Quotes

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. (…)

Spotlight

September 12, 2020 2 Comments

Spotlights on… leakproof underwear

Today, tomorrow or maybe even the day after? When exactly your next period will arrive, is always a surprise. Tadaaa, and there’s a blood stain in your undies. The solution for this? Leakproof underwear. (…)

Body & Mind

September 7, 2020 0 Comments

12 tips against menstrual migraine

Headaches are annoying. Especially when you’re also on your period. Here are 12 tips against menstrual migraine. Also for ‘normal’ period pain. (…)

Facts & Figures

September 1, 2020 0 Comments

PCOS in the picture

Although 5 to 10% of women suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, many don’t know about this endocrine disorder. September is PCOS Awareness Month. (…)

Culture

August 29, 2020 0 Comments

Period Playlist: extended version!

Get rid of your period misery. Sing along with the Period Playlist. As loud as you possibly can. ‘It feels like a werewolf is living in my uterus!’ Feel better already? (…)

Spotlight

August 26, 2020 0 Comments

Bosom Friend: Your Posture Corrector Bra

Poor posture often leads to back pain, but so can the size of your breasts. The problem may appear in puberty or after pregnancy. Hormone changes during the menstrual cycle can lead to temporary breast swelling too. The good news: a correctly picked posture bra can address this problem. (…). 

Facts & Figures

August 26, 2020 0 Comments

CTRL+ALT+DEL

Is menstruating still necessary? It’s also possible to delete your periods with hormonal contraception. A lot of women do this, sometimes even without knowing. Here’s how. (..)

Art

August 20, 2020 0 Comments

Extraordinary chandelier

A Noiva is the name of a five metres high chandelier made by the Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. Looking at it from a distance, you wouldn’t even notice it’s made of 25,000 tampons. (…)

Body & Mind

August 14, 2020 0 Comments

How to use a menstrual cup?

Yeah, sure. Try a menstrual cup. Brilliant advice. Only, how? Remember your very first tampon. That wasn’t a piece of cake either. Period! comes to the rescue. Here is everything you need to know. (…)

Body & Mind

August 6, 2020 0 Comments

Jump in, also when menstruating

Of course your period starts the exact moment you step off the plane at your tropical beach holiday destination. Bad timing, but you can definitely swim. Here’s what to do. (…)

Quotes

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. (…)

Spotlight

July 29, 2020 0 Comments

The Nutritarian Women’s Health Study: 5 Facts

A regular menstrual cycle is a sign of good health. Talking of health: US-based guest blogger Bobbie Sanchez explains 5 important facts about The Nutritarian Women’s Health Study. (…)

Quotes

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. (…)

Culture

July 26, 2020 0 Comments

In other words

Member of the Red Cross. Riding the red bike. Too much sauce on the fish taco. In other words: Period! collects synonyms for the M- and the P-word. Additions welcome! (..)

Quotes

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. (…)

Body & Mind

July 15, 2020 0 Comments

How to pick: tampons

Super, mini or maxi? With or without applicator? The white sticks come in various shapes and sizes. What to keep in mind when choosing a tampon? (…)

Facts & Figures

July 6, 2020 2 Comments

This is why July is Fibroid Awareness Month

Lots of women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. They do not have to notice this. But fibroids can cause serious complaints, like heavy menstrual bleeding or severe pain. To put the spotlights on this common but also rather underexposed condition, July is Fibroid Awareness Month. (…)

Body & Mind

July 1, 2020 0 Comments

Tampon lessons for beginners

There’s a first time for everything. So you want to try a tampon: where to start and what to do? This discreet mini course comes to the rescue. (…)

Fun

June 24, 2020 0 Comments

10 Weird tampon patents

There are lots of ideas about what would make the ideal sanitary product. But some of these patents are unlikely to ever be produced in reality. Here are the ten weirdest ones. (…)

Global

June 17, 2020 0 Comments

Menstruating goddess

A goddess who’s on her period? In the Kamakhya temple in India, place of the womb and vagina of goddess Sati, this happens every year. (…)