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By Jan 19, 2021
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How to make your period more eco-friendly

Menstruation shouldn’t be so difficult for the planet, too.
By Dec 10, 2020
Health

What we can learn from Scotland’s free period products

Improving the lives of people who menstruate is a win for public health.
By May 26, 2020
Space

A brief history of menstruating in space

Before women started flying in space, NASA was a little worried they might die having their periods.
By Mar 16, 2020
Health

The next generation might actually know what their period products are made of

Consumers are calling for ingredient transparency in menstrual hygiene products, and Thinx Inc. CEO Maria Molland is leading the charge.
By Jan 15, 2020
Health

Period underwear may contain troubling chemicals—but the real problem is much bigger

Menstrual products are under-regulated around the world
By Nov 15, 2019
Health

Apple Watches and iPhones want to track your period to make reproductive health better for all

But what does it mean for data privacy and marginalized people?
By Oct 8, 2019
Health

How menopause evolved—and what it means for us

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Menstrual cups were invented in 1867. What took them so long to gain popularity?

Period tech helped women "overcome prejudice leveled against a bleeding body." The technology's future could be even more freeing.
By Jul 31, 2019
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Menstrual cups are just as safe and effective as tampons—and far cheaper

Despite a long history of use, menstrual cups still get far less attention than pads and tampons.
By Jul 2, 2019
Health

Science is here to validate your PMS cravings

Have a hankering for carbs? There might be a good reason to indulge.