Facts & Figures

October 26, 2020

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. (…)

Spotlight

October 22, 2020

The Changes Your Vulva Experiences Over Time

Our vulva, just like every other part of our body, goes through a lot as time goes by. Puberty, giving birth, menopause, or diseases can change it. Here is how. (…)

Body & Mind

October 16, 2020

And then comes menopause…

Dolly Parton sang it already: ‘As soon as this part’s over, then comes the menopause.’ No more bleeding, hurrah? After the menopause, serious health issues can arise. To raise awareness for these issues, the 18th of October is #worldmenopauseday. (…)

Facts & Figures

October 13, 2020

How menstruation affects athletic performance

Menstruation + (elite) athletic performance: usually not a winning combination. But adapting your training to your cycle can lead to better results and less injuries. (…)

Quotes

October 8, 2020 9 Comments

Monthly Celebration

 ‘More than the pain, what gets me panicky, is the bloody stain,’ says talented poet and social entrepeneur Pragya Gupta from India. She wrote a beautiful and empowering poem about the shame that surrounds our monthly bleeding. (…)

Global

October 1, 2020

The Bible’s instructions for women

American writer Rachel Held Evans put them to the test. For an entire year, she took all of the Bible’s instructions for women as literally as possible and wrote a bestseller about the experience. (…)

Global

September 25, 2020

Menarche, maturity, marriage?!

When a Gambian girl starts menstruating, she’s often married off to a stranger. Hence why Musu Bakoto hid her periods for two years. (…)

Culture

September 18, 2020

The link between Anne Frank and menstruation

Is that even allowed? Naming your tampon after Anne Frank? And why would sanitary pad manufacturers do this? (…)

Quotes

September 13, 2020

Pandemic hinders Nepal’s period progress

Period stigma has long blighted the lives of young women in Nepal, but the pandemic is making things worse, says Geeta Pradhan. (…)

Spotlight

September 12, 2020 2 Comments

Spotlights on… leakproof underwear

Today, tomorrow or maybe even the day after? When exactly your next period will arrive, is always a surprise. Tadaaa, and there’s a blood stain in your undies. The solution for this? Leakproof underwear. (…)

Body & Mind

September 7, 2020

12 tips against menstrual migraine

Headaches are annoying. Especially when you’re also on your period. Here are 12 tips against menstrual migraine. Also for ‘normal’ period pain. (…)

Facts & Figures

September 1, 2020

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. (…)

Culture

August 29, 2020

Period Playlist: extended version!

Get rid of your period misery. Sing along with the Period Playlist. As loud as you possibly can. ‘It feels like a werewolf is living in my uterus!’ Feel better already? (…)

Spotlight

August 26, 2020

Bosom Friend: Your Posture Corrector Bra

Poor posture often leads to back pain, but so can the size of your breasts. The problem may appear in puberty or after pregnancy. Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle can lead to temporary breast swelling too. The good news: a correctly picked posture bra can address this problem. (…). 

Facts & Figures

August 26, 2020

CTRL+ALT+DEL

Is menstruating still necessary? It’s also possible to delete your periods with hormonal contraception. A lot of women do this, sometimes even without knowing. Here’s how. (..)

Art

August 20, 2020

Extraordinary chandelier

A Noiva is the name of a five metres high chandelier made by the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. Looking at it from a distance, you wouldn’t even notice it’s made of 25,000 tampons. (…)

Body & Mind

August 14, 2020

How to use a menstrual cup?

Yeah, sure. Try a menstrual cup. Brilliant advice. Only, how? Remember your very first tampon. That wasn’t a piece of cake either. Period! comes to the rescue. Here is everything you need to know. (…)

Body & Mind

August 6, 2020

Jump in, also when menstruating

Of course your period starts the exact moment you step off the plane at your tropical beach holiday destination. Bad timing, but you can definitely swim. Here’s what to do. (…)

Quotes

July 31, 2020

28 Bloody good books (updated version!)

Of course there is Period! if you want to read about menstruation. But there are also some pretty awesome books. We present you 28 options. One for every day of your cycle. (…)

Spotlight

July 29, 2020

The Nutritarian Women’s Health Study: 5 Facts

A regular menstrual cycle is a sign of good health. Talking of health: US-based guest blogger Bobbie Sanchez explains 5 important facts about The Nutritarian Women’s Health Study. (…)