Category: Period Talk
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Endometriosis 1 Year On From Diagnosis
I walked home from the doctor’s office late on a Tuesday afternoon. My second ultrasound scan pictures were crammed in my bag and my stomach was bloated and uncomfortable after the doctor had confidently jabbed my bad ovary with the scanner. “Does this hurt?” She’d asked me. I’d winced enough that she didn’t need a […]
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What is in a Name: Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022
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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Period Positivity: Explained
You may have heard the term (or seen the hashtag) period positive flying around in conversations on menstrual health. But what is period positivity? And how can it be helpful for you? Coined in 2006 by period activist, PSHE teacher and comedian, Chella Quint, period positive is an award, a curriculum model and a learning […]
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Why We Should Be Talking About Menstrual Leave Policies
Menstrual leave is a thorny subject. For many, it represents an opportunity to talk about the very real need for greater flexibility in the workplace to accommodate menstruation. But for others, it’s a dangerous idea that goes against the hard won right for women to be seen as equal in the workplace. Following the news […]
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Vulvani Release Free Stock Images on Menstruation
Menstrual education platform, Vulvani, have released a series of free to use stock images that feature beautiful and accurate photos depicting all things periods! The collection eschews the infamous blue liquid completely, using realistic representations of periods. From moon cups to a person clutching a water bottle, this collection of images is a welcome addition […]
On My Blob 