by Paula Derry | Jul 23, 2012 | Fertility, Hormones, New Research
A scientific paper was recently published which looked at how shifting patterns of daily light and darkness affect pregnancy in mice. The authors were interested in this question because studies have suggested that humans who experience such patterns, such as shift...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jul 21, 2012 | Internet
Dr. Jen Gunter shares six warning signs you’re seeing the wrong vaginacologist. A New Zealand ad for Carefree Panty Liners is drawing complaints from viewers because the model is naked. No, wait, that’s not why — it’s because she mentions...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jul 18, 2012 | Film, Media, Menstruation, Television
Guest Post by Lauren Rosewarne, University of Melbourne Exploring missing menstruation on screen Periods are depicted far more often on screen than I could have ever imagined; perhaps the biggest surprise I got from spending a year researching the topic. Less...
by David Linton | Jul 17, 2012 | Advertising, Disposable menstrual products, Internet
Having crafted a social media campaign to create brand consciousness and loyalty in young girls with its cartoon character, Kita, Kimberly-Clark’s ad agency in Israel, Smoyz, has come up with another campaign aimed at a somewhat older demographic. Once again...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jul 14, 2012 | Internet
This is from a few months ago, but I just discovered it this week, via MenInMenstruation: The Man-Pax Experiment. After being told by a reader that until he’s worn one, he has no business making a tampon or maxi-pad joke, comedy writer Sam Jordan conducts a...
