Body & Mind June 9, 2019 Good reader question How often do you need to change a sanitary pad? Good question. Probably it’s more often than you think. (…)
Facts & Figures June 5, 2019 A bloody mess! What a waste. Every month, women throw about 25 hygienic products in the thrash. Something to consider, especially on World Environment Day.(…)
Quotes June 1, 2019 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 Too little: also possible? A heavy menstrual bleeding has its disadvantages. But what’s wrong if you menstruate very little? (…)
Facts & Figures May 15, 2019 Will it stay this way? Every beginning is difficult. And also the start of your menstruation can go hand in hand with pain and other complaints. But does this automatically mean something is wrong? (…)
Culture May 9, 2019 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. (…)
Global May 3, 2019 Menstruating during Ramadan Haa’idh? During Ramadan – this year from May 6 until June 5 – menstruating women have to adhere to specific rules. (…)
Body & Mind April 26, 2019 Sex + menstruation? Having sex on your period? Yes, that’s entirely possible and no problem at all. But there are some things you should keep in mind. So if you’re planning on sailing the Red Sea together, read these three tips first. (…)
Quotes April 20, 2019 2 Comments Submit your period masterpiece Derogatory comments. Awkward situations. Strange taboos. Does something annoy you? Do you want to share your story? This is your chance. Submit your menstrual masterpiece! (…)
Art April 14, 2019 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 Do menstrual products have an expiry date? You’d throw away old mascara. But tampons and sanitary pads last forever, don’t they? Yes and no. (…)
Quotes April 2, 2019 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. (…)
Facts & Figures March 27, 2019 5 Things you can do with… Menstrual blood. Most women either throw it away, when using a tampon or pad, or flush it through the toilet, in case of a cup. But why not reuse it? (…)
Fun March 21, 2019 It’s a menstrual cycle! LOL Nice bike! Is it a Honda? No. It’s a menstrual cycle. (…)
Spotlight March 14, 2019 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 sanitary pads. Mail & win! (…)
Culture March 8, 2019 As long as it doesn’t bother HIM #internationalwomensday. When are ‘women problems’ real problems? Quite simple: when it affects men. Vintage advertisements often emphasise the impact women complaints have on the man: It’s no fun to live with a wife with nerves. (…)
Facts & Figures March 4, 2019 Endometriosis – it also affects her March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. All over the world, meetings and events are held to raise awareness for this serious disease which affects one in ten women. Also more and more celebrities share their stories. (…)
Quotes February 26, 2019 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 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? (…)
