Stern warning for anyone who uses pads during their period
Doctors warn about this specific health issue It’s no secret that ‘that time of the month’ can already be a bit of a nuisance, so the last thing anyone wants is another uncomfortable or unpleasant side effect to deal with. If you’re someone who prefers using sanitary pads on your period, we might have some […]
9 months ago
Stepmum interferes after biological mum bans daughter from buying tampons
Do you think this stepmum was in the wrong? Being a stepparent can be very difficult at the best of times, particularly if you clash with the child’s biological parent. One stepmother was left feeling conflicted after her stepdaughter’s mother told her she wasn’t allowed to use tampons. She explained that she has been married […]
2 years ago
How to have the period talk as a parent
How do you start the conversation about periods? Do you remember how your parents told you that girls will bleed monthly for years? When you put it like that it sounds a lot scarier than what it really is. So how can you approach the subject of menstruation in a way that’s both informative and […]
2 years ago
Breaking period taboos: My boys carry pads and tampons in their school bags
It’s NORMAL. In our house, we have talked about periods and tampons and pads and what it all is and means ever since my children were tiny. My little girl and little boy have seen tampons and pads in the bathroom, asked about them and gotten explanations from the get-go, and honestly, why would you […]
4 years ago
Spain set to offer three-day ‘menstrual leave’ for women every month
Who’s moving to Spain with us? Those of us who suffer from period pains, know first-hand just how horrific these days can be to get through every month. Which is exactly why we are applauding Spain right now, which is set to become the very first European country to approve a law granting ‘menstrual leave’ […]
4 years ago
Period irregularities ‘most likely’ caused by Covid vaccine, new study finds
“There are sufficient numbers of women who are experiencing changes, not just in Norway, but also abroad, to make it likely that this is connected to the vaccine.” According to a brand new Norwegian study, there seems to be a link between the Covid-19 vaccine and certain period changes some women have experienced. Speaking to […]
5 years ago