- 1. menstruation,
- (Tags)
- menstruation,
- Created on 20 March 2019
- 2. A Tampon Commercial Was Pulled From The Air (For A Ridiculous Reason)
- (Article tagged with: menstruation,)
- ... know their bodies and taking the shame away from menstruation. Too often, young people in particular are too scared to ask questions about their periods and resort to practices that end up causing them ...
- Created on 13 August 2020
- 3. How To Have Your First Zero Waste Period
- (Article tagged with: menstruation,)
- Periods. They’re a fact of life. Every month, for about a week, uterus-having folks deal with what Cher Horowitz iconically termed “the crimson wave” - an outpouring of blood that’s been taboo for ...
- Created on 24 May 2019
- 4. Kotex New Ads To Depict Period Blood As It Really Is: Red
- (Article tagged with: menstruation,)
- ... that accurately depicts menstruation blood is not just a step, but a leap forward in destigmatizing periods. Other companies in the past have tried to do what Kotex is doing now—depict menstrual blood ...
- Created on 19 February 2020
- 5. Maine Republican Politician Voted Against Free Menstrual Supplies in Prisons Because “It’s Not a Country Club”
- (Article tagged with: menstruation,)
- In the Maine state legislature, state representative Richard Pickett of Dixfield (take a moment to consider how fitting the name is) just voted against a measure that would have provided free menstrual ...
- Created on 20 March 2019
- 6. This Indian Company Offers Menstrual Leave To Its Employees -- Is It Helping or Hurting?
- (Article tagged with: menstruation,)
- In many parts of India, menstruation is often associated with dirtiness, making it a taboo subject. The origin of this taboo can be traced back to The Vedas, or ancient Hindu scriptures, which associates ...
- Created on 11 August 2020
- 7. Florida May Ban Girls From Engaging in Period Talk, and Judy Blume’s Cheeky Response Is What We Needed
- (Feminism)
- ... doesn’t specifically institute a ban against discussions of menstruation, it does put a limit on public elementary school education that discusses sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health ...
- Created on 23 March 2023
- 8. A Judy Blume Documentary, Queer Werewolves, and Trans Sex Worker Stories at Sundance Film Festival 2023 - BUST Reviews
- (Movies)
- ... which dealt with sensitive and controversial topics such as sex, menstruation, and masturbation, and have been banned and challenged in many schools and libraries by right-wing zealots. One of the most ...
- Created on 26 January 2023
- 9. Apparently, the State of Florida Wants to Know About Your Period
- (Feminism)
- ... concerns ranging from medical doctors, politicians and concerned citizens. Has anyone taught these legislators that menstruation ceases for many reasons besides pregnancy, like IDK exercise? — Lisa ...
- Created on 07 October 2022
- 10. Period Poverty in the United States is More Common Than You Think: The Tampon Shortage Will Only Make it Worse
- (Living)
- ... has increased by 9.8%, while the average price of pads has increased by 8.3%. This is a deeply consequential decision, seeing as many unhoused Americans have few options for menstruation but the tampon. ...
- Created on 22 June 2022
- 11. Popular UK Supermarket Chain Makes Real Change By Switching Up Name of Aisle From 'Feminine Hygiene' To 'Period Product
- (Feminism)
- ... 3, 2022 The history of menstruation is chock-full of misinformation. Pseudoscience on periods has been published in the medical community that says that period blood contains toxins. Vaginas ...
- Created on 03 March 2022
- 12. Research shows COVID-19 Vaccinations may affect periods in the short-term, but do not impact fertility
- (Sex)
- Earlier this year, BUST investigated claims that the COVID-19 vaccine may be having an impact on people’s menstrual cycles. Today, more research has been carried out regarding COVID vaccines and menstruation. ...
- Created on 17 September 2021
- 13. Mexico City Implements Ban on Single-Use Plastic — But People Who Menstruate Face the Consequences
- (General)
- ... not accepted due to sanctuary concerns. The environmental impact of plastic is significant, but the impact of losing an inexpensive and trusted menstruation product may impact the lives and wellbeing of ...
- Created on 05 March 2021
- 14. Social Impact Fashion Startup Oluna Is Fighting Period Poverty, One Pair Of Pants At A Time
- (Style)
- People who get periods have a lot to deal with. Beyond the physical discomfort and inconvenience of menstruation, the social stigma and inability to access menstrual health products is so profound ...
- Created on 08 January 2021
- 15. La Chica's "La Loba" is An Anthem for She-Wolv
- (Music)
- ... all over the nation: “You could see there was blood coming out of her eyes, blood coming out of wherever.” For years, the menstruation cycle has been rendered “taboo” by the general public, deemed inappropriate ...
- Created on 09 December 2020
- 16. How Two Girls In Uganda Are Destigmatizing Periods
- (Feminism)
- ... their program 'Girls for School' in fall 2018, as they were just entering their teenage years. Their work encourages students to shed the period shame, educates people on menstruation, and teaches women ...
- Created on 30 October 2020
- 17. Pro-Democracy Protests in Thailand Spark Feminist Political Movement
- (Feminism)
- ... women secured 15 percent of parliament. In addition, issues relating to menstruation are still considered taboo in Thailand, leaving gaps in information about the topic. However, the prices of menstrual ...
- Created on 07 October 2020
- 18. This UK Tampax Ad Was Pulled From Ireland Airwaves For Being Too “Vulgar”
- (Feminism)
- ... ban this ad is simply unacceptable. Censorship of information on sexuality and reproduction belongs in the past.” Charlotte Amrouche, who hosts menstruation workshops in Ireland added, “To ban the ad on ...
- Created on 02 September 2020
- 19. A Tampon Commercial Was Pulled From The Air (For A Ridiculous Reason)
- (Feminism)
- ... know their bodies and taking the shame away from menstruation. Too often, young people in particular are too scared to ask questions about their periods and resort to practices that end up causing them ...
- Created on 13 August 2020
- 20. This Indian Company Offers Menstrual Leave To Its Employees -- Is It Helping or Hurting?
- (Feminism)
- In many parts of India, menstruation is often associated with dirtiness, making it a taboo subject. The origin of this taboo can be traced back to The Vedas, or ancient Hindu scriptures, which associates ...
- Created on 11 August 2020
