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Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Arielle Dance, PhD, discusses six ways that she manages her endometriosis while working remotely from home. Stories & ConversationsReadCelebrating Menopause Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause. Why don’t we celebrate the transition to menopause? Melanie Faranello explores this question while reflecting on the stigma and shame surrounding both menstruation and menopause. Stories & ConversationsWatchMenstrual Poverty and The Kwek Society Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Eva Marie Carney discusses menstrual poverty, her work with Indigenous students and communities, and the founding of The Kwek Society. Our Bodies Ourselves content expert Eva Marie Carney discusses menstrual poverty, her work with Indigenous students and communities, and the founding of The Kwek Society. Stories & ConversationsReadSix Trans Women Talk Menstruation This article discusses trans women’s thoughts and feelings about periods, pregnancy, PMS, and more. This article discusses trans women’s thoughts and feelings about periods, pregnancy, PMS, and more. Stories & ConversationsReadDirty Business: Lack of Menstrual Equity in Colombian Prisons I worked as a teacher and coach in a medium security prison in Sogamoso, Colombia. I have seen many shocking things in my work Particularly upsetting is the paltry number of menstrual pads (about 25 per year) that women inmates receive. I worked as a teacher and coach in a medium security prison in Sogamoso, Colombia. I have seen many shocking things in my work Particularly upsetting is the paltry number of menstrual pads (about 25 per year) that women inmates receive. ResourcesReadThe Menstrual Cycle: Get Involved Find organizations and groups who are working to challenge menstrual taboos and fighting for safe and accessible menstrual products and medical care. Find organizations and groups who are working to challenge menstrual taboos and fighting for safe and accessible menstrual products and medical care. ResourcesReadCharting Your Menstrual Cycle Charting your menstrual cycle can help you get to know your body and learn what is normal for you. Charting your menstrual cycle can help you get to know your body and learn what is normal for you. ResourcesReadPhysical and Emotional Challenges Through the Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle is governed by hormones that rise and fall in rhythmic patterns. The menstrual cycle is governed by hormones that rise and fall in rhythmic patterns. ResourcesReadPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) What is polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS? What are its symptoms, how common is it, and how is it treated? What is polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS? What are its symptoms, how common is it, and how is it treated? ResourcesReadPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder that causes sometimes unbearable feelings of anger or irritability. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder that causes sometimes unbearable feelings of anger or irritability. ResourcesReadStages in the Menstrual Cycle Explore the stages in the menstrual cycle, from ovulation to a period and back. Explore the stages in the menstrual cycle, from ovulation to a period and back. ResourcesReadThe Menstrual Cycle What is the menstrual cycle? What happens in our bodies and how do the different stages of menstruation feel? What is the menstrual cycle? What happens in our bodies and how do the different stages of menstruation feel? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
