Spain Leads the Way: Why Paid Menstrual Leave Is a Win for Women
In a groundbreaking move for women’s health and workplace equality, in June 2023, Spain became the first country in Europe to approve paid menstrual leave for women experiencing debilitating period...
What is Toxic Shock Syndrome, and how can it be prevented?
Introduction Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious illness caused by specific bacteria that release harmful toxins into the body. Although it’s often associated with menstruating women w...
Why Women of African Origin May Be More Likely to Experience Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), periods that are unusually heavy, prolonged, or disruptive to daily life, affects millions of women around the world. But research consistently shows that women of A...
Period pain: What causes it and how to deal with it
For many women and people who menstruate, periods are a regular part of life - but the discomfort that comes with them doesn’t have to be. Period pain, medically known as dysmenorrhea, affects an e...
Uncovering the hidden dangers: PFAS in period underwear
Period underwear has quickly become a favourite among women looking for a more sustainable, comfortable, and discreet alternative to traditional pads and tampons. Whether you're trying to reduce wa...
Why ending the period tax is a step towards gender equality
In recent years, the issue of period poverty and the discriminatory taxation of menstrual products has gained significant attention worldwide. In England, the campaign to abolish the so-called "per...
Period poverty: The harsh reality
In a world where basic human needs should be accessible to all, it's disheartening to acknowledge that something as natural as menstruation continues to subject millions of women and girls to profo...
A menstrual cup is a soft, pliable silicone or rubber cup which is inserted into the vagina to collect period fluid. Cups come in various shapes, colours and sizes.
Menstrual underwear, known as period pants, are designed to be worn during menstruation. They look and feel like regular underwear but are washable and reusable, making them an eco-friendly alterna...
Why you should ditch disposables and switch to reusables
When we hear ‘ditch the disposables’, we automatically think of cups, nappies, vapes and similar single-use waste products. For decades, disposable feminine hygiene products such as sanitary pads a...