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The Men Who Stand for #MeToo
Jessica Lollino
Posted on August 01 2018
This year I had the opportunity to visit Nashville during CMA Fest. We were in a bar, h...
Everything You Need to Know About The Campaign for a Period Emoji
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Posted on May 16 2018
UPDATE: It’s happening! The period emoji is coming soon to a keyboard near you. Look ou...
Women on the Fringe: How Homeless Women Deal with their Period
Jessica Lollino
Posted on October 17 2017
Fifty-thousand women in the United States live on the streets. Human basics like food, ...
Women in Federal Prisons Will Receive Free Period Products
Jessica Griffiths
Posted on September 08 2017
We cannot begin to imagine the perils of prison. While it’s true these individuals have...
The Truth About Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) and Tampons
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Posted on September 07 2017
In the past, toxic shock syndrome was associated primarily with the use of tampons. However, manufacturers have ended the usage of certain types of tampons (super absorbent), and the occurrence of this condition in menstruating women has sharply declined.
A Woman Got Fired for Having a Heavy Period. She's Fighting Back.
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Posted on August 22 2017
As Coleman describes, “Every woman dreads getting period symptoms when they’re not expecting them, but I never thought I could be fired for it. Getting fired for an accidental period leak was humiliating. I don’t want any woman to have to go through what I did, so I’m fighting back.”
NY Women May Soon be Eligible for Medical Marijuana for Cramps
Jessica Lollino
Posted on June 20 2017
The New York Assembly’s Health Committee passed an initiative recently that would add dysmenorrhea to the list of qualifying conditions for medical marijuana in the state
Break the Bloody Taboo: Girls In Delhi Will Have Lessons On Menstruation
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Posted on April 07 2017
At the core of breaking a taboo is education. Education around an issue is essential. In an effort to "Break the Bloody Taboo" the NGO Sacchi Saheli will conduct "period talks" for teenage girls at government schools in Delhi .
Period Leave: Why Companies Should Follow Nike's Lead and "Just Do It"
Diane Shipley
Posted on October 27 2016
The last thing any feminist wants is to promote the idea that our hormones prevent us from keeping up with men. So should more companies really introduce period leave as standard?
What's in the News: Policing the Female Body
Mariah MacCarthy
Posted on October 20 2016
As we cover up for the fall, it’s worth some reflection on how women are and are not al...
Teen Pregnancy is Declining: Here's What You Need to Know
Mariah MacCarthy
Posted on October 03 2016
In 2014, there were 42% fewer teen births than there were in 2007.
A Look at Global Access to Hygiene Products
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Posted on September 01 2016
While for many women in the US, getting your period is a nuisance; around the world a woman’s period can mean serious health problems. Due a lack of access to proper, safe products, menstruating women face considerable sanitary issues.
The Problem Of Getting A Period In Prison
Katherine Barner
Posted on August 19 2016
Luckily, in the 21st century, we have products to make these things easier on us. Unless, of course, you’re in prison. Menstruation can turn into more than an inconvenience: it can be a nightmare.
It's On Us: A Look at Sexual Assault on College Campuses in America
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Posted on July 19 2016
This year at The Oscars, Lady Gaga and Joe Biden teamed up to bring attention to the ep...
What's Up With the Tampon Tax?
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Posted on July 05 2016
If I’m being entirely honest, I was not hip to the fact that my tampons were being taxe...
The War on Planned Parenthood
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Posted on May 25 2016
The truth is there’s a war going on against Planned Parenthood in which highly deceptive and dangerous tactics are being used and the impact could forever change how this country handles women’s health.
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