Because of the stigma and myth of periods being dirty, I wanted to distance myself from imagined uncleanliness. I compromised my comfort, but it did not come without a valuable lesson. By Rachael Edwards We all have stories that we tuck away into the crevices of our inner-most beings in hopes to have them never...
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Introducing: Menstrual Cups
What better way to say “Fuck the patriarchy” than by choosing a menstrual cup over more traditional feminine hygiene products? In honor of the plain-speaking Chinese Olympian, Fu Yuanhui, who told a reporter that she was on her period when he asked about her visible abdominal distress, we want to talk about menstruation, too. Related: Chinese Swimmer...
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Chinese Swimmer Fu Yuanhui Breaks Barriers With Comment About Period In Rio
Chinese swimmer breaks taboo by discussing her period at Rio Olympic games. Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui, 20, may have only taken home the bronze medal for the 100-meter backstroke, but that didn’t stop this rising star of Chinese athletics from making headlines at this year’s Olympic games. Gifted with a magnetic, blunt personality, Yuanhai has already drawn a legion of...