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title: Diverse Lived Experiences of the Menstrual Cycle
date: 2024-02-21T11:34:00-05:00
author: Kiki Zeldes
canonical_url: "https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/diverse-lived-experiences-menstrual-cycle"
section: Themes
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Diverse Lived Experiences of the Menstrual Cycle

Culture, identity, traditions, and community shape our experiences of menstruation. We can learn from one another's stories.

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