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Period pain now ruled as bad as a heart attack. Why did it take so long?

Posted on June 22, 2019
B. del Rio

I can’t even count the number of stories I have of women who shared how they writhed in agony and discomfort due to menstrual cramps—that… excruciating pain we can’t even…

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Check out these organizations that provide access to reproductive health services

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019
B. del Rio

It’s 2019 and reproductive health continues to be an alarming issue across the globe. In the Philippines, the discussion on the issue still generally remains behind closed doors. As a…

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Women and mental health: Why you need to stop calling us “psychos”

Posted on May 13, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

There is some truth to Donald Glover’s Weirdo joke that every man has a “crazy woman story.” I mean, that’s always the sexist response of any man who acts like women…

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Let’s survive this hellish summer together

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019
B. del Rio

Summer is kicking in and yes, I have tons of hot puns (see what I did there?) but TBH, the heat is no joke. Inquirer.net reports that this week, several…

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Conversations with my bipolar best friend

Posted on April 7, 2019
B. del Rio

I’ve known Violet* since we were 12. I have always considered her a non-negotiable in my life. When we were going through the angsty teenager phase, and whenever we’re feeling…

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Ladies, it’s time you start paying attention to your irregular periods

Posted on April 7, 2019June 2, 2019
Jacqueline Arias

Reproductive health is something I personally don’t take for granted. After having ovarian cysts and endometriosis, I started paying close attention to any irregularities in my period, also as advised by…

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Justin Bieber wants to focus on his marriage, mental health, and becoming a parent

Posted on March 27, 2019March 27, 2019
Jacque De Borja

View this post on Instagram My wife is awesome A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Nov 15, 2018 at 9:43am PST Justin Bieber announced on Instagram that he…

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The UK government announces free menstrual hygiene products for all secondary schools and colleges

Posted on March 21, 2019
B. del Rio

Thanks to activists, menstrual hygiene has been recognized as a political issue. Not everyone is given easy access to the necessary health products, as it’s been considered a “luxury item.”…

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This postpartum depression drug is the first of its kind to get FDA approval

Posted on March 21, 2019
B. del Rio

For the first time in history, a drug for women suffering postpartum depression has received federal approval. “Postpartum depression is a serious condition that, when severe, can be life-threatening,” Dr.…

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Access to menstrual hygiene products is a basic right, not a luxury

Posted on March 20, 2019
B. del Rio

Another day, another episode of “men think they’re experts on women things.” During a Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee meeting, US Politician Richard Pickett voted against providing imprisoned women…

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Period pain now ruled as bad as a heart attack. Why did it take so long?

Check out these organizations that provide access to reproductive health services

Women and mental health: Why you need to stop calling us “psychos”

Let’s survive this hellish summer together

Conversations with my bipolar best friend

Ladies, it’s time you start paying attention to your irregular periods

Justin Bieber wants to focus on his marriage, mental health, and becoming a parent

The UK government announces free menstrual hygiene products for all secondary schools and colleges

This postpartum depression drug is the first of its kind to get FDA approval

Access to menstrual hygiene products is a basic right, not a luxury

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