Global September 10, 2019 Peculiar prejudices Menstrual blood has the power to destroy enemies, and the touch of a menstruating woman causes a mirror to lose its brightness… There are some very strange prejudices, myths and taboos about periods. (…)
Facts & Figures September 3, 2019 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. (…)
Body & Mind August 31, 2019 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. (…)
Shopping August 30, 2019 11x Period-proof design Sounds futuristic, but that isn’t really the case. #Femtech, aka women-centered design, is a term that’s applied to product innovations in women’s health, like pregnancy and menstruation. Here are 11 examples. With and without charger lead. (…)
Fun August 26, 2019 In the old days The term ‘period clothes’ has a whole new meaning these days. (…)
Art August 15, 2019 Movie: Menstruation Machine A video about a boy who wants to know what it is like to be a girl. So he wears a … menstruation machine. Welcome to the wonderful life of Japanese artist Sputniko! (…)
Quotes August 8, 2019 1 Comment Period. Let its vastness be undisguised ‘How can you stop something that is so flowing. That feels so real?’ We proudly present a breathtaking and striking period poem by Dutch Christel Janssen, about passing on period shame. Generation after generation. (…)
Body & Mind August 2, 2019 Can a tampon get lost inside me? You can sure lose a tampon in your bag. Or in the lining of your coat. But inside your body? Don’t think so. Find out why this isn’t possible. (…)
Quotes July 28, 2019 Period Talk (3) Every month, Mariette Reineke and Naomi van Ree talk about their menstruation. Today’s theme: the Dutch word for being on your period. ‘Ongesteld’. Meaning ‘not well.’ Do we need to ditch this eufemism? What’s your opinion? (…)
Facts & Figures July 24, 2019 On menstrual leave Breastfeeding women usually don’t get periods. Why not? And when do they start again? The link between menstruation and breastfeeding. (…)
Body & Mind July 18, 2019 5 Festival survival tips And yes, of course you’re menstruating exactly when your favourite festival starts. Nice…not. Take advantage of these festival survival tips. (…)
Quotes July 13, 2019 6 Signs you might be in perimenopause ‘Perimenopause can start in a woman’s late thirties or early forties, a time when she is still having her monthly cycle.’ by Emily Barclay. (…)
Body & Mind July 7, 2019 Chocoholic? That chocolate craving is no coincidence. Find out why you turn into a chocolate addict just before your period. (…)
Facts & Figures July 2, 2019 Is it really that bad? On average, women are absent from work or school 1.3 days per year because of period problems. Productivity loss is equivalent to almost 9 days per year.That’s the conclusion of a Dutch study from Radboudumc; the largest of its kind. (…)
Facts & Figures July 1, 2019 When is a lot, too much? An average woman loses about five tablespoons of blood during her menstruation. Some women bleed way more and might have menorrhagia. There are solutions for these heavy periods. (…)
Body & Mind June 29, 2019 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 June 28, 2019 Period Talk (2) Part 2 of the mini series Period Talk. Every month, Mariette Reineke and Naomi van Ree talk about their menstruation.Today’s theme: choices. Want to join the conversation? That’s possible! (…)
Body & Mind June 21, 2019 10 Reasons to be happy with your period You’re irritated, bloated and bleeding. Oh, and you’ve got cramps. The cons of menstruation are evident. But did you know there are also pros? How about No. 8: it can’t get any worse. (…)
Culture June 15, 2019 1 Comment In other words Riding the red bike. Too much sauce on the fish taco. Kitty is sick. In other words: Period! collects synonyms for the M- and the P-word. Additions welcome! (..)
Body & Mind June 9, 2019 Good reader question How often do you need to change a sanitary pad? Good question. Probably it’s more often than you think. (…)
