Sameness versus difference...
- Biological variation
- Not 'all women'
- People who menstruate
- Sex and hormones
Evidence-based blogs...
Why we say 'people who menstruate'(opens in new tab)
The importance of being precise in the language we use to communicate with others about menstrual health, human rights, and gender equality.
Not all women; understanding biological variation(opens in new tab)
Myth-busting the idea that the (menstrual) experiences of a few individuals are somehow reflective of ‘all women’...
The 'virginity' myth(opens in new tab)
Myth-busting the dangerous (even murderous) concept that there is a part of the female body (the hymen) that indicates whether or not that person has had penetrative heterosexual sex.
Let's talk about sex... and hormones(opens in new tab)
Although a person’s sex is a key factor in menstrual health, sex categorisation is far less straightforward than we are typically led to believe. Get the facts, here.
Quick links...
Normal changes
Unusual changes
Tracking changes
4 steps to health
What's normal?
Cycle length
Blood loss
Mood changes
Period pain
Changes v symptoms