Facts & Figures

June 28, 2022 0 Comments

Everything you need to know about Toxic Shock Syndrome

How dangerous is Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) really? Can you also get ‘the tampon disease’ when using a menstrual cup? What has period poverty to do with this? Read the update. (…)

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. (…)

Facts & Figures

September 16, 2019 3 Comments

The menstrual cup hype

Today’s women care for the environment. Also when they’re menstruating. So we all use a menstrual cup. Ideal! Or not? (…)

Body & Mind

August 2, 2019 0 Comments

Can a tampon get lost inside me?

You can sure lose a tampon in your bag. Or in the lining of your coat. But inside your body? Don’t think so. Find out why this isn’t possible. (…)

Body & Mind

April 8, 2019 0 Comments

Do menstrual products have an expiry date?

You’d throw away old mascara. But tampons and sanitary pads last forever, don’t they? Yes and no. (…)

Facts & Figures

January 29, 2016 6 Comments

Tampon history

The story of the white pieces of cotton throughout the centuries. (…)

Culture

December 31, 2015 0 Comments

Period! annual review 2015

Scandals, protest actions, political discussions, social media hypes: 2015 has been the year of menstrual awareness. Want to know the highlights? Check the Period! annual review.

Facts & Figures

September 3, 2015 0 Comments

Toxic tampon (3): rayon?

They can contain toxins and cause TSS. At least, that’s what rumours say. Are tampons really that dangerous or do people make a big fuss about nothing? Period investigates the matter. Part 3: rayon.

Facts & Figures

June 27, 2015 0 Comments

Toxic tampon (2): dioxins?

Tampons can contain toxins and cause TSS. At least, that’s what rumours say. Do people make a big fuss about nothing? Period investigates the matter. Part 2: dioxins.

Facts & Figures

June 14, 2015 0 Comments

Toxic tampon (1): asbestos?

They can contain toxins and cause TSS. At least, that’s what rumours say. Are tampons really that dangerous or do people make a big fuss about nothing? Period! investigates the matter.