Culture

October 25, 2021 0 Comments

Period: the movies

Periods on screen? Yes indeed! Menstruation is also hot & happening in the cinema and on Netflix. From Oscar-winning blockbusters to personal short docs, here are some must-see menstrual movies. (…)

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? (…)

Quotes

November 16, 2020 0 Comments

I was 14 when I’d reached menopause

The average menopause age is 51. For some women it comes later, for others it happens earlier. Hayley Cockman was only 14 years old when her periods stopped. This is her premature menopause story. (…)

Body & Mind

October 16, 2020 0 Comments

And then comes menopause…

Dolly Parton sang it already: ‘As soon as this part’s over, then comes the menopause.’ No more bleeding, hurrah? After the menopause, serious health issues can arise. To raise awareness for these issues, the 18th of October is #worldmenopauseday. (…)

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

February 5, 2020 0 Comments

No more periods. Help?

You’ve always had a regular cycle but suddenly you stop menstruating. Is this good news or bad? And why does it happen? (…)

Quotes

July 13, 2019 0 Comments

6 Signs you might be in perimenopause

‘Perimenopause can start in a woman’s late thirties or early forties, a time when she is still having her monthly cycle.’ by Emily Barclay. (…)

Facts & Figures

April 21, 2018 1 Comment

Monkey on her period (1)

The statement that primates and humans are the only mammals who menstruate is only partly true. Also bats and elephant shrews get their periods. (…)

Quotes

September 28, 2017 2 Comments

Goodbye Period!

‘Five reasons I’m sad and five reasons I’m happy’ – A straight from the heart blog on the menopause, by American author Barbara Younger. (…)

Facts & Figures

October 22, 2016 0 Comments

Do men also have a hormonal cycle?

How about the male menopause? Does it really exist? Men do experience a decrease of testosterone production.

Shopping

March 10, 2016 0 Comments

Good question

Menopause, menstrual cramps, mental breakdowns. Do all problems begin with men?

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.

Quotes

May 3, 2015 0 Comments

PMS Blues

‘But you know we can’t help it. We don’t even know the cause. But as soon as this part’s over, then comes the menopause.’