How poor menstruation education has contributed to health-inequalities; shame, lack of knowledge & ill-informed consent

This post addresses the common misconception that some, if not all, women become ‘irrational’ just before their period.

10 workplace interventions that are more effective and less problematic than menstrual leave

How menstrual leave policies may reflect and contribute to cultures that position women as inferior to men.

Demands for menstrual leave only really make sense in the context of sweatshop labour conditions.

Nine menstrual myths that help make menstrual leave seem like a good idea (even if it really isn't!)

The origins of menstrual leave- as a response to wartime population losses and to secure jobs for returning soldiers.

Happy Menstrual 'Hygiene' Day! Soon to be Menstrual Health Day, because periods aren't dirty!

Our top 10 reasons for saying ‘people who menstruate’ instead of just 'women' when discussing menstrual health

Guest blogger, Elizabeth Goolden, compares the experiences of period poverty and taboos in Uganda and the UK

Is your period pain 'normal'… or a sign of PMS, endometriosis, or fibroids? Learn about different types and causes here.

Top 3 myth-busting tips for environmenstrual campaigning- healthy and eco-friendly menstrual product access for all!

The Top 10 Menstruation Myths exposed! We unpick the most common assumptions that lie behind the menstruation taboo

How to differentiate between 'normal menstrual changes' and the symptoms of PMS- Premenstrual Syndrome...

Virginity is not a physical state- The hymen is not a reliable indicator of whether or not a person has had sex.

Worried that your cycle is too short, too long, or just not 'regular' enough? Beware of the 28 day cycle myth!

Investigating why some menstrual myths persist, despite a lack of evidence. Part 2

Investigating why some menstrual myths persist, despite a lack of evidence. Part 1.

The myth that the (menstrual) experiences of a few female patients are somehow reflective of ‘all women'

International Women's Day Special- Part 3- how the myth of the 'irrational female' became medicalised...

International Women's Day Special- Part 2- how emerging democracies were forced to decide if women were 'able' citizens

International Women's Day Special- the origins of the myth of the ‘irrational female’ in 17th Century England

An independent and extremely comprehensive comparison of menstrual management products.

Significantly improve your hormonal health and wellbeing, without the need for medication (and it's side effects).

Balancing your hormone levels can reduce ill health symptoms, and the side effects of hormonal medication.

3 of 3- Why the womb has long been regarded as the defining part of a ‘female’ body

2 of 3- Why the womb has long been regarded as the defining part of a ‘female’ body.

1 of 3- Why the womb has long been regarded as the defining part of a ‘female’ body.

What is clinically known about the relationship between asthma and sex hormones.

How the female body was categorised as weak, resulting in the political oppression of women, throughout history.

The menstruation taboo has led to a gap in medical knowledge on the role of the menstrual cycle in ill health.

The need to consider the role of the menstrual cycle (or hormonal medication) in chronic health issues.