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Why I won’t be paying an ‘eco-tax’ on my period products

Why I won’t be paying an ‘eco-tax’ on my period products

Periods are expensive. Eco-friendly period products are even more expensive. Given the climate crisis, what is a student meant to do?
Menstruation is cool, period.

Menstruation is cool, period.

Menstruation can be a pain but we all know it is a necessary process crafted by Mother Nature to allow us to reproduce. However, whilst we are a unique species, many other animals also menstruate
What’s the (real) deal with period underwear?

What’s the (real) deal with period underwear?

Have you ever thought about period underwear but felt too afraid to try it? Don’t worry, we did it for you
“Bleeding isn’t a luxury, no one should have to budget to bleed”: Scotland issues free sanitary products

“Bleeding isn’t a luxury, no one should have to budget to bleed”: Scotland issues free sanitary products

Scotland have been the first to promise the dispensation of free tampons and sanitary products within public buildings across Scotland
Long read interview: Every Month founder Rosy Candlin

Long read interview: Every Month founder Rosy Candlin

Liv Clarke interviews Every Month founder Rosy Candlin, a campaign set up in Manchester which helps tackle period poverty by making period packs, discussing why its important to openly talk about this issue and how you can get involved by donating products.
Menstruation through the ages

Menstruation through the ages

Anna McFadzean explores menstruation throughout history, and the exhibition focused on society’s complex relationship with periods

Campaign launched to help homeless women on their periods

The ‘Time of The Month’ campaign will launch on 25 February and seeks to raise money for sanitary products benefiting homeless women across Manchester

Suffer from menstrual problems? Sorry love, no jobs here

The National University of Ireland Galway is branded “misogynistic” for invasive personal health questions asked on a form for successful job candidates