Stories
While some people are being held back by the stigma of periods or the inaccessibility of hygienic menstrual products, others are celebrating their period power. Read the stories of the people who’ve overcome prejudice, fought for social justice, empowered others or simply raised awareness of the day-to-day realities of living with periods.
6 First-Period Stories You'll Most Likely Relate To
Do you remember the first time you got your period? Was it everything you had imagined? Take a break from what you're doing and look at these must-read period stories.
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It’ time to talk Period Power.
Why are periods making the news? Why are they so political and powerful? This year is the year of #PeriodPower...here’s why
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Period Power: Education and Periods In The UK
Most schools in the UK cover basic information regarding menstruation. How are people learning about this bodily function that happens to half of the population? Let’s find out!
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Period Power: Homelessness and Periods In The UK
Being homeless while menstruating is a double taboo. From personal hygiene to clean, safe menstrual products, every month homeless menstruators struggle with their period.
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Period Power: Periods in the Workplace
Does having periods affect your career? We break down why menstruation is still an issue in the modern day workplace and talk to real menstruating people about their experiences from policing to government while on their period...
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Period Power: What you can do to support the movement
Here’s what you can do to to support the period power and period positive movement. From local grassroots organisations to the global conversation! You have the power!
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Period Power: How to talk about periods and break the taboo
Periods: a last taboo that needs to be broken. But ever feel like it’s hard to talk about them, even with close friends? Here’s how to to talk with period power:
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My first period story: how my relationship with my body changed my life
Our bodies all tell a different story, and when it comes to menstruation, it’s definitely one that needs to be heard.
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Why Pride Isn’t Just About The Rainbows
All around the country, folks are dusting off their rainbow suspenders and stocking up on glitter – all to gather together for this month of celebration for the queer community.
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Messy, Delectable & Queer
“How do you feel about menstrual sex?” Caryn asked, taking a sip from a beer and holding her gaze intently. I feel my body get hot, my palms get sweaty, turned on at the opportunity to discuss my three favorite topics: menstruation, politics, and gender.
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Vulva In The Colors Of The Rainbow
Love, equality, access to proper health care, breaking taboos, things that make us proud to be who we are is what celebrating pride is all about for us at Lunette.
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