Period Tracking Apps and Privacy
Menstruation tracking is a valuable tool for women, including those with bleeding disorders, but experts say you need to be vigilant about what information you share.
Jane Austen’s Period Drama
This 2026 Oscar®-Nominated Short Film satire on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is delightful. You can watch it here.
Why 25-year-old Mahnoor Omer took Pakistan to court over taxes on period products
Omer’s petition argues that taxation on menstrual hygiene products is illegal because it treats a basic need as a luxury item, it reinforces gender inequality, and it punishes women simply for being women.
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New Book on Menstruation in Social Media
Menstruation is a topic that has been stigmatized and characterized by misinformation, and the nature of corporate promotion of disposable period products is partly to blame. A global menstrual movement, particularly visible on social media since 2015, strives to normalize open conversations about menstruation and raise awareness of health and social issues, such as endometriosis,…
Society for Menstrual Cycle Research
SMCR welcomes researchers, healthcare providers, policymakers, advocates, artists, students, and more to come together, share insights, and inspire change in the menstrual space! Stay tuned for updates and details by visiting our website and following us on social media: Website: https://www.menstruationresearch.org
Ecofeminism as Politics
Sociologist Ariel Sallah discusses Ecofeminism as Politics (the title of one of her books), the treatment of women as natural resources, and women’s everyday struggles with the conditions of everyday life, particularly in the context of climate change and degradation of the environment. Her fascinating talk is rich in history and broad in scope.
Disposable Hygiene Products Hurt The Planet
This 2022 article discusses the environmental impact of disposable menstrual products.
What is Eco-Grief?
Heidi Hutner talks about eco-grief and eco-feminism and shares insights about living in an increasingly toxic environment.