Reality CheckMenstruation Is a Negotiation With Survival for Many Women We have a crisis on hand, not just of poverty and homelessness, but also of women's basic right to privacy, safety, health, and dignity. By Pallavi Prasad
Come HereWomen’s Sex Drive Fluctuates Throughout the Menstrual Cycle During ovulation, estrogen levels rise, and so does women's libido. By Anubhuti Matta
All You Can EatHormones Change Appetite, Body Image Throughout the Menstrual Cycle Study shows increased progesterone levels exacerbate body image issues right before menstruation. By Rajvi Desai
Blood OathIs It Okay to Use Birth Control to Skip a Period (or Several)? Period-suppressing birth control can benefit women, but its long-term use can lead to health problems. By Rajvi Desai
Seeing RedWomen Recall Their First‑Period Experiences "I just kept crying in the bathroom, screaming for my mother because I thought my life was going to end." By Pallavi Prasad
Bloody HellExtreme Period Pain, or Acute Dysmenorrhea, Is a Real Health Issue "I sit frozen for hours on the toilet seat and just cramp, bleed out huge clots and suffer from severe diarrhea on the first day of my period." By Pallavi Prasad
Spot ItFrom an STI to Cancer, a Handy List of the Reasons Women Might Bleed Between Cycles Spotting between periods could be a sign of almost anything. By Anubhuti Matta
Period PositiveLarge‑Scale Review of Research Finds Menstrual Cups Safe, Effective Access to a variety of menstrual hygiene products is still a challenge. By Liesl Goecker
CupgradingMenstrual Cup Companies Struggle to Go Mainstream in India While the Indian market slowly embraces menstrual cups, health regulation and access problems still make it a niche choice. By Bhanvi Satija
Bloody Shame23% of India’s Girls Drop Out of School at Puberty; Period Bullying Is One Reason Why The stigma over periods won't end until sex education is inclusive. By Anubhuti Matta
Told You SoWomen Lose Nine Days of Productivity Annually Due to Menstrual Symptoms Arming women with information about period pain management can boost their performance at school and work. By Mike Armour, Christina Curry & Freya MacMillan, The Conversation
The Tide Is HighHeavy Menstrual Bleeding Can Be a Symptom of Undiagnosed Hemophilia Yes, women can have hemophilia too, and sadly, it primarily manifests as heavy periods. Who knew? By Anubhuti Matta
Pelvis Stress-lyChronic Pelvic Pain is More Than Just Period Cramps Persistent pain down below is an overlooked symptom of disorders like endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction and many more. By Anubhuti Matta
Blood LustStigma Has Rendered Period Sex Gross. But It’s Actually Good For You. Period sex can shorten your period and ease your cramps. By Rajvi Desai
Digital DefenseA Period‑Tracking App That’s Effective for Irregular Cycles The app can support up to 10 days of variation in a menstrual cycle. By Liesl Goecker
None Of Your Bloody BusinessFrom Riches to Rags: The Evolution of Menstrual Taboos in India Women are glorified for being fertile, while ostracized for the blood that makes them so. By Rajvi Desai
Listen UpHigh‑Profile Women Talk Flavored Condoms, Period Pain in New Podcast ‘She Says She’s Fine,” says it's about women’s health, but it's more about women's experiences. By Rajvi Desai
Drawing First BloodPeriod Documentary Oscar Proves How Far We’ve Come in Talking About Menstruation And how far we have left to go. By Nadia Nooreyezdan