Facts & Figures

January 11, 2022 0 Comments

Is menstrual blood normal blood?

Is menstrual blood the same as normal blood? Is it always red? Is it dirty? What about the texture and thickness? Does it smell? Period! takes a closer look. (…)

Body & Mind

January 5, 2022 0 Comments

Another good intention

Most of January’s good intentions have to do with health. That’s why we add one more to our ‘to do’-list for 2022: make an appointment with your GP if you’re suffering from one of these menstrual complaints. (…)

Culture

December 28, 2021 0 Comments

2021: why it’s been a great year. Period!

Menstrual health in 2021: no more tampon tax, free period supplies, plenty sustainable products & more attention for the menstrual cycle! (…)

Body & Mind

December 20, 2021 0 Comments

To poop or not to poop

Nice. Not only you’re on your period, also your pooping routine is completely disrupted. How’s that sh*t possible? And what can you do about it? (…)

Global

December 13, 2021 0 Comments

Menstruating? No communion…

What’s the view of the five major world religions on menstruation? In Christianity, there is a long history of menstrual taboos. (…)

Facts & Figures

December 5, 2021 0 Comments

Back to the future: menstrual pads

The sanitary pads women wear today are pretty comfortable. But what did the predecessors look like? (…)

Body & Mind

November 29, 2021 0 Comments

10 Reasons to be happy with your period

You’re irritated, bloated and bleeding. Oh, and you’ve got cramps. The cons of menstruation are evident. But did you know there are also pros? How about No. 8: it can’t get any worse. (…)

Facts & Figures

November 22, 2021 0 Comments

Want to get pregnant? Know your cycle!

When is your fertile window? Knowledge of the menstrual cycle is essential to increase your chances of becoming pregnant. (…)

Body & Mind

November 8, 2021 0 Comments

How to pick: The Perfect Tampon

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

November 1, 2021 0 Comments

HMB: a bloody serious problem

A heavy period awareness month. That’s happening in November in the Netherlands, where around 500.000 women suffer from heavy menstrual blood loss (HMB). Only 54% of these women visit a GP. (…)

Culture

October 13, 2021 0 Comments

Periods in different… periods

Period Piece is a brilliant web series about women in different periods of history… having their periods. (…)

Facts & Figures

October 3, 2021 0 Comments

Menstruating more often

A few hundred years ago women menstruated about 50 times in their lives; now, 500 times. What are the reasons for this? (…)

Global

September 27, 2021 0 Comments

Impure for 14 days

What’s the view of the five major world religions on menstruation? In Judaism women are considered impure half of their fertile life. (…)

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. (…)

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? (…)

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. (…)

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. (…)