periods
VICE Staffers Tested All the Newest Period Products for Stuff that Matters
Here’s how period panties, menstrual cups, and other next-gen products work for leaks, cramps, and period sex.
Endometriosis Made a Woman's Lung Collapse—Twice
It's known as a "reproductive disease," but endometriosis has other serious, less-discussed effects.
Doctors Should Take Pain Seriously So People Stop Turning to Opportunists
A recent New York Times report highlights "cycle-syncing," which isn't backed by science, and will certainly upend your life.
Anti-Choice Officials Have a New Tactic for Limiting Abortion Access: Tracking Your Period
The uproar over Missouri keeping a spreadsheet of people's periods mirrors actions taken by the Trump administration.
No, Trans Activists Didn't Force a Period Brand to Change Its Packaging
If only this obscenely small marginalized group had that kind of power!
This Is Why You're So Anxious During PMS
There are lots of things to consider when it comes to stress and your period—including hormones, diet, and mental health in general.
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This Is How One Country Gave Free Menstrual Products to All Its Students
The Scottish government allocated £9.2 million to offer free sanitary products in schools and convinced other places in the UK to follow suit.
Furloughed Government Employees Are Running Out of Menstrual Products
Over the last couple weeks, I Support the Girls, a nonprofit for menstrual equity, has been inundated by requests for period products from workers affected by the shutdown.
Kotex Tampons Are Being Recalled After Reports of Them Unravelling Inside People's Vaginas
One type of Kotex tampon is being pulled from shelves after some customers had to seek medical attention.
A Guide to Getting Into Menstrual Cups
The long-lasting, reusable blood funnels have a rabid fan base. Here's everything you need to know about using a tiny chalice for your periods.
This User-Friendly Menstrual Cup Is What Happens When Design Is Inclusive
When her old cup kept failing her, Jane Adame, whose connective-tissue condition makes her joints unstable, had to imagine there was a better way.
What It's Like Growing Up with the Belief that Tampons Take Virginity
As a teen, I felt stuck in a miserable balancing act: hiding tampons from my family or being shamed by friends for not using them.
