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Facts & Figures
July 2, 2017

Menstruating more often

A few hundred years ago women menstruated about 50 times in their lives; now, 500 times. What are the reasons for this? […]

Facts & Figures
June 4, 2017

A bloody mess!

What a waste. Every month, women throw about 25 hygienic products in the thrash. […]

Facts & Figures
April 5, 2017

Your cycle affects your… academic performance

How does the menstrual cycle influence girls’ academic performance? A Dutch support service investigates… […]

Facts & Figures
January 23, 2017

Menstrual synchrony: fact or fiction?

Do the menstrual cycles of women who live together in close proximity sync up over time? The idea is comforting, but it seems like the legendary McClintock-effect is a coincidence. [..]

Facts & Figures
December 22, 2016 1 Comment

The origin of the word ‘taboo’

We’ve already talked a lot about taboo on Period!, but where does the word taboo come from? From the Polynesian word for menstrual blood? […]

Facts & Figures
October 22, 2016

Do men also have a hormonal cycle?

How about the male menopause? Does it really exist? Men do experience a decrease of testosterone production. […]

Facts & Figures
August 19, 2016

Back to the future: sanitary pads

The sanitary pads women wear today are pretty comfortable. But what did the predecessors look like? […]

Facts & Figures
June 25, 2016

That’s why it hurts

Wondering what causes premenstrual symptoms? Scientists have done ground-breaking research into PMS […]

Facts & Figures
May 10, 2016

Weed against cramps (2)

Menstrual cramps? Don’t feel like taking paracetamol or ibuprofen? Weed also helps. […]

Facts & Figures
March 21, 2016

Weed against cramps (1)

Menstrual cramps? Don’t feel like taking paracetamol or ibuprofen? Weed also helps. […]

Facts & Figures
February 15, 2016

Menstruating men?

If a man discovers blood in his urine, he doesn’t usually think he’s on his period. But that’s exactly what happened to a 37-year-old British businessman. […]

Facts & Figures
January 29, 2016 2 Comments

Tampon history

The story of the white pieces of cotton throughout the centuries. (…)

Facts & Figures
January 13, 2016 2 Comments

Menstruating on Mars

NASA’s latest class of astronauts is 50 percent female. Just like other women, female astronauts menstruate. What exactly happens when you have your period in space? How do you deal with menstruation on a mission to Mars […]

Facts & Figures
January 3, 2016

Stopped smoking?

Quitting smoking isn’t only a good idea for the obvious reasons. It might also lessen your period pain. […]

Facts & Figures
December 14, 2015 1 Comment

Your cycle affects your… creativity

Find out how artists are influenced by their menstrual cycle and what time of the month is best to create a masterpiece. […]

Facts & Figures
December 7, 2015

Pretty dirty white

The colour white is a symbol of purity. Virginal white, bright, innocent and sterile. So automatically also healthy. Or not? […]

Facts & Figures
November 27, 2015

Periods at an early age, why?

Some girls get their first period when they’re 9, others don’t start menstruating until the age of 14. What causes puberty to start earlier? […]

Facts & Figures
November 3, 2015

What do you put in your body?

Nowadays, you can trace exactly what you put into your body. Or not – because do you know what’s really inside your tampon? […]

Facts & Figures
October 26, 2015

Cleaning not necessary

Vaginal douches, feminine washes, intimate wet wipes and scented tissues. Have we forgotten that a healthy vagina is self-cleaning? (…)

Facts & Figures
September 16, 2015 1 Comment

Toxic tampon (4): gone up in flames?

Tampons can contain toxins and cause TSS. At least, that’s what rumours say. Do people make a big fuss about nothing? Period investigates the matter. […]

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