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How to Have a Period Without Ruining the Planet
Tampons and pads all contain plastic, and generate more than 200,000 tonnes of waste per year. Here's what you can do about it.
Judge Outraged After Female Inmate Brought to Court with No Pants
In Kentucky, a judge was outraged after a female inmate was brought into her courtroom without pants on, having been denied access to female hygiene products for days. Advocates explain how our prison system is failing women.
An Interview with a Guy Who Really Loves Menstrual Blood
"Menstruation is a sign of good health and a cornerstone of life," he says. "A period is the very essence of femininity."
We Went to Yesterday’s Tampon Tax March in London
Women (and some men) marched with fake bloodied underpants on their heads, hoping to draw attention to one of Britain's most ridiculous taxations.
Tampons Are Not a 'Luxury Product,' OK?
Tampons—and the lack of them in offices—have become a political issue in the UK.
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