Quotes
January 13, 2025 0 Comments

Bashali: A Place of Freedom

In the Kalasha culture of northern Pakistan, menstruating women can choose to retreat to a bashali, a sacred space only for women on their period or about to give birth. Human rights lawyer Farah Ahamed gets to visit a bashali and reports on this place of personal reflection and collective wisdom.  (…)

Global
December 31, 2024 0 Comments

Happy 2025!

Wow! 2024 was an amazing year, from the perspective of menstrual awareness and women’s health. Next year will even be better. Therefore have a bloody good and (womens)healthy 2025! We keep you posted! Best wishes from Period Magazine. (…)

Culture
December 27, 2024 0 Comments

Period! Blog Post Top 10

We proudly present: the Period Blog Post Top 10 for 2024 (in random order). All the menstrual inspiration you need for a great december month. And for a happy and healthy 2025. See you next year! (…)

Quotes
December 10, 2024 0 Comments

Submit your menstrual masterpiece

Derogatory comments. Awkward situations. Strange taboos. Does something annoy you? Do you want to share your personal period story? This is your chance. Submit your menstrual masterpiece! (…)

Global
October 21, 2024 0 Comments

Meanwhile in Kenya

Since the launch of Period! Magazine in 2014, we’ve met some wonderful menstrual equity initiatives all over the world. For example Heels4Pads in Kenya. (…)

Quotes
Impure premiere
October 14, 2024 0 Comments

Impure: more than just a film

Impure, a film five years in the making. This premiere wasn’t just a screening, but an event that united filmmakers, activists, and audience members for a common cause. A report by menstrual health advocate Monicah Muhoya from Kenya. (…)

Culture
September 25, 2024 0 Comments

Code Red: Dutch research into period poverty

Dutch research from Amsterdam NGO Neighborhood Feminists into period poverty illustrates that 1 out of 4 people who menstruate are adversely affected. However, there’s also good news: Amsterdam results show intervention can work. (…)

Quotes
September 22, 2024 0 Comments

Making an impact in South Africa

In South Africa, 7 million girls menstruate without dignity. Aiming to make a difference, Dutch International Business student Ruby de Bruijn went to Cape Town where’s she’s now the face of the She Matters campaign. (…)

Art
August 19, 2024 0 Comments

Exhibition: Red Astral

The main theme in Emelly Velasco’s abstract art: the menstrual cycle and female fertility. Red Astral, her first solo exhibition, can be seen in Amsterdam from 7 September. (…)

Facts & Figures
July 16, 2024 0 Comments

Lead in your tampon?

Will the metal detector gates at the airport in the near future beep if you pass through the security scan with a tampon? A recent American study shows that tampons contain all kinds of heavy metals, including lead. Read here what’s exactly the matter. (…)

Body & Mind
July 1, 2024 0 Comments

Why menstrual myths aren’t funny

There’s a lack of general menstrual knowledge. Just look at all the menstrual myths that keep circulating. We list seven of the most common ones and explain why these myths aren’t funny, but instead rather alarming. (…)

Art
April 8, 2024 0 Comments

Menstrual art: Widening the Cycle

The Widening the Cycle exhibition included work by 36 artists from ten different countries. All with one common goal: putting menstruation in a different and, above all, broader perspective. (…)

Spotlight
March 26, 2024 0 Comments

The (bio)logical cycle

Picture this. The average menstruator uses up to 11,000 period products in their lifetime. Can you imagine all that waste stacked up in one big pile? Luckily there are menstrual products that are truly biodegradable. Natracare is the first Seedling certified period products brand in the world. (…)

Body & Mind
March 1, 2024 0 Comments

Endometriosis awareness

Severe suffering just a part of menstruation? Not always. Painful periods can indicate a serious underlying medical problem, like endometriosis. This is why march is Endometriosis Awareness Month. (…)

Shopping
February 17, 2024 0 Comments

Wash and go

Washable menstrual products in which you can have your period without stress have their benefits. Main criticism: you have to wash them. But then you wash your other underwear too, don’t you? Take advantage of these practical laundry tips. (…). 

Body & Mind
January 4, 2024 0 Comments

Good intentions?

Good intentions or not: sports and menstruation aren’t necessarily the best friends. Or are they? Let’s put some insights together. (…)