Tag results for: periods
Period poverty is soaring in the UK. Will any political parties commit to ending it?
Have you ever made a makeshift tampon out of loo roll?Sure, you know it's probably not great (understatement) for your health, but it's preferable to bleeding through your...
Are our periods really affected by the moon?
These days, we use apps and calendars to track our periods, but have you ever wondered if our cycles are actually linked to something a little bit more......
Two thirds of women have negative experiences at work due to painful periods – is paid menstrual leave the answer?
In some areas of Asia, many companies grant employees menstrual leave, which allows those who menstruate to take time off work for especially difficult periods. While Japan and...
All the contraception and birth control options women need to know
THE COMBINED PILLWhat is the combined contraceptive pill?A combination of artificial versions of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. Together, these hormones prevent you from releasing an egg,...
This tampon can apparently test for STIs, but does it really work?
The humble tampon used to be for one thing and one thing alone but innovative British femtech brand Daye has given it a whole new purpose. It has...
Modibodi Sensual Hi-Waist period knickers are reduced by 30% for Amazon Prime Day
PSA: the Modibodi Sensual Hi-Waist period pants – some of the best period pants on the market, according to four years' worth of testing by GLAMOUR reviewers –...
