Do you have a bleeding disorder? — Menstrual MattersI was recently contacted by someone from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in relation to a previous blog post —…Oct 28, 2020Oct 28, 2020
Free critical menstruation studies resource!The world’s first ever handbook of critical menstruation studies has been launched… What is more, it is free to access online! In the…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Reframing the endometriosis ‘diagnostic problem’…Note: Endometriosis (pronounced en-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis) is the name given to the condition where cells like the ones in the lining of the…Jul 15, 2020Jul 15, 2020
Premenstrual mood changes… What’s normal?Here is our myth-busting guide to help you know the difference between ‘normal’ and problematic mood changes. Trigger warning — mention of…May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
Managing your periods when you have autismWe spoke to Robyn Steward, author of ‘ The Autism-Friendly Guide to Periods’, to ask her about the specific challenges of, and top tips…Apr 22, 2020Apr 22, 2020
Menstrual blood loss… What’s normal?Here is our myth-busting guide to help you know the difference between ‘normal’ and problematic ‘heavy’ menstrual flow, estimate your own…Feb 24, 2020Feb 24, 2020
Managing periods when you have a visual impairmentWe conducted a small survey, in collaboration with VI Talk, a fantastic social support network for anyone with a visual impairment. We…Jan 15, 2020Jan 15, 2020
Washing your lady bits (vagina and vulva)… The facts.The menstrual taboo, plus the sexualisation of the female body, means that most children, parents, and even some doctors, do not know…Nov 19, 2019Nov 19, 2019
Hiding that You’re Hiding it: The Double Burden of Menstrual InvisibilityThere is a lot of pressure on menstruators to hide their periods. Indeed, this is the subject of our recent article ‘’ Out of Order’: The…Oct 23, 2019Oct 23, 2019
Menstrual leave; what lies beneath… Part 5- AlternativesIn this blog post, the fifth and final of the series, we consider 10 workplace interventions that might actually help to improve the lives…Sep 18, 2019Sep 18, 2019