periods
We Asked an Economist What Would Happen If All Women Took 'Period Leave'
Would the economy crumble as businesses fell apart under the strain? Er, no - and it might actually make work more productive for everyone.
Can Sharks Smell Period Blood and Will They Eat You Because of It?
If you're on the rag in Hawaii, are you on the menu for deadly sea creatures?
Sticking Weed in Your Vagina Can Help Your Period Cramps
This week, the notorious "weed lube" manufacturer Foria debuted a new product: Foria Relief, a vaginal suppository designed to ease menstrual cramps. We tried it to see if it works.
A Quarter of Men Think They Get PMS Too, According to a New Survey
A British poll found that 26 percent of males experience the same monthly symptoms associated with menstruation.
How One Man Ran the World's Only Menstruation Museum From His Basement
The sad tale of an aging bachelor, a massive collection of menstrual memorabilia, and the museum that may one day rise again.
A Guide to Periods For Men
A woman's period is so natural, your mum couldn't have made you without it. Did I just make you think of your mum's period? Great. We're getting somewhere.
Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Taught Me Everything About Being a Woman
As it turns 20, we revisit the record that perfectly encapsulates everything that women are encouraged not to be.
We Spoke to the Women Fighting Australia’s Tampon Tax
Australia's 15 years of taxing periods may finally be coming to an end soon. But why has this recent campaign been more successful than previous attempts?
Female Hormones Can Make a Bloody Mess of Your Mental Health
It's time people took the mental repercussions of periods seriously.
Female Comedians Tell Their Best (and Worst) Period Stories
My period started for the first time when I was 13 and happened to be at home. My mum was also home, but I was too embarrassed to go tell her, so I emailed her. While we were both home.
For Homeless Women, Having a Period Isn't a Hassle – It's a Nightmare
As long as sanitary ware is classified as a "non-essential" and "luxury" item, and isn't given out for free like condoms, homeless women may be forced to shoplift for tampons and towels, or resort to using tissue from McDonald's toilets.
Should Women Get Days off Work During Their Period?
There's an ongoing debate about the merits of "menstrual leave" - basically, getting a few extra sick days for when you're on the rag.