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September 28, 2019 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

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 0 Comments

A bloody mess!

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

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December 1, 2018 0 Comments

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. (…)

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August 10, 2018 5 Comments

Do animals also menstruate?

Dogs in heat, rutting stags and cats in season: animals make it very clear when they’re most fertile. Sometimes this involves a bit of blood. With humans it’s exactly the opposite. (…)

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May 21, 2018 0 Comments

The Cycle Study

Do female hormones have an effect on cardiac symptoms? The answers to these questions are still unknown. And that’s why the Erasmus Medical Centre has set up The Cycle Study. (…)

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April 21, 2018 0 Comments

Monkey on her period (1)

The statement that primates and humans are the only mammals who menstruate is only partly true. Also bats and elephant shrews get their periods. (…)

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April 3, 2018 0 Comments

Women can conquer mountains, deserts and…

Help to set the score on periods in the great outdoors. Take part in a special survey to find out whether menstruation is a barrier for participating in adventurous activities. (..)

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January 16, 2018 0 Comments

The menstrual cycle: 4 x 7 = about 28

If you look at the hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, it’s perfectly understandable that we feel slightly different from time to time. (…)

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December 28, 2017 0 Comments

Topic of the year: period poverty

Not having enough money to pay for tampons or pads and thus missing school or work. A situation that only happens in developing countries? Wrong. Period poverty also exists in Europe and the USA. (…)

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October 21, 2017 0 Comments

PMS’ extreme sister?

PMDD is known as the extreme sister of PMS. What exactly causes this syndrome is unclear. But the consequences are drastic.

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August 7, 2017 3 Comments

Only women bleed?

Menstruation is still very much considered a shared experience amongst women. What does this mean for transgender individuals and how do they identify with this ‘female’ act? (…)

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April 5, 2017 0 Comments

Your cycle affects your… academic performance

How does the menstrual cycle influence girls’ academic performance? A Dutch support service investigates… (…)

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December 22, 2016 3 Comments

The origin of the word ‘taboo’

We’ve already talked a lot about taboo on Period!, but where does the word taboo come from? From the Polynesian word for menstrual blood?

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June 25, 2016 0 Comments

That’s why it hurts

Wondering what causes premenstrual symptoms? Scientists have done ground-breaking research into PMS. (…)

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May 10, 2016 0 Comments

Weed against cramps (2)

Menstrual cramps? Don’t feel like taking paracetamol or ibuprofen? Weed also helps. (…)

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March 21, 2016 0 Comments

Weed against cramps (1)

Menstrual cramps? Don’t feel like taking paracetamol or ibuprofen? Weed also helps. (…)

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February 15, 2016 0 Comments

Menstruating men?

If a man discovers blood in his urine, he doesn’t usually think he’s on his period. But that’s exactly what happened to a 37-year-old British businessman. (…)