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

Boy, bye.

On Nov 30, 2017

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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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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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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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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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Chrissy Teigen’s ‘period skin’ is beyond relatable

Models, they break out just like the rest of us.

On Aug 1, 2017 by Vanna Vasquez

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Why is menstruation still not a national health concern?

For our most vulnerable populations, tampons are still considered a 'luxury.'

On Jul 24, 2017 by Lea Rose Emery

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To express all the joys of menstruation, a period emoji could be coming soon

No longer will you need to use the crying face-knife combo.

On Jun 3, 2017

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Spanish policewoman allegedly reprimanded, suspended for taking ‘menstruation break’

She had stopped to use the bathroom for 5-10 minutes.

On Apr 12, 2017 by Ana Valens

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The men’s bathrooms at Brown University will soon have tampons—here’s why

Women aren't the only ones with periods.

On Sep 9, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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‘If Men Had Periods’ accidentally raises awareness about transgender health

Actually, some guys do menstruate.

On Sep 6, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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What you need to know about spotting between periods but were too shy to ask

It can be normal, but should always be checked by a doctor.

On Sep 6, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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8 hilariously outdated sex ed films you can watch online

Are you there, Internet? It's me, puberty.

On Aug 22, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Dr. Ruth congratulates Olympian Fu Yuanhui for talking about her period

Both of these women are so cute we can't stand it.

On Aug 17, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara