Facts & Figures September 8, 2017 PCOS in the picture Although 5 to 10% of women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, many don’t know about this endocrine disorder. September is PCOS Awareness Month. (…)
Facts & Figures August 19, 2017 Your cycle affects your… attractiveness Men rate women as more desirable when they’re ovulating than when they’re menstruating. How does the menstrual cycle influence female attractiveness? […]
Facts & Figures August 7, 2017 2 Comments Only women bleed? Menstruation is still very much considered a shared experience amongst women. What does this mean for transgender individuals and how do they identify with this ‘female’ act? […]
Facts & Figures July 10, 2017 Menstruating in the ocean: shark bait..? Most animals have a better sense of smell than humans. Sharks do as well. Swimming in the sea when you’re on your period: a good idea or Jaws 5 waiting to happen? […]
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 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? […]
