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  • 23/06/2020

    I May Destroy You: Period Sex and Blood Clots on the BBC

    **This blog contains spoilers for episode three: Don’t Forget the Sea** Like the rest of the internet, I’ve been totally blown away by Michaela Coel’s ground-breaking new BBC drama, I May Destroy You. The show deals with sex and consent in a nuanced and multifaceted way. In particular, episode three explores period sex and brings […]

  • 19/06/2020

    Periods in History: Who invented the tampon?

    This series brings to light the cultural and historical perspectives on periods that have shaped our modern understanding of menstruation. First in the series is a look at the history of the tampon and its influence on modern day menstruators. A Revolutionary Invention In 1931 US physician Dr Earle Haas patented a new compressed cotton […]

  • 10/06/2020

    Men and Menstruation: Periods 101

    This is a series of posts for men out there that have questions about menstruation and aren’t sure where to turn. You could say, we’re putting the MEN in Menstruation… After some frank conversations with the men in my life about periods and my ambitions for this blog, it’s become clear that many men are […]

  • 03/06/2020

    Popular Myths About Menstruation and How to Bust Them!

    Period myths can be pervasive in our culture. Spanning from the somewhat logical to the downright outrageous, there are many strange ideas that continue to circulate around menstruation. These rumours, myths and ideas contribute to the misinformation, stigma and shame we experience around periods. Some of these myths are easily busted, with many of the […]

  • 27/05/2020

    What is in a name: Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020

    Yes… there is a day for everything nowadays isn’t there? Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated on the 28th May worldwide, is a great one though. It provides a global advocacy platform for charities, government agencies, the private sector, and individuals to promote good menstrual hygiene management for all. Can we talk about the name though? Menstrual […]

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