What it’s like to get your period when you’re trans
Jen Bell, Clue
Menstruation is not just a “woman thing”. Periods can be a pain—especially if you experience gender dysphoria, or have an illness like PCOS or endometriosis. We asked…
Africa Pads: Investing In Teenage Girls For A More Just, Stable, and Peaceful World!
Africa Bags
One out of ten girls in Sub-Sahara Africa miss 1/4 of school days or drop out completely due to menstrual products being unavailable or unaffordable.
23 Million Women Drop Out Of School Every Year When They Start Menstruating In India
Saptarshi Dutta, NDTV
In India, 23 million girls drop out of school early when they start menstruating and many of them end up facing acute health problems.
How Do Homeless Women Cope With Their Periods?
Bustle
Every month, thousands of homeless women are placed in a crisis situation when they get their periods. From dealing with infections to being unable to purchase sanitary supplies, keeping safe and clean isn’t easy on the streets.