Menstruation

It was Sunday, and my boyfriend’s parents invited us to lunch at their place. We were together for a year and it was time for us to meet. I knew…

October is my birthday month. I love when nature changes clothes, the weather is warm, the trees are colourful, and everything is just so beautiful. Hi, my name is Jo,…

Let me paint you a picture, at that time I was an 11 or 12-year-old girl, with two brothers and five male cousins. I have found my passion in life…

Periods are often considered a problem, and all the situations that accompany them are considered shameful, ridiculous, catastrophic. But accidents happen… that’s life! And we have nothing to be ashamed…

“It hurts so much that I ended up in the emergency room last night” “Yesterday I was writhing in pain under the blanket, I couldn’t go anywhere…so sorry.” “I tried…

Ever felt like a massive stereotype when you gravitate towards the chocolate aisle during your period? Well, what if we told you there is science, yes SCIENCE, to justify all…

As menstrual cups become more and more mainstream, a lot of people now know the basics of how they work and how to use them. What you might not be…

Ever seen Jaws? If the answer is yes, then swimming on your period might seem a little like asking for trouble. However, the rumours aren’t true, and sharks have absolutely…

If you’re an athlete, chances are you’ve had your period coincide with a big game or competition. And for many, that has caused groans and annoyance. In fact, by age…

The phrase ‘period poverty’ has been popping up more and more. Most of us know that it vaguely has something to do with a financial obstacle to period protection. But…