Periods
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Let’s talk about it. Period.For some, menstruation is a life-giving gift — for others, it's sheer hell. For too long, women have been sitting in silent, crippling monthly agony that far exceeds what's normal.HealthMar 10, 2025
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Report finds taboos in women’s health can limit access to knowledge and careThe report says keeping the women's health issues taboo plays a role in the disparity of care and lack of research on the topics.HealthFeb 1, 2023
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Spain may soon legislate paid menstrual leave. Should Canada follow suit?A gynecologist in Toronto says what's happening in Spain is getting Canadians to talk about periods and menstrual pain more openly and seriously.HealthMay 28, 2022
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Western University graduates start business to develop new tampon, stop menstruation stigmaMarlo, a feminine care product company, was founded by a group of women from Western University’s Ivy Business SchoolCanadaSep 15, 2020
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Pads and tampons can harm the environment. What’s the alternative?A person who menstruates throws away roughly 400 pounds of packaging from pads and tampons in their lifetime.LifestyleFeb 23, 2020
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From poop to earwax, questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your doctorWe asked a doctor what's considered normal, and when to seek medical attention.HealthJan 25, 2020
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Kotex breaks tradition and uses blood-like liquid in new ad'Blood is blood. This is something that every woman has experienced, and there is nothing to hide,' said the creative director for the company.Jan 24, 2020
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Yes, your poops are different on your period. Here’s whyRunning to the bathroom more often during that time of month? According to one expert, hormones are largely to blame.HealthDec 15, 2019
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Most menstrual cycles aren’t 28 days — and that’s normalA person's cycle can change in length from month to month, too.HealthNov 10, 2019
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Always removes female symbol from pads to be more inclusive to trans, non-binary usersThe move comes after trans and non-binary advocates highlighted the fact that they can get periods, too.LifestyleOct 23, 2019
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