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How Much Plastic is in Our Period Products?
In 2020, many of us want to live more sustainably and a major concern is the consumption of single-use plastics. In fact, around 45% of shoppers are actively seeking products that are better for the environment. For many this means ditching plastic bags, water bottles and coffee cups, but what about our period products? Unfortunately, […]
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Why is it Called “Feminine Hygiene” Anyway?
Last month New Zealand retail chain Countdown became the first international retailer to officially ditch the “euphemistic” language commonly used around periods in retail. Words like “sanitary” and “feminine hygiene” will no longer be used to describe the products and aisles, instead, the brand will finally call a period a period. This landmark move shows […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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