Category: Periods in Pop Culture
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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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Why is it Called “Feminine Hygiene” Anyway?
Last month New Zealand retail chain Countdown became the first international retailer to officially ditch the “euphemistic” language commonly used around periods in retail. Words like “sanitary” and “feminine hygiene” will no longer be used to describe the products and aisles, instead, the brand will finally call a period a period. This landmark move shows…
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I May Destroy You: Period Sex and Blood Clots on the BBC
**This blog contains spoilers for episode three: Don’t Forget the Sea** Like the rest of the internet, I’ve been totally blown away by Michaela Coel’s ground-breaking new BBC drama, I May Destroy You. The show deals with sex and consent in a nuanced and multifaceted way. In particular, episode three explores period sex and brings…
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Popular Period Myths and How to Bust Them!
Period myths can be pervasive in our culture. Spanning from the somewhat logical to the downright outrageous, there are many strange ideas that continue to circulate around menstruation. These rumours, myths and ideas contribute to the misinformation, stigma and shame we experience around periods. Some of these myths are easily busted, with many of the…
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