May 2013
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May 23rd
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You know you're a menstrual cup user when?
You know you’re a menstrual cup user when___________.
May 23rd
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May 22nd
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May 22nd
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Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young? →
Research suggests certain parenting styles may trigger early menstruation. Menstruation is occurring at younger age. Why do you think that is? My suspicion is that diet plays a huge role…
May 21st
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May 21st
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May 20th
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LOOK: The Most Absurd Tampon Line Ever? →
Menstrual product advertising is not exactly known for its honesty. After all, it wasn’t until 2011 that a company — Always for the win — used real blood instead of scary blue liquid in their ads.
May 20th
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May 16th
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Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women -... →
Keeping your pelvic diaphragm muscles in shape is useful when using the menstrual cup, as well as to avoid incontinence and improve your sex life. Heck yeah! Kegel exercises — Follow this how-to guide for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles.
May 16th
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Anne Frank, Puberty and... Pornography? →
I was 10 when I read The Diary of Anne Frank. As a Jewish girl, I grew up with the story of Anne. She could have been me; she could have been any of us. The idea that this work could be deemed pornographic is beyond insulting. I completely agree. Do you?
May 15th
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What advice would you give to a young person who wants to try a menstrual cup but doesn’t know how to bring it up to their parent (s)?
May 14th
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What the Heck Is €œGateway Sexual Activity€?  →
Ha. They made a reference to D.A.R.E! But really, what do you think?
May 14th
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May 13th
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Start Sex Education Early, Definitely Before... →
Sharing a book with a young child, or letting an older child read one independently, often leads to questions and conversations about sexual health. By Robie H. Harris. When did you first learn about the ins and outs of puberty? Was it from your parents, friend or the Internet?
May 13th
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May 10th
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May 9th
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May 9th
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Menstrual cups. Gross? Yes or no?
May 9th
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May 8th
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May 8th
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Study: Women altering menstruation cycles in large... →
Poll of the day: Have you altered your cycle and why?
May 7th
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Lunette Menstrual Cup
abigfatfeminist: I thought I’d make a post on my first use of it. For my own use, and I guess for anyone else who has been considering purchasing a menstrual cup but is nervous about it.  Read More A great honest review! Thanks for tumbling your experience!
May 6th
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Lunette.
visionsofsamantha: In which I talk about menstrual cups. Read More Thanks Samantha! You rock!
May 6th
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May 6th
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Let She Who Is Without Period Stains Throw The... →
I just saw a picture online of Britney’s period stain and I am horrified. I don’t know why they would post a picture of that and I really feel terrible about it. I think that the paparazzi have gone too far.
May 2nd
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Nepalese menstruation tradition dies hard →
Sharmila Bhul is just one of many women and girls who have died in isolation while practising chaupadi – a Hindu ritual which deems menstruation unclean
May 1st
April 2013
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Apr 30th
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period tumblr: Reproductive Fact of the Day #4:... →
rabbleprochoice: There are four main players when it comes to hormones involved in the menstrual cycle: Estrogens (this a family of hormones, not just a single hormone, for example, estradiol is an estrogen) Progesterone FSH (follicle stimulating hormone LH (Luteinizing hormone) They…
Apr 30th
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Apr 30th
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Apr 29th
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Apr 27th
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Apr 25th
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Apr 24th
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Apr 24th
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State Finishes Effort To Eliminate Gender Bias In... →
By Laura L. Myers SEATTLE, April 22 (Reuters) - Washington state’s governor signed into law on Monday the final piece of a six-year effort to rewrite state laws using gender-neutral vocabulary, replacing terms such as “fisherman” and “freshman” with “fisher” and “first-year student.” Lawmakers have passed a series of bills since 2007 to root...
Apr 23rd
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Apr 23rd
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Apr 22nd
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Apr 22nd
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Celebrate Earth Day by Greening Your Sex Life →
bedsider: Yes, you can make your sex life greener! What better way to celebrate Earth Day?
Apr 22nd
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Apr 19th
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Want to make sure you don't hook up with a... →
Being vigilant about one’s ancestry is critical to avoid incest in Iceland. A new app aims to help. Yay!
Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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Making Menstruation Matter- For All the Wrong... →
“The assumptions about what women can and cannot do while menstruating make for a long and logic-defying list.”
Apr 17th
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Apr 17th
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Apr 16th
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Apr 16th
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TSS - Toxic Shock Syndrome →
TSS is an extremely rare, but potentially fatal disease and can occur in men, women and children. As the majority of reported cases occur in young girls and women under 30, TSS is associated with high-absorbency tampon use. Early recognition and cure are of vital importance, so if you have symptoms such as fever, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, a rash that resembles a sunburn, dizziness, muscle...
Apr 15th
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Apr 11th
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Apr 10th