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Ananya Panday talks about stigma surrounding menstruation; recalls getting her first period in school: 'I was so scared'

Periods are a natural function and a routine part of life for just about half the population, but they are often left in the shadows, creating gaps in knowledge and understanding. In an interview with CNN-News18 Showsha, actor Ananya Panday discussed why it is essential to talk about periods. ‘Not something that we should be ashamed of’ Ananya said, “It …

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5 months ago

Women favour period leave, but many call for looking beyond policy

The Hindu

Sharanya Rao is a 27-year-old lecturer at a private college in Bengaluru. “While we welcome the government’s thinking in the direction of a menstrual leave policy, we want to take a balanced approach to this so that it does not become counterproductive for women. Several women in the private sector also strongly advocate for a menstrual leave policy, stating that …

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6 months ago

Do you feel 'horrendous' before your period, like Corrie's Helen Flanagan? It could be a little-known hormonal disorder that triggers 'hot poker' pain, fatigue and even psychosis... and it's not as ra

Daily Mail

Pain so intense, it feels like 'a hot poker' in the stomach, crushing fatigue and overwhelming depression. Over the years she has struggles with depression, anger and fatigue as well as pain Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, has numerous symptoms both physical such as pain, nausea and fatigue as well as mental health problems like mood swings, relationship problems and …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

PMDD: The hormonal condition that’s destroying women’s mental health

The Independent

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For many, it’s a debilitating condition causing major monthly disruptions to your psychological and physical well-being, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Kelly Ripa, 53, gets candid about going through menopause and celebrates the upside: 'I can wear white pants and not be terrified!'

Daily Mail

Since Kelly Ripa went through menopause at age 50 in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she discovered an unexpected benefit - wearing white. The LIVE with Kelly and Mark producer-host excitedly called her first Memorial Day through Labor Day season after menopause 'the summer of the white pant because I never had to worry about wearing white …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Menstruation and Sport

ABC

Lydia Ko, Golfer: It's that time of the month, I know the ladies watching are probably like ‘yeah, I got you’. Georgia, SANFL Footballer: Just this thing that's been driven into your head that, you don't really talk about periods in public like, don't say period too loud. Georgia: From day one, really, really bad period pains and it wouldn't …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Bullies criticised a photo of my period stain during a triathlon. I responded by reposting it

The Independent

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It’s something I’m really proud of, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

"Judy herself is furious": "Judy Blume Forever" directors on today's book banning and moral panic

Salon

Some of Judy Blume's books are nearly 50 years old, and they're suddenly everywhere, as is the writer. The documentary about her life and work "Judy Blume Forever," premiered at Sundance and is now streaming on Prime Video. She never went away, but as the "Judy Blume Forever" documentary proves, her writing is still both controversial and beloved, and kids …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Getting sedated for my IUD insertion was the only way I’d ever get one.

Slate

I’ve always hated going to the gynecologist. I refuse all medical exams or procedures unless they’re absolutely necessary, out of fear of pain or bad news or even slight discomfort. Without getting into gruesome details, I’ve spent the last few years writhing in back pain and nausea a few days a month, every month. So much for so many years …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Starting Menopause Nearly Broke Me, And Nobody's Talking About It

Huff Post

Carol Yepes via Getty Images When I came down with COVID last year, during the second week of confinement, seriously ill and unable to breathe, my period appeared unexpectedly. Like so many women searching for answers, I turned to Google and social media and began reading about women’s experiences with menopause. A New York Times article found that modern medicine …

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3 years, 8 months ago

I've Been Deeply Terrified Of Getting Pregnant My Entire Life. I Finally Know Why.

Huff Post

"Tokophobia is the fear of pregnancy and childbirth so extreme that it interferes with daily life and actively prevents someone from getting pregnant." I’ve been told to “get over myself,” “don’t be so selfish,” and “just give it some time.” People tell me my “biological clock will kick in.” Women assure me my “maternal instincts will wake up.” I’ve heard …

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3 years, 8 months ago

This Is What No One Tells You About Going Through Menopause

Huff Post

Isabel Pavia via Getty Images You’ve probably never turned on the nightly news and heard the anchors talking about menopause or gone to a charity event where all the women were discussing who was still getting their period. Many times, I’d get cramps, feel lousy, start crying when my favorite show was canceled, only to find my period didn’t arrive …

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3 years, 10 months ago

We tried Thinx’s new period activewear – here’s what we thought

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I decided to wear these on the first day of my period as …

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4 years, 1 month ago

What’s it like to play football on your period?

New York Times

Editor’s Note: This story was included in The Athletic’s Best of 2020. “Men, and therefore women, don’t take the physiological things that are happening as real,” says Sarah Milner, a physiotherapist specialising in sports and exercise rehab who has worked with both amateur and elite athletes. Howard doesn’t worry about leaking, pointing out that she can change her sanitary protection …

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Ananya Panday talks about stigma surrounding menstruation; recalls getting her first period in school: 'I was so scared'

Women favour period leave, but many call for looking beyond policy

Do you feel 'horrendous' before your period, like Corrie's Helen Flanagan? It could be a little-known hormonal disorder that triggers 'hot poker' pain, fatigue and even psychosis... and it's not as ra

PMDD: The hormonal condition that’s destroying women’s mental health

Kelly Ripa, 53, gets candid about going through menopause and celebrates the upside: 'I can wear white pants and not be terrified!'

Menstruation and Sport

Bullies criticised a photo of my period stain during a triathlon. I responded by reposting it

"Judy herself is furious": "Judy Blume Forever" directors on today's book banning and moral panic

Getting sedated for my IUD insertion was the only way I’d ever get one.

Starting Menopause Nearly Broke Me, And Nobody's Talking About It

I've Been Deeply Terrified Of Getting Pregnant My Entire Life. I Finally Know Why.

This Is What No One Tells You About Going Through Menopause

We tried Thinx’s new period activewear – here’s what we thought

What’s it like to play football on your period?