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Woman with two vaginas believed it was normal to use two tampons while on her period
Tee Bartlett is sharing her experiences on social media to help others better understand the condition.
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Zoe Sugg, Maisie Williams partner with WaterAid to launch ‘period bags’
The charity project has been launched to try and tackle the stigma surrounding periods.
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Period pants still being hit with VAT tax despite pads and tampons getting off the hook from 2021
The government has responded after a petition generated more than 11,000 signatures.
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Flushable sanitary pads are here to help periods become more sustainable
The new pads can be flushed after use and break down like toilet roll.
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Pantone releases new colour to tackle the stigma surrounding menstruation
The crimson red hue has been inspired by periods.
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Superdrug launches range of sanitary products for 'people who menstruate'
The inclusive move comes weeks after Harry Potter author JK Rowling was embroiled in a debate over using the phrase 'people who menstruate' rather than 'women'
Yahoo Life UKThe potential cancer sign that many women are ignoring
Unexpected vaginal bleeding can be a key symptom of gynaecological cancer.
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Bodyform's advert is the boundary-breaking period campaign women have been waiting for
The advert tackles everything from menstruation to menopause, and everything in between.
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Period poverty 'getting worse' because of lockdown, charity finds
Without access to free products at school, many girls are unable to get period products.
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Is lockdown impacting our periods?
Stress and anxiety can cause shifts in your normal cycle.
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Here's why you shouldn't use crochet tampons as an environmentally friendly alternative
Handmade tampons don’t have to pass rigorous safety tests.
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding lowers risk of early menopause, study finds
This is because ovulation stops during menopause and slows down during breastfeeding.
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This is how much you could save in a lifetime by swapping from tampons to a menstrual cup
Periods cost women an average of £18k by the time they die...
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Company becomes first in the UK to offer women flexible working during periods
Thousands of women are too embarrassed to mention their periods at work.
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8 of the best feminine hygiene products for cleaning down there
We've selected the most natural, gentle washes worthy of any shower-time routine.
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Reusable period pants to swap for tampons and pads
You might be under the misconception that period underwear is like an adult nappy.
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Women are spending £5,000 on period products in their lifetime
The average woman spends around £10.24 on period products every month.
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Woman begs doctors for hysterectomy at 29 due to crippling periods
Kate Spargo, a mum-of-two from Truro, Cornwall, first asked doctors for a hysterectomy at the age of 25 – due to terrible period pain.
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Dad praised for brilliant way he handled daughter's first period
The dad handled the situation like a boss.
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A third of male workers think discussing periods at work is unprofessional
When will the period stigma end?
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Women are using code names for periods and it is deepening the taboo
Why can we still not talk about periods?
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Menstrual cups: everything you need to know
Should you consider switching to this new product? We investigate the pros and the cons.
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Period-proof swimwear for teenagers has landed
No more stressing about swimming pool leaks.
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Always removes packaging's female symbol to make sanitary towels inclusive
Always, owned by Proctor & Gamble, will remove the feminine Venus logo from its packaging.
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The great period taboo: Why can't we talk about them?
It’s something that happens to 50% of the population, so why are they such a taboo subject?
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Holland & Barrett launches high street’s first reusable period-wear range
The high street retailer is offering affordable and eco-friendly options for women and girls.