Global

September 25, 2020 0 Comments

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. (…)

Quotes

September 13, 2020 0 Comments

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. (…)

Facts & Figures

August 26, 2020 0 Comments

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. (..)

Body & Mind

August 14, 2020 0 Comments

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. (…)

Quotes

July 28, 2020 0 Comments

We finally need to talk about periods at work

Discussing your menstrual problems at the workplace is better for everyone, says German researcher Katharina Eggert. (…)

Body & Mind

June 12, 2020 0 Comments

Menstrual cramps. Or not..?

Your period is a bit late. But just when you begin to wonder if you might be pregnant, the familiar period pain starts. Or doesn’t it? Beware: early pregnancy can feel just like menstrual cramps. (…)

Culture

June 8, 2020 7 Comments

Gender-neutral menstruating

Not everyone who gets a period is a woman, and not every woman gets a period. Should there be more awareness and attention for gender-neutral menstruating? (…)

Quotes

June 7, 2020 0 Comments

The case for menstrual leave

Will taking time off work when suffering from period pain lead to more gender equality or to women being seen as the weaker sex? Indian writer Rathi R explores the pros and cons of menstrual leave. (…)

Quotes

May 24, 2020 2 Comments

Getting your first period in Bangladesh

For girls in rural Bangladesh, an area which lacks menstrual education and amenities, the menarche is likely to be a daunting event. – A guest blog by Sumit Banik.

Quotes

March 16, 2020 0 Comments

Let’s Talk About Sex!

What’s sex like when you’re dealing with chronic pain and pelvic dysfunction caused by endometriosis, adenomyosis, interstitial cystitis and related conditions? – An honest and inspiring guest blog by Laura Millions Cone. (…)

Global

March 8, 2020 0 Comments

Measuring menstrual health needs

A new way to measure menstrual health needs: the Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36) focuses on women’s and girls’ perceptions about their menstrual experience. (…)

Art

February 12, 2020 0 Comments

Yoniverse 2020: participate in menstrual art

Inspired by primitive period traditions, artist Skylar Taylor is making a piece on the monthly bleeding. All menstruators are invited to contribute! (…)

Quotes

January 15, 2020 0 Comments

Stop financially punishing my vagina!

‘Hey health minister, stop financially punishing me for having a vagina. Instead, you should be paying for my pads.’ – a guest blog, and a statement against the tampon tax in Northern Ireland, by Amy Aylmer. (…)

Global

January 9, 2020 2 Comments

Eradicating period poverty in India

With campaigns like #YesIBleed and sanitary products in hotel bathrooms, social enterprise She Wings spreads awareness about menstrual health in India. (…)

Facts & Figures

December 28, 2019 0 Comments

Period!’s top 5 best read posts

What were the five best read posts on Period! magazine in 2019? Read on and find out! (…)

Spotlight

December 9, 2019 0 Comments

7 Reasons to consider Just a Cup

Thinking of using a menstrual cup? But which one to choose? Here are seven reasons to consider a Just a Cup. Bonus reason: 25% discount. (…)

Quotes

December 3, 2019 0 Comments

Why regular gynaecological check-ups should be the norm

She had to have a total hysterectomy to save her life. Now Dafina Malovska wants to reduce late diagnosis by introducing yearly gynaecological check-ups for all UK women. (…)

Quotes

November 4, 2019 0 Comments

Book review: Seeing Red

Women’s health expert Kirsten Karchmer has written Seeing Red, a book about how to fix menstrual suffering by making changes in your nutrition, lifestyle and mindset. (…)

Facts & Figures

September 16, 2019 3 Comments

The menstrual cup hype

Today’s women care for the environment. Also when they’re menstruating. So we all use a menstrual cup. Ideal! Or not? (…)