Welcome to a world of menstruation and everything that it is connected to. Learn with me about the wonders of the menstrual cycle and societies issues with a natural process.
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Menstrual Leave – A Feminist’s Dream or Pandora’s Box?
When I was writing my bachelor’s thesis over one and a half years ago, one thing I found really interesting, was finding out the different points of view on menstrual leave. Menstrual leave — sometimes called period leave — is a topic that’s gaining attention around the world. Most recently when Spain guaranteed menstruating people, who suffer
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Period Insomnia – Why Your Period Might Be Stealing Your Sleep
Period insomnia is a type of secondary insomnia linked to hormonal changes during menstruation, particularly affecting those with PMS or PMDD. Symptoms include difficulty sleeping and mood disturbances. Management strategies involve personalized approaches like sleep hygiene, relaxation techniques, and potentially medications, though research on effective solutions remains limited.
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MENstruation – Why men are important to the conversation
Period stigma is still huge to this day. In some areas more then in others, but every menstruating person on this planet has dealt with period stigma. It is easy to say we should change that and bring periods out of the shadows, but actually doing something is still difficult because of the internalised stigma
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Going through the Phases
Understanding the Menstrual Cycle: Phases, Hormones, and Wellness Tips The menstrual cycle is an intricate biological rhythm. This cycle, with an average length of 28 days, is typically divided in four phases: Menstruation, the Follicular phase, Ovulation, and the Luteal phase. Each phase is marked by hormonal changes, physical symptoms, and emotional shifts. Understanding these
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | Everything you need to know
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a reality for many, often bringing a mix of physical and emotional symptoms that can range from mildly annoying to genuinely disruptive. Understanding what causes PMS, identifying its symptoms, and finding effective relief strategies can help you navigate this phase of the menstrual cycle with more ease and control. What is
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The Outing of the Menstrual Status – Natural or Tabu?
When I was writing my undergrad dissertation, I read a lot about the concept of the outing of the menstrual status. This was portrayed as one of the greatest dangers for menstruating people around the world and something that menstrual leave would contribute to. But what does the outing of the menstrual status even mean?
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