What’s up with vaginal discharge?
The whys and the whats around vaginal discharge with Dr Michelle Frank.
I clearly remember being a young girl and suddenly having...
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March 31, 2022
Should I be worried about my period?
Here's your guide to knowing when it is time to see a doctor about your period
Menstrual pain is a subjective experience - everyone is different....
January 13, 2022
Should I avoid caffeine on my period?
Does caffeine intake lead to cramps and other PMS symptoms?
This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Valeriia Chelpan...
November 2, 2021
Why do we have periods?
Dr Michelle Frank shares the why and how we get periods - and what could be considered some red flags
Today, the monthly period has over 5000 euphemisms, according to...
October 19, 2021
How to be more confident talking about sexual health with your gyno
How to feel as calm and prepped as possible for your next gyno appointment
One of the most informative moments I had while working...
May 31, 2021
Fighting Period Poverty with Social Entrepreneurship
Period companies today are after more than just profit. Learn about brand efforts to reduce period poverty and stigma on a global scale through social entrepreneurship initiatives.
There has been a rising trend of social entrepreneurship from...
May 22, 2021
Social Media’s Important Role in Reducing Period Stigma
From the explosion of period art, to serving as an activist platform in the menstrual movement and educating about different period issues, social media has played a crucial role in normalizing conversations around periods.
Social media is heavily ingrained into our daily lives. From...
April 28, 2021
Period Poverty in South Africa
A personal learning story about pads, education, and period poverty tying together in a cramped car in South Africa
Periods are expensive. Buying menstrual products every month can really...
April 7, 2021
Bleeding Politely: The archaic rules of menstrual etiquette
And what is it? From social pressure to hide menstruation to free-bleeding and first period parties, menstrual etiquette is changing.
For generations, people with periods everywhere have been ushered into...
February 12, 2021
Why and When Did Menstruation Become Taboo?
From the Yukon to Greece, taboos around menstruation have been around for ages and still carry consequences.
Pretty much from the beginning of time, periods were a...
January 13, 2021