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Displaying all articles tagged:
Menstruation
thinx
Feb. 26, 2024
The Period Underwear That Couldn’t
Thinx laid off 90 percent of its employees last month. Is this the end of the chaotic brand?
By
Chantal Fernandez
health
Oct. 23, 2023
The Best Period Products for Trans Men and Nonbinary People
From leakproof boxers to menstrual cups you’ll forget you’re wearing.
By
Rhea Ewing
health
Oct. 20, 2023
How to Safely Skip Your Period
These are the methods a doctor recommends.
By
Julia Craven
health
Oct. 18, 2023
Is Your Body Out of Sync With a Man’s World?
On TikTok, influencers promise you can beat burnout by planning your life around your menstrual cycle.
By
Lindsay Gellman
health
Oct. 16, 2023
What We Still Don’t Know About Heavy Flow
Measuring blood loss during a heavy period is more complicated than it seems. The consequences, even more so.
By
Rae Nudson
talking to
Oct. 12, 2023
What It’s Like to Free Bleed
According to a woman who hasn’t used tampons or pads in seven years.
By
Olivia Dreizen Howell
As told to
Alyssa Shelasky
health
Oct. 11, 2023
What We Still Don’t Understand About COVID Vaccines and Periods
More than two years and several boosters later, here’s what we
do
know and why we don’t know what we don’t.
By
Annaliese Griffin
health
Oct. 9, 2023
What You Need to Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome
The potentially fatal disease teen magazines warned you about is rarer than you think.
By
Susan Rinkunas
and
Andrea González-Ramírez
action item
Oct. 6, 2023
How to Fight Period Poverty
Four ways to help get menstrual products to those who need them.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
health
Oct. 5, 2023
The Best Sustainable Menstrual Products on the Market
Everything to know about organic tampons, period panties, reusable pads, menstrual cups, and other ecofriendly alternatives.
By
Hanna Flanagan
health
Oct. 4, 2023
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Period Pain
Five things you can do to advocate for yourself at your next OB/GYN appointment.
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
25 famous women on
Oct. 2, 2023
25 Famous Women on Periods
Kourtney Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Padma Lakshmi, and more share their menstruation stories.
By
Brooke LaMantia
and
Julie Ma
how i get it done
July 24, 2023
How the 26-Year-Old CEO of Aunt Flow Gets It Done
“I like working, which I think is almost a controversial thing for a Gen-Z to say.”
By
Tariro Mzezewa
parenting
Apr. 3, 2023
Having the Period Talk for the First Time
For my daughter — and for myself.
By
Katie C. Reilly
power
Mar. 23, 2023
Florida Republicans Don’t Want Young Girls to Talk About Periods
A new bill would prohibit young students from discussing menstruation during the school day.
By
Tariro Mzezewa
how i get it done
July 11, 2022
How Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu Gets It Done
The 22-year-old is using her reign to speak about menstrual equity.
By
Andrea González-Ramírez
hot bod
Oct. 8, 2021
Why Don’t We Know How Periods Affect Exercise?
I went looking for research, but all I found were woo-woo theories.
By
Maggie Lange
health
Sept. 9, 2019
Is Your Period-Tracking App Telling Facebook When You Last Had Sex?
Disturbing data shared with BuzzFeed News indicates some period apps are selling users’ private information.
By
Amanda Arnold
science of us
July 17, 2019
Even Scientists Are Onboard With Menstrual Cups
What are you waiting for?
By
Edith Zimmerman
science of us
Apr. 5, 2019
Do You Have a Moment to Talk About Menstrual Cups?
They’ve gone mainstream. No, for real this time.
By
Edith Zimmerman
2019 oscars
Feb. 24, 2019
A Film About Periods Just Won an Oscar
“I can’t believe a film about menstruation just won an Oscar!”
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
science of us
Feb. 20, 2019
What Is the Menstrualome and What Can It Tell Me?
In theory, used tampons could offer clues to health and disease.
By
Edith Zimmerman
equality
Jan. 2, 2019
5 Million Women in India Joined Hands in Massive Peaceful Protest
The human chain they formed stretched an estimated 385 miles.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
science of us
Nov. 15, 2018
I Cherish My Period Tracker
The apps may not all be perfect, but I love this one.
By
Edith Zimmerman
the perfect candle
Nov. 2, 2018
The Perfect Candle for the Agony, I Mean the Blessing, of Having Your Period
On Our Moon’s “The Ritual (A Period Candle)” is, in fact, a period candle.
By
Kelly Conaboy
period sex
June 26, 2018
We Had Sex on Thinx’s $369 Period Blanket So You Don’t Have To
Period-proof underwear company Thinx has branched out into bedding, and naturally we had to give it a go.
By
Anna Silman
July 12, 2017
This Country Wants to Be the First to Give Low-Income Women Free Tampons
Through a six-month pilot program in Aberdeen.
By
Lisa Ryan
menstruation taxation
May 25, 2017
These Activists Want to Know What’s in Your Tampons
Because you probably don’t know.
By
Sarah Spellings
do-gooders
Nov. 28, 2016
Why This Harvard Freshman Doesn’t Mind Being Called ‘Period Girl’
Nadya Okamoto is leading the menstrual-equality movement.
By
Katie Van Syckle
am i dying
Sept. 23, 2016
I Accidentally Had Two Tampons In. What Should I Do?
Step one: deep breaths.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bad blood
Sept. 21, 2016
A Model on Getting Her Period During Fashion Week
British model Victoria Cain on bloating and bad skin.
By
Susan Rinkunas
periods
Sept. 7, 2016
Brown University Bathrooms Will Have Free Tampons and Pads
The products will be in women’s, men’s, and gender-inclusive bathrooms.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bad blood
Sept. 2, 2016
Drugstores Are Still Taxing Tampons Even Though It’s Now Illegal in New York
Feminine hygiene products were supposed to be tax-free as of September 1.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bad science
Aug. 31, 2016
The Myth About Periods That Just Won’t Die
Everyone thinks that some magical syncing occurs, but nope.
By
Cari Romm
sleep
Aug. 24, 2016
Can You Blame Your Birth Control for Your Insomnia?
Here’s how hormones — both synthetic and natural — affect your sleep.
By
Susan Rinkunas
tampons
Aug. 15, 2016
Why It’s Especially Surprising for a Chinese Swimmer to Talk About Her Period
Only a fraction of Chinese women use tampons.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bad blood
Aug. 15, 2016
Chinese Swimmer Tells World She Has Her Period
Another thing women deal with.
By
Susan Rinkunas
menstruation taxation
July 22, 2016
Tampons in New York Are About to Get Cheaper
Governor Cuomo officially repealed the tampon tax.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bad blood
July 18, 2016
Thanks to Mike Pence, Women Are Calling the Trump Campaign About Their Periods
Press 4 to discuss your menses.
By
Susan Rinkunas
menstrual utopia
June 21, 2016
NYC Will Provide Tampons in Schools, Shelters
It’s the first city in the country to pass “menstrual equity” legislation.
By
Susan Rinkunas
ham4tam
June 1, 2016
And Now, Here’s a Shirtless Daveed Diggs Making It Rain With Tampons
A delightful video featuring the
Hamilton
star.
By
Susan Rinkunas
good kids
May 24, 2016
Teenage Boys Finally Do Something Good for Menstruation
They organized a donation drive for free pads and tampons so their classmates can bleed in peace.
By
Sarah Spellings
let it bleed
May 24, 2016
The Free-Bleeding Marathoner Is Still Smashing Period Stigma
“I want everyone to talk about it.”
By
Dayna Evans
modern menses
May 23, 2016
Will Women Skip Their Periods in the Future?
Down with tampons and pads.
By
Susan Rinkunas
good ideas
May 20, 2016
This Genius Campaign Is Giving Menstrual Cups to Girls in South Africa
More of this.
By
Susan Rinkunas
menstruation taxation
Apr. 12, 2016
Bill to Nix Tampon Tax Unanimously Passes New York Senate
And it’s headed straight to Governor Cuomo’s desk.
By
Susan Rinkunas
bloody hell
Apr. 12, 2016
There’s Now a Tampon Hotline, Because Everyone Hates the New Tampax Pocket Pearl
“You’re better off just flushing money away. Literally.”
By
Catie L'Heureux
menstrual trolling
Apr. 1, 2016
Indiana Women Are Calling the Governor About Their Periods
Since he seems so interested in their nether regions.
By
Susan Rinkunas
menstrual utopia
Mar. 22, 2016
Bill Calls for Free Tampons in Schools, Shelters
The city should budget for feminine hygiene products just like toilet paper, proponents say.
By
Susan Rinkunas
menstruation taxation
Mar. 4, 2016
Fighting the Tampon Tax Is About More Than a Few Extra Bucks
It’s a symbolic move that can pave the way for more menstrual legislation.
By
Susan Rinkunas
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