by Editor | Aug 20, 2017 | Activism, New Research
Convening at Kennesaw State University outside of Atlanta, Georgia, the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research celebrated its 40th Anniversary June 22-24, 2017. The traditional symbol for a 40th tribute is the ruby gemstone, an apt image for an organization dedicated to...
by Editor | May 21, 2017 | Activism, FemCare, Politics
Guest Post by Sarada Tangirala When Ignorance Isn’t Bliss: Rally in Washington for Safe Feminine Care Products Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) is hosting a rally at the nation’s capital to raise awareness of the need for safe feminine care products. Representative...
by Editor | Apr 13, 2017 | Activism, Girls, Radio
A good deal of media exposure has been given to efforts in Canada, the United States, Australia, and Britain to eliminate menstrual product sales taxes and to provide pads and tampons in schools, prisons, and homeless shelters. However, there has been less attention...
by Editor | Mar 30, 2017 | Activism, Menstrual education, Reusable menstrual products
Guest Post by Rachel Saudek Starting April 1, 2017, a posse of spokes-women will begin the journey to the #SMCR2017 Conference happening June 22-24 in Atlanta, Georgia. Yes, we’re a few months early, but that’s because we are travelling by bicycle. We at...
by Chris Bobel | Nov 12, 2016 | Activism
In the aftermath of the U.S. Presidential election, it is hard to find the strength to adhere to our day-to-day work as menstrual health advocates, champions, researchers, teachers, and etc. Some of us doubt that our work is relevant enough or urgent enough to matter...
by Editor | Nov 3, 2016 | Activism, Menstrual education
Guest Post by Kelsey Knight and Emily Varnam For three months this year, Kelsey and Emily, a doula and nurse duo, traversed the United States by car offering free reproductive health classes in over 60 locations. They called the project The Fifth Vital Sign, and...
