SC slams MP HC as woman judge sacked post miscarriage

SC slams MP HC as woman judge sacked post miscarriage

New Delhi: Wish men have menstruation, the Supreme Court has remarked, censuring the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision to sack a woman judge in the state based on performance and not considering her predicament due to a miscarriage. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh sought clarification from the High Court … Read more

Shrinkflation Strikes: Chinese Sanitary Pad Manufacturers Apologise Amid Consumer Fury

Shrinkflation Strikes: Chinese Sanitary Pad Manufacturers Apologise Amid Consumer Fury

Sanitary pad manufacturers in China are facing severe backlash after investigations and viral videos revealed that many popular brands are selling products shorter than their advertised lengths. The revelations have sparked outrage on social media, raising concerns about deceptive marketing practices and the quality of feminine hygiene products. Revelations Spark Widespread Criticism In early November, … Read more

13 Best Period Underwear 2024 for Anyone Who Bleeds

13 Best Period Underwear 2024 for Anyone Who Bleeds

Materials: nylon, lycra, cotton, spandex | Sizes: S to XXXL | Colors: black Best for Teens: Proof Teen Period & Leakproof Moderate Absorbency Boyshorts Proof Teen Period & Leakproof Moderate Absorbency Boyshorts Why it’s worth it: This pair of full-coverage underwear is designed specifically for teenagers and can be worn while playing sports, sleeping, or … Read more

What do we know about how female bodies deal with heat?

What do we know about how female bodies deal with heat?

White Coat Black Art26:30Hot as hell Britnee Miazek didn’t immediately make the connection between her periods stopping and her job as a second-year ironworker apprentice in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.  It was only after a three-month stint in 2023 working on top of the coke ovens used in the steel-making process that the 35-year-old began to notice a pattern.  “As … Read more

Perimenopause: Coping with hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, joint pain and more

Perimenopause: Coping with hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, joint pain and more

In a qualitative study co-authored by KKH of perimenopausal and menopausal women aged between 47 and 54 years, the women reported experiencing hot flashes, mood changes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, joint and muscle pains. “This study also found that these perimenopausal women … were uncertain whether their symptoms were related to menopause or other health problems,” … Read more

Kenyan government app gives girls info on a taboo topic: menstruation

Kenyan government app gives girls info on a taboo topic: menstruation

The Kenyan government is using a new mobile application to educate girls about menstrual health. Through the Oky Kenya app, users can access information on hygiene and other topics. The goal is to dispel myths and misconceptions about menstruation and protect girls against teenage pregnancies. Victoria Amunga reports from Nairobi. Read original article here Denial … Read more

Kenyan group uses old ATMs to dispense free sanitary pads to students

Kenyan group uses old ATMs to dispense free sanitary pads to students

A public-private partnership in Kenya provides female students with free sanitary napkins dispensed from converted ATMs at school. The goal is to provide pads to young women from poor families so they don’t miss school because they are menstruating. Victoria Amunga reports from Nairobi, Kenya. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is … Read more

Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive

Economics of Period Products: Top 5 Countries Where Menstruating is Expensive

On average, females begin menstruating at 12 years old until they reach a menopause stage at the average age of 51. It has been estimated menstruating woman will endure around 468 periods in their life – equal to roughly one period per month. But, according to the Journal of Global Health Reports, around 500 women … Read more

‘We Will Not Leave Gaza’s Women And Girls Behind’ – UNFPA Respond To Gaza’s Severe Period Poverty

‘We Will Not Leave Gaza’s Women And Girls Behind’ – UNFPA Respond To Gaza’s Severe Period Poverty

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is a subsidiary branch of the United Nations that sets out to protect the rights of women and girls worldwide. Israel’s limits on humanitarian and medical aid deliveries to Gaza have left women and girls witnessing the most severe cases of period poverty. According to the UNFPA, more than … Read more

A Conversation With ‘Hey Girls’: How Women Are Reclaiming Control Of Menstrual Health

A Conversation With ‘Hey Girls’: How Women Are Reclaiming Control Of Menstrual Health

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, a recent WaterAid report found that one in four women in the UK are struggling to find the funds to pay for period products. The charitable survey, which questioned 2,000 British people who menstruate, set out to recognise Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May earlier this year. The British people … Read more