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9 Period Euphemisms From Around The World
Sara Coughlin
May 4, 2016
World News
How Girls Manage Their Periods When Pads & Tampons Aren’t Always An Option
Angela Singh
Apr 25, 2016
Body
Getting Your Period In Space Is Complicated
Tanya Edwards
Apr 24, 2016
Body
Can
One
Woman’s Cycle Influence Other Women’s?
The public's collective knowledge of periods is rife with misinformation — for example, no, the full moon will not throw your cycle out of whack
by
Sara Coughlin
Body
This Ad Hilariously Chronicles How You Feel About Your Period At ...
A visit from “Aunt Flo” can inspire relief, annoyance, desperation…and what about when she leaves you behind forever? Now, a video from t
by
Ally Hickson
Health Trends
17 Vintage Period Ads That Are Totally Cringe-Worthy
by
Ally Hickson
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Body
The Harmful Period Myth We Need To Stop Believing
Lena Dunham cancelled her press tour because of it. Padma Lakshmi wrote about it in her now best-selling autobiography. Halsey tweets prolifically about he
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Anita Schillhorn ...
Sex
This Tampon Alternative Wants To Make Period Sex Mess-Free
For those of us who menstruate, period sex is a common conundrum. On the one hand, there's no reason not to do it if you're feeling up for it; on
by
Sara Coughlin
Body
This Is Probably Why Your Periods Are Irregular
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
Periods Aren’t That Gross — JK, They Totally Are, According...
Guys, we get it. Having to deal with women on their periods is hard and confusing. What exactly is happening to their bodies? Why are they so moody around
by
Hayley MacMillen
Body
This May Be The Realest Documentary About Periods Yet
You probably remember Thinx from its (creative and badass) subway ads. A few people were less than thrilled with them, but that didn't stop Thinx from
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Sara Coughlin
Health Trends
Are These Ads Too Controversial For The NYC Subway?
Update: Thinx has received approval from Outfront Media to go forward with its original ad campaign. New Yorkers can look for the ads at the Bedford L stat
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Sara Coughlin
World News
“You Cannot Imagine How Difficult It Is For These Girls”
Growing up in Connecticut, Sophia Grinvalds would pick a line with a female cashier when she went shopping for tampons, just to avoid making her purchase i
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Torey Van Oot
Body
Here’s The
Real
Reason You Have A Period
More often than not, periods suck. But, as this new Ted Ed video reminds us, they're super helpful and, actually, kind of amazing. You might think tha
by
Sarah Jacoby
Body
An Honest Portrayal Of Getting Your Period
Your period's got a lot of euphemisms. Some say it's a visit from your Aunt Flo. Others might say you're on your monthly. Let's just ca
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Vanessa Golembewski
Body
Girl Posts Photo Of Period Blood On Instagram, Is Told To Kill He...
Last month, Instagram removed an image of a fully clothed woman who just so happened to be on her period. It's since been put back up (and Instagram a
by
Jessica Chou
Body
7 Reasons Your Period Is Super Painful
Illustrated By Ly Ngo. This article was originally published on March 8, 2014. Periods are annoying. I’ve felt this way since I was first struck by t
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Laura Barcella
Body
We Now Know What The Very First Menstrual Cup Looked Like
Today marks a momentous occasion in period history: It's the 131st birthday of the first-ever menstrual cup. The device as we know it now became avail
by
Sara Coughlin
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Sex
When Do I Take A Pregnancy Test If I Never Get A Period?
By Emily Pisacreta Someone asked us:I haven’t had my period in almost a year. I was tested for being pregnant, with only negative resu
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Planned Parenthood
Guide To That Time Of The Month
How Would You Deal With Your Period If You Were Homeless?
It's the first day of your period and you have nowhere to go. No bed, no heating pad, no trusty bottle of Feminax to take by the handful, and definite
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Nina Wolpow
Body
Instagram Apologizes For Removing This Image
thank you @instagram for providing me with the exact response my work was created to critique. you deleted a photo of a woman who is fully covered and mens
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Hayley MacMillen
Sex
In Defense Of Period Sex
This post was originally published on August 21, 2014. Periods happen. While we should respect this veritable quintessence of life, when it comes to railin
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Nerve
Body
The Surprising Possible Cause Of An Early First Period
Girls are starting to hit puberty earlier and earlier — which means they're getting their periods at younger ages. Now, new research s
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Sarah Jacoby
Diet & Nutrition
The Surprising Way Your Period Affects Your Desire To Smoke
Finding a way to quit smoking that works for you can be a long road. One factor we might be overlooking that could make it easier is our timing: New resear
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Sarah Jacoby
Body
To Change A Girl’s Life, Start With A Menstrual Cup
You may think of your period as an annoyance, but it likely doesn't preclude you from participating in your life. It's not as if we have to foreg
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Hayley MacMillen
Body
How Your Very First Period Impacts Your Health
Early bloomers and late bloomers alike, read on for some (potentially) bad news. Shape reports that, according to a recent study from the University of Oxf
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Sara Coughlin
Body
The Science Behind The Latest PMS “Cure”
When it comes to PMS cures, we've heard it all — everything from evening primrose oil to iron to yoga. But, recently, doctors have been prescrib
by
Sarah Jacoby
Sex
Stoya On Period Sex & Having Babies
We love chatting with Stoya — writer, thinker, on-screen-sex haver — about all manner of sexual, sensual, and feminist topics. In fact, we had
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Stoya
Body
This New Menstrual Cup Could Free You From Tampons Forever
On an episode of 30 Rock, Liz Lemon summarized the crimson wave well when she yelled “Oh, my period! You're all fired!” and promptly fell
by
Hayley MacMillen
Fitness
5 Hacks For A Healthier Week — Oct 19 2014
We’re definitely guilty of using PMS as an occasional excuse not to work out. But, sometimes exercise is the best medicine, as proven by these seven
by
Bari Lieberman
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