Facts & Figures
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.

Shopping
August 30, 2015 0 Comments

Semi-discrete

A pouch with the text Vampire Teabags, Shark Week or Bloody Hell. The perfect semi-discrete place to store tampons, menstrual pads and/or menstrual cups. (…)

Culture
August 28, 2015 0 Comments

‘Some asshole with a Kotex’

Do you know who I am?’ a drunk John Lennon asked a waitress of the Troubadour nightclub in West-Hollywood forty years ago when she refused to serve him any longer. ‘Sure,’ her reaction was: ‘Some asshole with a Kotex on his head.’ (…)

Shopping
August 14, 2015 0 Comments

Back to school

We bet your school planner doesn’t have a period tracker. That’s where this Pink Shark and Panties Period Tracker Stickers might fit in.

Culture
August 12, 2015 0 Comments

Menstruation in literature

The experience of menstruation is often tied to key moments in our lives as women. Therefore, in literature the monthly bleeding is linked to symbolism and poignancy. Five examples. (…)

Shopping
August 9, 2015 0 Comments

Spray Away

An aromatherapy spray for when you’re irritated, pissed off, annoyed, tired, peeved, frustrated, enraged and have an overall bad attitude. (…)

Culture
July 10, 2015 0 Comments

Time for a miracle tampon?

Glasses, houses, telephones, vacuum cleaners: nowadays everything contains a computer. But for our menstruation we still use products that can’t do more than absorbing or catching blood. Isn’t it time for a smart tampon? (…)

Art
July 8, 2015 0 Comments

Very feminine

This feminine wooden ovary necklace designed by Sæunn Kjartansdóttir is a subtle way to celebrate your femininity. Period!

Culture
June 19, 2015 0 Comments

Pure luxury?

Are menstrual towels and tampons luxury items and should they be taxed accordingly? There’s a worldwide discussion going on about this subject. Illustrator Gemma Correll drew a cartoon which clearly shows which side she supports. (…)