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How to Reduce Breast Pain Before Periods

Breast pain is often overlooked as a PMS symptom — temporary swelling can feel achy or tender. Here’s are some tips for soothing the pain.

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Why Do You Poop More On Your Period?

People often ‘forget’ to mention how much more you poo during your period. We’ve all experienced it – so let’s talk about it!

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Why Your Menstrual Cycle is Like the Seasons

Have you ever thought about how similar your menstrual cycle is to the seasons we go through each year? No? Well, now you have!

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5 Things That Lead to Period Poverty

If you’re not living in period poverty, please read on and learn about some of the reasons that people experience this terrible inequity.

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Can You Drink Alcohol On Your Period?

The mood swings during PMS might leave you wanting a pick-me-up like a fun-filled boozy night with friends or a Netflix binge with a glass of wine. But can you drink alcohol on your period?

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History of the words ‘Feminine Hygiene’

What is so stigmatising about the terms ‘sanitary products’ and ‘feminine hygiene’, and why do supermarkets still use them today?

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How to Remove a Stuck Tampon

Stuck tampons (which won’t be lodged in forever) are more common than you think. Find out how to remove your stuck tampon with these easy steps.

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Does Where You Live Affect How Many Periods You Have?

We wanted to see how much the average amount of periods we have varies across the globe, and if there’s a reason why. Here’s what we found!

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Fighting Period Poverty with SH:24

On Black Friday 2019, we teamed up with SH:24 to spend the day donating plastic free period products to people without affordable access. We caught up with SH:24 to reflect on the campaign, here’s what they had to say.

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Rename Don’t Shame: It’s Time for Supermarkets to Ditch Period Stigma

We have campaigned for better periods for all, over the last 30 years of Natracare. This week, we’ve launched a new campaign, calling for supermarkets in the UK and North America to change the language they use when signposting to period products.

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