periods

AGENDA

‘My uterus is out’: Amy Schumer just underwent major endometriosis surgery

Amy Schumer has revealed that she’s had both her appendix and her uterus removed as a result of…

By Sarah Finnan

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SELF

Yes, comfortable periods exist (and no, you shouldn’t feel your tampon): Here’s how

Can you sleep with a tampon in? What exactly causes Toxic Shock Syndrome? There’s still a lot of…

By Shayna Sappington

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SELF

WATCH: Irish Natalya O’Flaherty’s powerful poem on period comfort and breaking the taboo

The Irish spoken word poet and Tampax have teamed up to release a moving video, calling for change…

By Shayna Sappington

SELF

#EndPeriodPoverty: ‘The shame and stigma around periods has to end’

By Jennifer McShane

endometriosis

SELF

An in-depth look at endometriosis: Causes, risks, symptoms and treatments

Dr Marion Gluck, founder of The Marion Gluck Clinic, the specialists in bio-identical hormones, explains why endometriosis is…

By IMAGE

AGENDA

Scottish politicians vote on universal access to period products today: here’s why it matters

MSPs will vote today on whether to provide free sanitary products in public buildings, which could see Scotland…

By Megan Burns

period waste

SELF

1 tampon takes longer to degrade than the average woman’s lifespan

Passionate about sustainability? Here's how to cut back on period waste Did you know the average woman will…

By Grace McGettigan

SELF

4 tips to help alleviate Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms

Many women dread the time of the month that can come with bloating, sugar cravings, breast tenderness, cramping,…

By Jennifer McShane

SELF

The Menstrual Cycle: ‘Give yourself space to let the tears flow’

What actually happens during the menstrual cycle? Menstruality coach Lisa De Jong talks us through each phase and…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

WATCH: Powerful new Bodyform ad shatters the taboos around periods, endometriosis and menopause

A new advert called #wombstories is shattering the taboos that surround periods, endometriosis, menopause, fertility and all of…

By Edaein OConnell

TED Talk

EDITORIAL

Watch Jen Gunter’s incredible TED Talk which asks why we can’t talk about periods

Gynaecologist Jen Gunter blew the audience away with her TED Talk which asked why we can't talk about…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Actress Patsy Kensit has opened up about the severity of her menopause symptoms

Former 'Emmerdale' actress Patsy Kensit has opened up about her menopause experience and explains why she now wants…

By Edaein OConnell