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How to Have a Period Without Ruining the Planet
Tampons and pads all contain plastic, and generate more than 200,000 tonnes of waste per year. Here's what you can do about it.
This Indian Festival Is a Fuck-You to All Those Who Think Menstruating Is Still a Taboo
Women in India and Nepal will be protesting and playing games to shatter the prejudice against periods.
What It's Like Growing Up with the Belief that Tampons Take Virginity
As a teen, I felt stuck in a miserable balancing act: hiding tampons from my family or being shamed by friends for not using them.
This Is What Happens When You Flush Things That Shouldn't Be Flushed
Condoms, tampons, and wet wipes belong in the trash can, people.
Biodegradable Pads Are Almost Here
Scientists developed a thin pad that breaks down in weeks, not centuries.
College Kids Want Free Tampons for America
College campuses are leading the charge to provide tampons, pads, and other sanitary supplies to everyone, free of charge.
What Happens When You Get Your Period in Space?
Hint: You can only use one of two Space Station toilets.
Venezuela Is Running Low on Condoms, Birth Control, and Shampoo
Condoms cost about $70 each, while the government is trying to teach women how to make their own pads, with fabric.
The Price Young Girls Pay When Tampons Aren't Free
When students don't have access to menstrual products, they suffer academically and face potential health risks—and it's especially bad for those living in poverty. Because of this, New York City Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras-Copeland is trying to make...
Soaking It Up With Menstrual Sea Sponges
Looking into the growing trend of managing periods with porous objects that are technically animals.
For Asylum Seekers Menstruation Is a Complicated and Often Humiliating Process
Women are often forced to line up for hours to access pads and tampons. Many bleed through their clothes and are forced to make due with tent cloths.