What causes irregular periods? A gynaecologist answers all our most Googled questions
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Why every employer should offer free sanitary products at work
We’re women, we menstruate, and we’re part of the workplace. So let’s flex our choices.
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- Nancy Saddington
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Life
“A message to the academic who said PMS is just a ‘cultural myth’”
"When people say it’s not real, I often wonder how they would cope with living my life."
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- Paula Akpan
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Life
Are “period badges” really the way to tackle menstruation stigma?
A company is asking female employees to wear a “special badge” if they are on their period.
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
A third of male office workers think discussing periods is unprofessional
It's 2019, and 32% of men still think talking about periods at work is inappropriate, study finds.
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- Jessica Rapana
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- Hollie Richardson
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Emma Barnett’s period sex story is hilarious, but the subtext is worrying
You need to listen to this...
Life
“I met the hormone whisperer – and my cycle will never be the same again”
Hormone expert and nutritionist Kay Ali tells Stylist why we should think of our hormones like “superpowers”, and how we can use them to our advantage.
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- Jessica Rapana
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Life
Woman shares dad’s curveball response after she asks him to buy sanitary pads
And Twitter trolls aren't here for it.
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- Megan Murray
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Life
Period leave: Would it help women in the workplace – or hold us back?
We lose up to nine days of productivity a year thanks to periods – but would it really be better to stay at home? Stylist investigates.
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- Robyn Wilder
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People
How Charli XCX is fighting period shame, one tampon string at a time
Every woman should watch this video and be reminded that we don’t need to be ashamed by menstruation.
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
Why that Charlie’s Angels tampon scene is so important
Director Elizabeth Banks has explained everything.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Alternative period products: 5 women trial the latest eco-friendly sanitary brands
Pads, tampons, pants or cups: which way will you go?
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- Christobel Hastings
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- Ava Welsing-Kitcher
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We try the innovative new age period products worth knowing about
Did you know there were two types of menstrual cup?
Life
“Black women with PCOS are being failed by doctors – and it’s causing a loss of trust in the NHS”
A lack of research means specialists don’t understand exactly what causes PCOS and how it should be diagnosed.
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- Ore Ogunbiyi
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Life
A book with 15 free tampons inside it has sold out for this political reason
Tampons are taxed at nearly three times the rate as books are in Germany.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Period poverty in the UK: 1 in 5 young girls are being bullied at school, here’s how you can help
Male classmates are calling them "dirty" and "disgusting"
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- Megan Murray
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Life
Vulva artwork takes over women’s public toilets for this reason
And they look amazing!
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Women gloriously roast a man who can’t believe periods happen at night
"Yes. It is true. When we sleep, our breathing comes to a complete stop and our hearts stop beating. Our soul is then transferred to a cloud."
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- Megan Murray
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Life
Wales just struck a major blow against period poverty in the UK
The Welsh government has announced a scheme addressing period poverty in schools. It’s a reminder that feminist activism can make a difference
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- Moya Crockett
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- Moya Crockett
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Why are hardly any women’s charities being supported by the tampon tax?
Over 100 experts have signed an open letter arguing that women’s organisations should benefit from the tampon tax.
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Why women need to start being bloody difficult about their health
No, you're not a hypochondriac for being concerned about your body
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- Jennifer Lipman
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