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. (…)
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. (…)
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. (…).
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! (…)
Good intentions or not: sports and menstruation aren’t necessarily the best friends. Or are they? Let’s put some insights together. (…)
Normally we present you an annual overview with the highlights and lowlights that happened in the past year. This year’s overview would turn out to be an encyclopaedia. So we made you another one. This is the Period Blog Post Top 10 for 2023. (…)
In Nepal menstruation is still seen as taboo. This inspired Sangita Khadka (originally from Nepal but based in the Netherlands now) to write this heartbreaking poem: Unbinding Shadows: A Poetic Tale of Period Equality. (…)
For Dutch readers: Period! Magazine is er in een Nederlandstalige én Engelstalige editie. Lees je liever Nederlands? Klik hier! (…)
With a wife and a 14-year-old daughter, journalist Surjit Flora has experienced their shame and embarrassment on a monthly basis. In this guest blog he tackles the five most common menstrual taboos. (…)
We dislike it, detest it, or are even afraid of it. A shame, because menstrual blood turns out to be the new gold if you do research. You can do more with it than just ruin your underwear. We list the latest insights. (…)
On Friday, September 6 in 2019, the 14-years-old Jackline Chepngeno went to school for the last time. A leakage stain in her school uniform led to an unbelievable tragedy. Amelié Truffert made a documentary about it: A Journey With A Hope. (…)
Menstrual cups are everywhere these days. In the supermarket. In museum collections. And in places where you don’t expect them. On board of a space rocket, for example, so astrobiologists can test whether cups can withstand a (sub)orbital space flight. (…)
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Although 5 to 10% of women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, many don’t know about this endocrine disorder. (…)
According to Dr. Google it’s a fact: the male menopause exists. In fact, there’d even be a male equivalent of PMS, called IMS. The only question is: is this correct? (…)
The sad news recently went viral: 16-year-old Anita Chand from Nepal’s Baitadi district died after a snakebite while she was in isolation due to her period. As far as known, she is the first fatal chhaupadi victim since 2019. (…)
Suitcase packed? Got your e-ticket? Locked the back door? Then just read this advice for a cramp- and leakfree holiday. Because of course you always get your period on holiday. This is why. (…)
Go visit your GP or gynaecologist if you have menstrual problems. Easier said than done. For some women gynaecological examinations hurts. How to get rid of the fear? Because internal examinations are sometimes necessary. (…)
Endometriosis can cause pelvic pain which feels like ‘a burning hot poker’ says Caroline Louise Hamar from Femi.Listen. She conducted a survey amongst 15 UK women who suffer from this disease. ‘They were each told by the medical community that pain is normal for women.’ (…)
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? (…)
Menstruation + shame: they go hand in hand. But not because of the reasons you might think. (…)
And yes, of course you’re menstruating exactly when your favourite festival starts. Nice…not. Take advantage of these festival survival tips. (…)