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Quotes

October 30, 2023 0 Comments

Let’s debunk common menstruation myths

With a wife and a 14-year-old daughter, journalist Surjit Flora has experienced their shame and embarrassment on a monthly basis. In this guest blog he tackles the five most common menstrual taboos. (…)

Body & Mind

June 6, 2023 0 Comments

5 Reasons you should be ashamed

Menstruation + shame: they go hand in hand. But not because of the reasons you might think. (…)

Quotes

May 24, 2020 2 Comments

Getting your first period in Bangladesh

For girls in rural Bangladesh, an area which lacks menstrual education and amenities, the menarche is likely to be a daunting event. – A guest blog by Sumit Banik.

Global

October 10, 2018 0 Comments

#GirlsTakeover

On 11 October, the International Day of the Girl Child highlights and addresses the needs and challenges girls face worldwide. This year’s theme: ‘With Her: A Skilled GirlForce’. (…)

Culture

June 12, 2017 0 Comments

Menstrual education. Brought to you by a tampon company?

Sponsored menstruation education in schools? #periodpositive founder Chella Quint wants to change this with her petition Brands Off.

Quotes

July 14, 2016 0 Comments

That’s Another Mother Cookie

‘In Dutch we have a saying ‘that’s another cookie’ or ‘dat is andere koek.’ Maybe you’re familiar with it, thanks to Louis van Gaal. It means ‘that’s another story.’ Well here’s my ‘another story…’ – A guest blog by the British tutor and mother Amy Verkerk. (…)

Culture

August 6, 2015 0 Comments

Men-struation? (2)

It’s women who have it every month. But should men also be educated about periods? (…)

Culture

June 22, 2015 2 Comments

Men-struation? (1)

It’s women who have it every month. But should men also be educated about periods? (…)

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