It’s time to change the way we think and talk about menstruation
I remember when my cousin went home crying after she first got her period. She was in grade six. She said she could feel her underwear was soaked and when…
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This woman is on a mission to stop plastic tampon production
Most women will menstruate until ages 45 to 55. All that fluid has to go somewhere, and unfortunately the tampons we use end up in the trash. What we don’t…
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The benefits of birth control beyond pregnancy prevention
When we talk about contraceptives, the first thing that comes to mind is pregnancy prevention. But did you know that there’s more to them than just avoiding unplanned pregnancy? Contraceptives…
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Not ready for menstrual cups? Give period panties a try
Proper menstrual health starts with understanding our cycles and what we should do to meet our needs during red days. The latter includes finding sustainable options to use like menstrual…
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Debunking the period myths you thought were legit
Periods—they’re totally normal, all women go through it, but a lot are still iffy about it. Why? BBC reported it’s difficult for many people because it’s an “embarrassing” topic. This…
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Ladies, it’s time you start paying attention to your irregular periods
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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Our office just gave everyone menstrual cups
As a woman, it is frustrating that something as natural as my menstruation is taboo. I have been going through this since I was 12 years old, why can’t I…
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Ladies, we can now let the world know our flow with the period emoji
Everyone is excited for the new emojis hitting our smartphones soon. Aside from the pinching hand, there is one we should be celebrating. The period emoji.
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Another Nepali woman exiled during her period has died
A 21-year-old Nepali woman, Parwati Bogati, who was exiled during her period in a so-called “menstruation hut” as part of local tradition, has died. Parwati’s mother-in-law, Laxmi, told the Kathmandu…
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ producers weren’t comfortable with this period dress
As much as it’s making big leaps, the show took a step back when Manila Luzon opened up about being barred from wearing a “period dress” on the show.
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