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An easy to understand video about how to use a menstrual cup. ResourcesReadNavigating the Binary: A Visual Narrative of Trans and Genderqueer Menstruation A small collection of comics about trans and nonbinary people navigating menstruation. A small collection of comics about trans and nonbinary people navigating menstruation. ResourcesReadOpinion: Prisons that Withhold Menstrual Pads Humiliate Women and Violate Basic Rights Chandra Bozelko, a formerly incarcerated woman, explains how far too many people are denied access to menstrual products while in prison. Chandra Bozelko, a formerly incarcerated woman, explains how far too many people are denied access to menstrual products while in prison. ResourcesReadThe Realities of Period Poverty: How Homelessness Shapes Women's Lived Experiences of Menstruation Through personal interviews, researcher Shailini Vora studied how people without stable housing experience and view their periods. Through personal interviews, researcher Shailini Vora studied how people without stable housing experience and view their periods. ResourcesReadThe Palgrave Handbook of Critical Menstruation Studies An overview of current research and advocacy in the field of Critical Menstruation Studies. An overview of current research and advocacy in the field of Critical Menstruation Studies. ResourcesReadWhen Period Blood Turns Into Art: A Photo Gallery Visual artist Britta Wiebe shares images of the art she makes with menstrual blood, and discusses her process. Visual artist Britta Wiebe shares images of the art she makes with menstrual blood, and discusses her process. ResourcesReadThe Ojibwe "Berry Fast": A Native American Coming-of-Age Menstruation Ritual Making a comeback: the Ojibwe “berry-fast” is a year-long ritual that begins when someone starts their first period. Making a comeback: the Ojibwe “berry-fast” is a year-long ritual that begins when someone starts their first period. ResourcesReadWhat to Expect from Your First Period (Menarche) An overview of what to expect during someone’s first period, with answers to frequently asked questions. An overview of what to expect during someone’s first period, with answers to frequently asked questions. ResourcesReadFAQs for Teens: Your First Period These FAQs answer many questions young teens may have about periods, including “What is puberty?” “How often will I get my period?” “How do I choose a tampon?” These FAQs answer many questions young teens may have about periods, including “What is puberty?” “How often will I get my period?” “How do I choose a tampon?” ResourcesReadUnmet Menstrual Hygiene Needs Among Low-Income Women This research project interviewed 183 low-income people about their access to menstrual products and what they do when they cannot afford to buy them. This research project interviewed 183 low-income people about their access to menstrual products and what they do when they cannot afford to buy them. ResourcesReadMenstrual Equity and Schools A resource for teachers about how schools can be a space to advocate for better menstrual policies and services. A resource for teachers about how schools can be a space to advocate for better menstrual policies and services. ResourcesReadCeMCOR: The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research A broad collection of information about menstrual health. Topic areas include fertility, heavy flow, hot flashes, cramps and painful periods, contraception, and more. A broad collection of information about menstrual health. Topic areas include fertility, heavy flow, hot flashes, cramps and painful periods, contraception, and more. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
