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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. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. Menstruators On Twitter Are Super Confused About This Period Product—As They Should Be: (Living); ... July 17, 2020 “Your vagina is not a cupboard,” Gunter added. The replies of Gunter’s initial post became flooded with conversations on how the stigma around menstruation and the natural processes of ...; Created on 22 July 2020
17. I Support The Girls: This Organization Reminds Us That ‘Periods Don’t Stop For Pandemics’: (Feminism); ... via Global Citizen on YouTube MORE FROM BUST The Alliance For Period Supplies Helps Make Menstruation More Manageable Delhi Women Host “Period Fest” To End The Stigma Against Menstruation Kotex ...; Created on 20 April 2020
18. The Alliance For Period Supplies Helps Make Menstruation More Manageable: (Living); ... today! More from BUST Black Woman-Owned "The Honey Pot" Attacked Online: Let's Talk About Intersectional Feminism Delhi Women Host “Period Fest” To End The Stigma Against Menstruation Tenn. ...; Created on 16 March 2020
19. Black Woman-Owned "The Honey Pot" Attacked Online: Let's Talk About Intersectional Feminism ...: (Feminism); ... The CROWN Act Takes 3 More Victories — Here's What It Is & Why It's Important Kotex New Ads To Depict Period Blood As It Really Is: Red Delhi Women Host “Period Fest” To End The Stigma Against Menstruation ...; Created on 03 March 2020
20. Scotland Will Be The First Country To Offer Free Period Products: (Feminism); Scotland passed a bill on Tuesday, February 25 that will ensure free tampons and pads in public places. This will make period products available to all who need them — and they’re the first country ...; Created on 27 February 2020

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