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March 25, 2021 0 Comments

Me v PMDD: tracking saved my life

‘I didn’t know I was suffering from PMDD until I began to track my symptoms plotted over my menstrual cycle.’ – A guest blog by Brett Buchert. (…)

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February 10, 2021 0 Comments

Menstruation: 5 legendary quotes

Periods. A great subject for songs, jokes and essays. But it also lends itself for hilarious quotes. Like these five. (…)

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January 15, 2021 0 Comments

Submit your period masterpiece

Derogatory comments. Awkward situations. Strange taboos. Does something annoy you? Do you want to share your personal period story? This is your chance. Submit your menstrual masterpiece! (…)

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December 12, 2020 0 Comments

Thinking about periods

‘At any given time, 800 million people worldwide are menstruating. It’s perfectly healthy and normal. It’s okay to menstruate. As long as you never talk about it and no one knows that you’re doing it.’ – an essay by Anna Balmer. (…)

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November 16, 2020 0 Comments

I was 14 when I’d reached menopause

The average menopause age is 51. For some women it comes later, for others it happens earlier. Hayley Cockman was only 14 years old when her periods stopped. This is her premature menopause story. (…)

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October 8, 2020 10 Comments

Monthly Celebration

 ‘More than the pain, what gets me panicky, is the bloody stain,’ says talented poet and social entrepeneur Pragya Gupta from India. She wrote a beautiful and empowering poem about the shame that surrounds our monthly bleeding. (…)

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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. (…)

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July 31, 2020 0 Comments

28 Bloody good books (updated version!)

Of course there is Period! if you want to read about menstruation. But there are also some pretty awesome books. We present you 28 options. One for every day of your cycle. (…)

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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. (…)

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July 20, 2020 1 Comment

Perimenopause: it’s sooner than you think

Oh joy! Perimenopause is coming sooner than you think. And that’s a good thing. UK-based menstrual and menopause mentor Kate Codrington explains why. (…)

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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. (…)

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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.

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May 10, 2020 0 Comments

Corona: the world is menstruating

‘Now society is quiet because of corona, I’d like to encourage everyone: take this time to menstruate. Not literally, but take it as inspiration. Take rest, reflect on life, reflect on our society and the planet. What do we keep and what do we leave behind?’ A guest blog by Dutch designer Nora Jongen. (…)

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May 1, 2020 1 Comment

It’s Time to Start Talking About PCOS

Did you know that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is the leading cause of infertility? Women’s Republic founder Sai Sailaja Seshadri, who has PCOS herself, explains why there should be more awareness about this hormonal reproductive disorder. (…)

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April 24, 2020 0 Comments

15 Best read Period Stories

This April we celebrate five years of Period! Magazine in an English edition. We also celebrate a growing list of contributors from all over the world. Thank you for all the empowering, hilarious, satirical and personal submissions and for all your support in the last years. We’ve made a shortlist. Enjoy! (…)

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April 10, 2020 5 Comments

PMDD and me

‘Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder affects 1 in 20 women. So how could it be that it took me until my 30’s to learn about PMDD?’ – a guest blog by Cindy Lopez Smith. (…)

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March 21, 2020 0 Comments

A breathtaking preach

American poet Dominique Christina dedicated The Period Poem to her 13 years old daughter. A repost for #worldpoetryday. (…)

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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. (…)

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January 29, 2020 0 Comments

#Iamthestorm

Wouldn’t you rather be a storm than a wave? ‘Let it go,’ says Rebecca Plume who fiercely recommends embracing your entire menstrual cycle, including the emotional outbursts caused by hormones. (…)

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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. (…)

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