Sometimes, a moment of revulsion is actually pure revelation. Read more
The Dirty Politics Of Period Sex
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Power To The Vulva: Author Liv Strömquist On Shame, The Female Body, And Art
“If we don’t have the words we cannot understand what the vulva is or how it looks and works. In many languages there isn’t even a proper word for the female sexual organ—one that isn’t an insult.” Read more
It’s Time To Expand The Menstruation Conversation
Gender segregation in sex ed only breeds misinformation. Read more
Periods, Mansplained
‘I promise you it’s totally possible to get rid of cramps through exercise.’ Read more
Blessed Is The Fruit Of Thy Womb, Or Why I Ran Out On My Moon Mother Workshop
Why did a workshop designed to make me feel comfortable with my body leave me feeling so gross? Read more
The Incredible Evolution Of Periods
The uterus can break down and regenerate hundreds of times in a lifetime — all without ever leaving a scar. Read more
I Suppressed My Periods To Save My Health
My chronic illness made it impossible for me to have both a menstrual cycle and a life. Read more
Why Are Inmates Still Being Denied Access To Menstrual Products?
“Pads are not dispensed as they are supposed to be. We are forced to reuse them, we are forced to beg for what we need, and if an officer is in a bad mood, they are allowed to take what we have and say we are hoarding.” Read more
Yes, Trans Women Can Get Period Symptoms
Why isn’t the medical community looking into this phenomenon? Read more
F*ck It’s That Time Of Month: The Menstruation Blues
When life gives you lemonade you turn it into . . . chum? #MENSTRUATIONMATTERS Read more