menstrual health
This Is How I Manage ‘Severe PMS’ That Makes Me Wanna Die
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is the understudied evil twin of PMS, and it drives 15 percent of its sufferers to attempt suicide.
Can Ibuprofen Really Help With a Heavy Period Flow?
The limited research available has shown NSAIDs can reduce menstrual bleeding—and that it comes with risks.
A Japanese Store Thought Period Badges for Their Female Staff Were a Good Idea
The badges depict Seiri-Chan, a popular manga character that personifies a woman’s period.
New York Is Finally Pulling the Plug on Its Tampon Tax
This week, the New York Senate voted unanimously to stop placing a sales tax on menstrual products. Previously, the state did not classify pads and tampons as a "medical necessity"—although products like Rogaine and ChapStick fit the bill.
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