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Quickies: Periods and the Menstrual Cycle
A short, fast, sex ed summary about periods and the menstrual cycle.
Sexuality in Color: The Latinx Tampon Taboo
Only a small percentage of Latinas in the U.S. use tampons, despite their cultural prevalence—what gives?
Period Woes: A Play in Two Acts
Bella11
Hello, I'm 14, and I'm always scared of having my period unprepared, so I always wear a pad when I go out. How can I get over my fear of getting my clothes dirty ? Thank you. ...
Decoding Sex in the Media: Tampon Commercial Weirdness
I’ve noticed recently that, of all the hygiene product advertisements—ads for deodorant, toilet paper, diapers, soap, tissues, etc.—menstrual pad and tampon commercials are by far the weirdest.
Lunapads Reusable Menstrual Products
Reusable pads, panties, Divacups, and related goodies for all your no-disposable-menstrual-product needs!
Party in My Pants Reusable Pads
Cheery, fun, and comfortable reusable menstrual pads and liners! It's like a party in your pants and your period's invited.
Alternative and Environmentally Friendly Menstrual Products
Not a fan of shoving chemical-laden disposable products all up in your ladyparts? Come learn about some of the many alternative, reusable, and eco-friendly options for menstrual wrangling!
Three on Going With the Flow
Anonymous
I am going on a graduation-required 28 day backpacking trip. It is likely that this will happen to fall around my period. What is the best way to work with your period when backpacking? Pads are out of the question, as they are not so great for letting your pelvic area "breathe" during exercise. Tampons...meh....
What Are Menstrual Cups?
Looking for an alternative to tampons or pads? A user asks about menstrual cups, and we give her -- and you -- the scoop.