October 2011
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What to Call Your Period in Other Countries →
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In 2010 alone, the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup...
– The Daily Reveille
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Helping African Girls, One Pad At A Time →
prolongedeyecontact:
“In sub-Saharan Africa, the school attendance rate is among the lowest in the world—only six in ten eligible children make it as far as primary school, and many factors, including sexual harassment by male teachers and pressure from families to become caregivers at a young age, play a role, the biggest factor may be the onset of menstruation. According to the United Nations...
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Laws regarding menses
nonchalante:
1. Menses and Salaat
All kinds of salah (obligatory or Sunnah) are prohibited for women in their menstruation.
One is not obliged to make up the salah, UNLESS she could get one complet Raka’ within the prescribed time of salat. For example: A woman was clean right before Maghrib enough to get one Raka’a for salah, but had her menses right after sunset…after she is completely...
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The Power of the Menstruation Cycle →
sacredwoman:
Dancer and Trainer, Makeda Voletta, talks to women about the spiritual and psychic powers of their menstruation cycle!
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Reasons to Consider a Menstrual Cup →
slett-lune:
“That’s right, it’s a reusable menstrual product! If you haven’t heard of these before, you are probably pretty grossed out right now. But before you click away, read a little more, and I think you’ll understand the benefits of a menstrual cup, even if you don’t necessarily want to try one out.”
I thought I’d put TMI Tuesday to some good use and help spread this nicely...
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