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...
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October 19, 2021
My First Period? Taboo and Harry Potter
I magic-spelled my period right there in the movie theatre.
Periods to me were indeed a riddle (but not Tom...
October 1, 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
Menstrual Equity and Menstrual Leave
An argument for menstrual equality going beyond access to menstrual products
For the fourth month in a row, my period cramps...
March 13, 2021
My First Period? Bathroom Stalls in High School
It wasn't the worst, but it wasn't the best either!
My first period was definitely not expected. I was fourteen...
February 25, 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
Keeping the Vagina and Vulva Clean
The lowdown on cleaning your down below.
This article has been reviewed for medical accuracy by Valeriia...
December 14, 2020
What is a Pap Smear?
The what, who, how, why and when of pap smears along with some of the most frequently asked questions about cervical screenings.
This article has been reviewed for medical accuracy by Valeriia...
December 9, 2020