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menstruation

Woman on toilet holding tampon string worried caption "send help" (l) tampons on pink background (c) Woman in hoodie on bed talking caption "did you get it out??" (r)

TikToker documents the process of losing and recovering her tampon in her body

'I refuse to wear tampons for this exact reason.'

On Apr 10, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

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An airplane bathroom mirror.

‘This would’ve been nice to know’: Delta worker reveals hack for dealing with your period on an airplane

It's not just Delta.

On Jul 13, 2021 by Rachel Kiley

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woman opens amazon package with used sanitary products

Amazon calls influencer Ava Louise’s latest video a ‘hoax’ after she claims package contained used menstrual pads

'Ms. Louise is known for fabricating stories to further her own notoriety,' the tech company said.

On Jul 10, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

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woman holding tampon

Twitter slams dude for saying only 7 tampons are needed per period

He also described some uterine linings as ‘extra juicy.’

On Mar 7, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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period panties

THINX (BTWN) are period panties aimed at teens–and they’re great

It's the same period-proof underwear you know and love (just somewhat smaller).

On Oct 11, 2018 by Marisa Losciale

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best menstrual cup

The best menstrual cup for period protection

What is a menstrual cup? And what’s the best menstrual cup for you?

On Sep 21, 2018 by Marisa Losciale

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Fitbit devices

Fitbit finally adds period tracking to its smartwatch app

Period tracking is an important metric smartwatches and health apps often overlook

On May 8, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

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what is toxic shock syndrome

Toxic shock syndrome doesn’t just strike women and tampon users

Let's break down the myths and truths about TSS.

On Apr 12, 2018 by Claire Lampen

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Transgender man Kenny Jones speaks out about periods in an interview for Pink Parcel.

Period company features trans man in new ad

Because men menstruate too.

On Mar 16, 2018 by Ana Valens

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California and Illinois public schools will now have mandatory tampons and pads provided for free.

California, Illinois laws require free tampons in public schools

There's no need to charge teens for having a period.

On Jan 9, 2018 by Ana Valens

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free tampons periods public health concern

The internet is not impressed with boyfriend who’s too ’embarrassed’ to buy tampons

Boy, bye.

On Nov 30, 2017

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can you get pregnant on your period

Here’s the real truth about getting pregnant on your period

Get ready to do some math.

On Nov 2, 2017 by Claire Lampen

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period sex

If you’re not having period sex, you’re missing out

Let's take the stigma out of menstruation—and have better orgasms while we're at it.

On Sep 20, 2017

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A woman holding her stomach

12-year-old girl commits suicide after teacher harassed her for period stains

The teacher gave her a 'duster cloth' for a sanitary pad, too.

On Sep 14, 2017 by Samantha Grasso

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tampon woman fired period chair

This woman lost her job because of her period

As if an accidental leak wasn't embarrassing enough, one employer thought it was grounds for termination.

On Aug 24, 2017

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