Quotes

July 28, 2019 0 Comments

Period Talk (3)

Every month, Mariette Reineke and Naomi van Ree talk about their menstruation. Today’s theme: the Dutch word for being on your period. ‘Ongesteld’. Meaning ‘not well.’ Do we need to ditch this eufemism? What’s your opinion? (…)

Quotes

July 13, 2019 0 Comments

6 Signs you might be in perimenopause

‘Perimenopause can start in a woman’s late thirties or early forties, a time when she is still having her monthly cycle.’ by Emily Barclay. (…)

Body & Mind

July 7, 2019 0 Comments

Chocoholic?

That chocolate craving is no coincidence. Find out why you turn into a chocolate addict just before your period. (…)

Facts & Figures

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. (…)

Facts & Figures

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. (…)

Quotes

June 28, 2019 0 Comments

Period Talk (2)

Part 2 of the mini series Period Talk. Every month, Mariette Reineke and Naomi van Ree talk about their menstruation.Today’s theme: choices. Want to join the conversation? That’s possible! (…)

Body & Mind

June 9, 2019 0 Comments

Good reader question

How often do you need to change a menstrual pad? Good question. Probably it’s more often than you think. (…)

Facts & Figures

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.(…)

Quotes

June 1, 2019 0 Comments

Period Talk (1)

Mariette Reineke (46) and Naomi van Ree (26) talk about their menstruation. Part 1: from complaints to empowerment. Join the conversation! (…)

Global

May 26, 2019 1 Comment

MHDay 2019 events: what’s happening around the world?

To celebrate MHDay 2019, on Tuesday, May 28 events will be organised everywhere. Here we’ve highlighted five MHDay 2019 events. (…)

Body & Mind

May 21, 2019 0 Comments

Too little: also possible?

A heavy menstrual bleeding has its disadvantages. But what’s wrong if you menstruate very little? (…)

Culture

May 9, 2019 0 Comments

MHDay 2019: It’s Time For Action!

Tuesday 28 May is Menstrual Hygiene Day, Theme of MHDay2019: It’s Time For Action! Because although the subject is high on the agenda worldwide, there’s still room for improvement. (…)

Art

April 14, 2019 0 Comments

Psychological test

Totally different from all her other work: The Rorschach-series of the New York photographer Sarah Anne Ward. (…)

Body & Mind

April 8, 2019 0 Comments

Do menstrual products have an expiry date?

You’d throw away old mascara. But tampons and menstrual pads last forever, don’t they? Yes and no. (…)

Spotlight

March 14, 2019 0 Comments

Mail & Win: Natracare pads

Did you know that a pack of conventional pads contains the same amount of plastic as 4 plastic carrier bags? Thankfully, there’s a better choice for both your body and the environment. That’s why we give away 5 packages of plastic free menstrual pads. Mail & win! (…)

Quotes

February 26, 2019 0 Comments

Menstruation in Basho poetry

What’s the link between Basho poetry and menstruation? Jeff Robbins explains with three Basho linked verses about women’s monthly periods (…)

Culture

February 20, 2019 0 Comments

Hurray for the period emoticon! (Or not?)

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably already heard it: there’ll be a period emoticon. Reason for a red party? Or shouldn’t we start celebrating just yet? (…)

Quotes

February 18, 2019 2 Comments

Let’s teach everyone about menstruation

‘The main problem with our current sex education system is the separation of classes on the basis of gender.’ – By Maggie Di Sanza. (…)

Quotes

February 4, 2019 3 Comments

Period changes and chemotherapy

‘My oncologist told me not to expect any future visits from Aunt Flo once I completed his prescribed six-session chemo routine.’ In other words: how cancer treatment effects your cycle. A story by Cruz Santana.(…)

Quotes

January 23, 2019 0 Comments

Plastics and periods…

Using washable pads or a menstrual cup to be more environmentally friendly? Not for UK writer and feminist activist Emma Chesworth: ‘I won’t be shamed for how I manage my menstruation’. (…)