Global
January 22, 2017 0 Comments

A cruel menarche ritual

Kusasa fumbi is a menstruation rite to ‘sexually cleanse’ girls and learn them how to appeal to men. It’s a forbidden tradition in Malawi. In 2016 a man was sentenced for this for the first time. What other rites are there in the world for the first menstruation? And are they all this cruel? (…)

Quotes
January 14, 2017 0 Comments

Fighting period poverty

‘Taking care of your flow, takes care of her flow thanks to a brave new business.’ A story by Kirstie McCrum about period poverty and the woman who’s trying to end it.

Body & Mind
January 10, 2017 0 Comments

Cooking for your hormones

Maybe it’s obvious, but listening to your body – or better, your hormones – and adjusting your food pattern, can prevent a lot of menstrual suffering, according to Margaretha den Dekker, founder of Finest Food for Body and Soul.

Shopping
January 6, 2017 0 Comments

Pequeña Zine

What happens when a woman in a red bathing suit gets her period? Illustrations by graphic design student Sonia Lazo.

Culture
December 29, 2016 0 Comments

Toni the Tampon

Ever wanted to see a skateboarding menstrual cup or an astronaut tampon? Well, this is your chance. Toni the Tampon is a kid-friendly period colouring book, designed by Cass Clemmer.

Fun
December 18, 2016 0 Comments

Carrie a Tampon?

The head covered in blood looks familiar? Indeed. The sketch Carrie a Tampon? by Lady Manners is loosely based on the horror movie Carrie.

Body & Mind
December 6, 2016 0 Comments

Banana time?

Vitamin B6 is important when tackling PMS symptoms. But how do you get enough of it? And how can certain foods, like bananas, help? (…)

Art
November 27, 2016 0 Comments

First Moon gift

Need a First Moon gift for a daughter who’s about to get her first period? What about a piece of jewellery from the Ideal Woman collection made by Allie Pohl.

Shopping
November 12, 2016 0 Comments

Oh no!

Longing for your favourite panty which got ruined during your period? The Sad Girl Gang came up with this memorial pin.

Body & Mind
September 26, 2016 0 Comments

Pills & Periods

Back in the 1950s, the contraceptive pill was first presented as medication against painful periods. Temporary infertility was called just a side-effect. Soon loads of women were complaining about painful periods.