by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 21, 2010 | Anatomy, DIY, Menstruation, New Research, Reusable menstrual products
Because the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, regenerates each month, some researchers believe menstrual blood may be a viable source of stem cells. Stem cells have been found in the uterine lining, although it is uncertain whether healthy, viable stem cells are...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 21, 2010 | Advertising, Disposable menstrual products, FemCare, Humor, magazines
The latest magazine ads for Always “Infinity” maxi pads remind me of this old joke: Two young boys walk into a pharmacy one day, pick out a box of Tampax and proceed to the checkout counter. The man at the counter asks the older boy, “Son, how old...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 20, 2010 | Dysmenorrhea, Menstruation, New Research, Pharmaceutical
A new meta-analysis of previous research on acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol outside the U.S.) vs. NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) for treatment of menstrual pain indicates that NSAIDs are more effective. NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, and...
by Chris Bobel | Jan 20, 2010 | Activism, Communication, Language, Menstruation, PMS, Religion/Spirituality
The act of reframing the menstrual cycle–as a source of deep awareness and even, power–is hardly news, and yet, it seems that way to most of us. Liz Kissling sent me this link to a 2002 essay written by Gina Cloud. Here is a classic passionate call for a...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jan 19, 2010 | Activism, Celebrities, Menstruation
Remember last fall, when half the Western world was shocked – shocked! – by The Guardian‘s publication of an Ingrid Berthon-Moine photo of a woman with menstrual blood on her lips? We’ll never forget. Apparently menstrual activists are just a...