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Bloody capitalism and the cash flow of the menstrual cycle

Once they thrived on taboos and shame. Now period-product manufacturers are finding new ways to flourish in this era of period activism – but products aren’t the end of the story.

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Menstruation, magic and moon myths

Why do stories cloaking periods in magic and mystery persist? Pragya Agarwal argues against myth-making and for inclusive menstrual education, grounded in fact.

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Rag mags and monthly issues: Five period zines to stop you seeing red

Using humour, personal experience and political activism to explore the bloody reality of menstruation.

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The pain that punished feminists

In a society that viewed getting the vote, and pursuing an education and career, as unnatural goals for women, the pain of endometriosis was viewed as nature’s retribution.

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  • Menstrual cycle
  • Human saliva displaying ferning. During the fertile phase of a woman's menstrual cycle an oestrogen surge causes salt crystals to appear in the saliva. When viewed under the microscope the crystalline salt structure resembles fern leaves and can be used as an indication of a woman's increased chances of conceiving at this time.
  • Human saliva displaying ferning. During the fertile phase of a woman's menstrual cycle an oestrogen surge causes salt crystals to appear in the saliva. When viewed under the microscope the crystalline salt structure resembles fern leaves and can be used as an indication of a woman's increased chances of conceiving at this time.
  • Human saliva displaying ferning. During the fertile phase of a woman's menstrual cycle an oestrogen surge causes salt crystals to appear in the saliva. When viewed under the microscope the crystalline salt structure resembles fern leaves and can be used as an indication of a woman's increased chances of conceiving at this time.
  • Protección natural, Gestanon : Es mejor.. el Metodo 22 con Lindiol 2.5 ovulostatico genuino ... / Organon.
  • Protección natural, Gestanon : Es mejor.. el Metodo 22 con Lindiol 2.5 ovulostatico genuino ... / Organon.
  • Cuando el control fisiológico de la ovulación es una necesidad médica... Lindiol : Potente vasodilatador coronario de efecto prolongado, Retrangor ... / Organon.
  • Cuando el control fisiológico de la ovulación es una necesidad médica... Lindiol : Potente vasodilatador coronario de efecto prolongado, Retrangor ... / Organon.
  • Menstrual blood, artwork title "Fist"
  • Menstrual blood, artwork title "Slow Dance"
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