Getting your period is a rite of passage for young girls, but there’s a lot for them to figure out too — from dealing with painful cramps and PMS to learning how to use all the different types of ...
Let’s get real for a second. That time of the month comes with enough drama without adding mysterious irritation and discomfort to the mix. But here’s the thing many of us don’t talk about ...
Many people have been making the economic switch from single-use period products to reusable menstrual items. Among these popular alternatives: period underwear. If you’ve never tried period underwear ...
You’ve got choices, from menstrual cups to washable pads. Here’s how they stack up. Credit...Naomi Anderson-Subryan Supported by By Elizabeth Anne Brown Menstruation may sometimes fill us with dread, ...
If you walk into any high school in Tennessee, there is almost a 100% chance that you will find free toilet paper and soap in the girls' bathrooms. However, there is a slim chance that you will find ...
No one should have to choose between managing their period and protecting their health. But right now, millions of New Yorkers do. Menstrual products sold in our state contain toxic chemicals — ...
Poppy Taylor's PhD is funded by the University of Bristol and the Health Foundation. Poppy Taylor is a member of the Women's Environmental Network. Did you know that in the UK period products are ...
Before her 7:25 a.m. class, Chalisa Budhai is sometimes so groggy she forgets to pack an important item that can disrupt her day at a moment’s notice: menstrual products. In a pinch, the 21-year-old ...