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Menstruation

These Girls Talked About Using Socks and Toilet Paper When Pads and Tampons Weren't Available

They're doing it for an important reason.

A Bunch of Tampons Just Got Recalled Because They Unravelled in People's Vaginas

The offending tampons were reportedly sold over the course of two years.

Why Talking About Menstruation Is Actually a Good Thing

It's OK to talk about periods.

Munroe Bergdorf Reposted a Period Stain on Instagram Because She's a Good Ally

"I want to make sure I use it for ALL women, not just women like myself."

California Still Taxes Menstrual Products — But You Can Help End That

"Menstruators are being taxed over a natural, bodily function."

How to Feel Totally Comfortable Swimming on Your Period

Shed your shame and your uterine lining.

Everything You Need to Know About Period Sex

All your questions answered.

Not Being Able to Afford Tampons Could Hurt Your Mental Health

A new study shows just how damaging period poverty can be.

These People Are Getting Real About Periods on Menstrual Hygiene Day

“I bleed every month and I am not ashamed of it."

What Period Stigma Looks Like Across the World

From the U.S. to China, period taboo is real.

What Happens When You Get Your Period During Ramadan

"When a woman has her period, the way she observes Ramadan changes."

This Woman Started a Pad Drive After Facing "Petty" Harassment

Someone left pads on the female mayor's doorstep, and Samantha Green is turning the gesture around.

The Story of My First Period, and Why I’m Not Ashamed of It

Nadya Okamoto details her first menstruation, and why she’s fighting against the stigma around periods.

These Period GIFs Make Menstruation Cute

Annie Wong is smashing stigma with period animations.

Cameron Kasky Learned the Truth About Periods After Filling His Clear Backpack With Tampons

"I only got lights. I didn’t know."

Here's How Your Period Changes Your Skin Beyond Hormonal Acne

It goes beyond hormonal acne.

This Period Company Featured a Man in Their Latest Campaign

For a great reason.

Why We Need to Stop Normalizing Menstrual Pain

Endometriosis is going undiagnosed in millions of women.

This Woman Had Both Her Legs Amputated After Having Toxic Shock Syndrome

Lauren Wasser shared her story.