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January 21, 2021

On menstrual leave

Breastfeeding women usually don’t get periods. Why not? And when do they start again? The link between menstruation and breastfeeding. (…)

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November 20, 2020

The Period Blog Post Top-3

Do we know everything about menstrual products? Apparently not. The best read posts on Period! magazine are about problems with sanitary products. (…)

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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. (…)

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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. (…)

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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. (…)

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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. (..)

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July 6, 2020

This is why July is Fibroid Awareness Month

Lots of women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. They do not have to notice this. But fibroids can cause serious complaints, like heavy menstrual bleeding or severe pain. To put the spotlights on this common but also rather underexposed condition, July is Fibroid Awareness Month. (…)

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May 31, 2020

Menstruating in the ocean: shark bait..?

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? (…)

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March 1, 2020

Endometriosis – it also affects her

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. All over the world, meetings and events are held to raise awareness for this serious disease which affects one in ten women. Also more and more celebrities share their stories. (…)

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December 28, 2019

Period!’s top 5 best read posts

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

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November 13, 2019

Menophobia: fear of menstruation

Spiders, snakes, heights, and small spaces. These are four of the most common phobias. But you can also have menophobia, and be excessively afraid of your period. (..)

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October 31, 2019

HMB: a bloody serious problem

A heavy period awareness month. That’s happening in November in the Netherlands, where around 500.000 women suffer from heavy menstrual blood loss (HMB). Only 54% of these women visit a GP. (…)

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September 28, 2019

Menstruation in sign language

If you ever need to inform a hearing-impaired or deaf person that you’re on your period, look here for the correct signs. (…)

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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? (…)

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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. (…)

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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. (…)

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June 5, 2019

A bloody mess!

What a waste. Every month, women throw about 25 hygienic products in the thrash. Something to consider, especially on World Environment Day.(…)

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May 15, 2019

Will it stay this way?

Every beginning is difficult. And also the start of your menstruation can go hand in hand with pain and other complaints. But does this automatically mean something is wrong? (…)

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March 27, 2019 1 Comment

5 Things you can do with…

Menstrual blood. Most women either throw it away, when using a tampon or pad, or flush it through the toilet, in case of a cup. But why not reuse it? (…)

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December 1, 2018

Monkey on her period (2)

What is the use of menstruation? Apart from humans, primates and a few other mammals, no other animal has periods. Apparently a monthly bleeding is no prerequisite for reproduction. (…)