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Vulvani Release Free Stock Images on Menstruation
Menstrual education platform, Vulvani, have released a series of free to use stock images that feature beautiful and accurate photos depicting all things periods! The collection eschews the infamous blue liquid completely, using realistic representations of periods. From moon cups to a person clutching a water bottle, this collection of images is a welcome addition…
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Scotland to Provide Free Period Products to All!
Last week, Scotland became the first country in the world to offer free access to period products for all. After leading the way in period provision, providing products in schools from 2017, it has made a huge step forward for menstrual equality. In a system that is not means-tested, meaning that anyone can access the…
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Why Does My Period Make Me… CRAVE CHOCOLATE?
This week On My Blob, I’ve been thinking about what questions I have about my periods that I’ve never actually asked. Given that I am currently craving all kinds of chocolate and sugary treats because of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), now seems like the perfect time to explore what’s actually going on in my body. Why…
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Guest Post: What’s the Best Way to Manage Your Period While Travelling?
Advice from Clémentine at Voyage de Miel. Anyone travelling with a womb may have to face dealing with their period on the road. Sadly, period protection is yet another concern a male traveller wouldn’t have to worry about. My husband and I just came back from our honeymoon: a 14-month world tour, here is how…
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How Much Plastic is in Our Period Products?
In 2020, many of us want to live more sustainably and a major concern is the consumption of single-use plastics. In fact, around 45% of shoppers are actively seeking products that are better for the environment. For many this means ditching plastic bags, water bottles and coffee cups, but what about our period products? Unfortunately,…