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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. (…)

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January 3, 2016 0 Comments

Stopped smoking?

Quitting smoking isn’t only a good idea for the obvious reasons. It might also lessen your period pain.

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December 14, 2015 1 Comment

Your cycle affects your… creativity

Find out how artists are influenced by their menstrual cycle and what time of the month is best to create a masterpiece. (…)

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December 7, 2015 0 Comments

Pretty dirty white

The colour white is a symbol of purity. Virginal white, bright, innocent and sterile. So automatically also healthy. Or not?

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November 27, 2015 0 Comments

Periods at an early age, why?

Some girls get their first period when they’re 9, others don’t start menstruating until the age of 14. What causes puberty to start earlier?

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November 3, 2015 0 Comments

What do you put in your body?

Nowadays, you can trace exactly what you put into your body. Or not – because do you know what’s really inside your tampon?

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October 26, 2015 0 Comments

Cleaning not necessary

Vaginal douches, feminine washes, intimate wet wipes and scented tissues. Have we forgotten that a healthy vagina is self-cleaning? (…)

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September 16, 2015 1 Comment

Toxic tampon (4): gone up in flames?

Tampons can contain toxins and cause TSS. At least, that’s what rumours say. Do people make a big fuss about nothing? Period investigates the matter.

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September 5, 2015 0 Comments

Your cycle affects… your shopping

Before you embark on that payday shopping spree, listen to your uterus. (…)

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September 3, 2015 0 Comments

Toxic tampon (3): rayon?

They can contain toxins and cause TSS. At least, that’s what rumours say. Are tampons really that dangerous or do people make a big fuss about nothing? Period investigates the matter. Part 3: rayon.