How to make a ‘time of the month’ kit for your teenager which they will thank you for
Even as adults periods can be a pain but as a teen, they’re even more problematic. When you’ve only just begun having your period it can be hard to figure out your menstrual cycle and just when you’re going to need all your supplies. As parents, we can make this time of the month a […]
4 years ago
My boss called me out for carrying a sanitary towel to office bathroom- is she wrong?
Just when we thought we were making some progress… Repeat after me- periods are normal. Women should not be shamed for having periods or embarrassed about them. However, it seems like some people did not get the memo. One woman has revealed that her boss called her out for carrying a sanitary towel to the […]
4 years ago
Is it time for endometriosis to be classed as a disability?
“Greater awareness of the disease would go some way towards endometriosis being taken more seriously.” Endometriosis can be a debilitating disease that drastically alters the lives of those who suffer from it. For some, the pain caused by the illness can be extremely limiting, meaning they can’t carry out the same actions – particularly in […]
4 years ago
Schoolgirls ‘bleeding through clothes’ due to strict school bathroom policy
Schoolgirls are bleeding through their clothes due to a strict bathroom policy that has been put in place in a number of schools in America. The network of Chicago charter schools are facing criticism for introducing a rule that permits students limited bathroom visits during the day. The schools have since told students to tie […]
9 years ago