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Body & Mind
September 20, 2021 0 Comments

Oh no! Not now!

Knowing when to expect your next menstruation can be very useful. We give you 8 reasons. (…)

Facts & Figures
September 8, 2021 0 Comments

PCOS in the picture

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

Culture
August 27, 2021 0 Comments

5 Weird historical remedies against period pain

Burning toads and soaking tampons in opium?! In the past they had some very strange ways to get rid of menstrual cramps. Just don’t try them at home. (…)

Facts & Figures
August 21, 2021 0 Comments

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? (…)

Facts & Figures
August 8, 2021 0 Comments

Menstruating in the ocean: shark bait..?

Most animals have a better sense of smell than humans. Sharks do as well. Swimming in the sea when you’re on your period: a good idea or Jaws 5 waiting to happen? (…)

Body & Mind
August 6, 2021 0 Comments

Peeing with tampon in: yes/no*? (*delete as necessary).

In other words: do you need to remove a tampon before you pee? (…)

Facts & Figures
August 6, 2021 0 Comments

On ‘menstrual leave’ during breastfeeding

Breastfeeding women usually don’t get periods. Why not? And when do they start again? The link between menstruation and breastfeeding. (…)

Body & Mind
August 2, 2021 0 Comments

Why do I always get my period on holiday?

Suitcase packed? Got your e-ticket? Locked the back door? Then just read this advice for a cramp- and leakfree holiday. Because of course you always get your period on holiday. This is why. (…)

Facts & Figures
July 26, 2021 0 Comments

Environmentally friendly menstruating

Every once in a while, Period! Magazine reports about menstruating environmentally friendly. The reason this time: the new EU-marking specifications for disposable sanitary products. Even if these products contain zero oil-based plastics. (…)

Body & Mind
July 23, 2021 1 Comment

Something smells

An armpit sometimes smells. As does a foot. Same goes for your mouth. And sometimes your vagina gives off an odour too. Especially when you’re menstruating. Six things you can do to prevent bad smells. (…)

Facts & Figures
July 18, 2021 0 Comments

HMB? Check the symptoms!

To make it easier to talk about heavy menstrual bleeding, medical student Yara Dixon developed a colourful symptom checker. Currently, it’s available in Dutch, English, Turkish and Arabic. (…)

Body & Mind
July 5, 2021 0 Comments

How to pick: menstrual pads

Thick or thin? With or without wings? They come in various shapes and sizes. What to keep in mind when choosing menstrual pads? (…)

Facts & Figures
July 1, 2021 0 Comments

July = Fibroid Awareness Month

Lots of women will develop fibroids at some point in their lives. Fibroids can cause serious complaints, like heavy menstrual bleeding or severe pain. To put the spotlights on this underexposed condition, July is Fibroid Awareness Month. (…)

Body & Mind
June 30, 2021 0 Comments

Painful menstrual pads?

It’s known that tampons can sometimes feel uncomfortable. But also sanitary pads can cause pain. Why does this happen? And how to solve it? (…)

Spotlight
June 28, 2021 0 Comments

Sleeping difficulties: can a weighted blanket help?

For a lot of women menstruation means: sleeping difficulties. Hormones are to blame. Can a weighted blanket help? (…)

Culture
June 26, 2021 0 Comments

Listen up!

Okay, it’s time for an entertaining podcast. About our favourite topic of course. Period! (…)

Body & Mind
June 23, 2021 0 Comments

Spotlights on … the sponge tampon

Sauna, sports, sex: three activities that don’t always go well with menstruation. Will a soft tampon or sponge tampon be the solution? (..)

Culture
June 19, 2021 0 Comments

Bold enough for a tampon?

It’s always a good idea to carry some tampons. Not only if you’re a woman, but also if you’re a man, says American survival expert Creek Stewart.

Quotes
June 13, 2021 0 Comments

Say it PERIOD

‘Remove the stigma, not the name!’ Sushmita Das has written an empowering and powerful poem about tackling period shame through words. (…)

Quotes
June 1, 2021 0 Comments

When my womb fights back

Although it’s brought her much pain and suffering, she doesn’t want to part ways with it. Maria Rovito writes a love letter to her uterus. (…)

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