Menstruation

From dodgy prawns, sick pets, gym accidents and faulty plumbing to mystery viruses, new research reveals the common excuses that one in four (24%) working women feel the need to use…

No matter what is said about the beauty of the female body, the wonder of the power to gestate life, the joys of womanhood… yes, it’s all true — but…

We’ve all been there. You’re taking a road trip to visit your parents, and suddenly your period comes a few days earlier than expected. Or, you’re visiting another country, and…

Last week we celebrated Earth Day (April 22nd) to promote environmental protection and conservation of our planet. We use this opportunity to highlight sustainable menstruation, which has become a big…

Even though menstruation is often seen as taboo in many communities and families, there has been significant progress in recent years in many countries worldwide. The positive change in approaching…

The more time passes since the Covid-19 pandemic, the more studies have been introduced regarding the impact of Covid-19 vaccination on our health. One of the issues concerning many women…

Winter is, for most people, a time for celebrations, holidays and having fun in the snow. But, sometimes, cold weather can negatively affect our mood and even our health. This…

Real painter-decorator, shark scientist, an aunt named Flo and a strawberry farmer are just some of the ‘human period euphemisms’ joining forces to end harmful menstrual slang  Globally there are…

It’s true that most women have experimented with birth control, many of which have used it for a prolonged period of time. And while there are different types of birth…

There are a number of reasons why you may be interested in, or learning about, your daughter’s first period, as a dad.  Maybe you’re a single father, perhaps you’re simply…