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Endometriosis 1 Year On From Diagnosis
After a decade of GP visits and increasingly stressful symptoms, I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis last year. It felt pertinent to share part of my story to not only help myself come to terms with it but to, hopefully, find a way to support others. I walked home from the doctor’s office late in…
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What is in a Name: Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022
Yes… there is a day for everything nowadays isn’t there? Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated on the 28th May worldwide, is a great one though! It provides a global advocacy platform for charities, government agencies, the private sector, and individuals to promote good menstrual hygiene management for all. Can we talk about the name though? ‘Menstrual…
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Period Positivity: Explained
You may have heard the term (or seen the hashtag) period positive flying around in conversations on menstrual health. But what is period positivity? And how can it be helpful for you? Coined in 2006 by period activist, PSHE teacher and comedian, Chella Quint, period positive is an award, a curriculum model and a learning…
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A Lack of Menopause Support is Driving Women Out of the Workforce
Imagine, you’ve spent your adult life building your career only to find yourself forced to leave due to a completely natural bodily transformation. For many people experiencing menopause, this is their reality. Generally speaking, menopause arrives between the ages of 45 and 55, although for some it may begin outside of this age range. While…
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Why We Should Be Talking About Menstrual Leave Policies
Menstrual leave is a thorny subject. For many, it represents an opportunity to talk about the very real need for greater flexibility in the workplace to accommodate menstruation. But for others, it’s a dangerous idea that goes against the hard won right for women to be seen as equal in the workplace. Following the news…
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