by Saniya Lee Ghanoui | Nov 2, 2013 | Communication, Menstruation
Guest Post by Jennifer Aldoretta Hi, everyone. My name is Jennifer; I’m the author of the upcoming book Menstruation Revelation and CEO and co-founder of Groove: “the simplest cycle tracking and fertility charting app available.” Menstrual stigma is something every...
by Holly Grigg-Spall | Aug 26, 2013 | Activism, Advertising, Birth Control, Coming off the pill, Health Care, History, Hormones, Media, Men, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical, PMS
My forthcoming book ‘Sweetening the Pill or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control’ began to take shape on the pages of this blog and much of the process of its development was spurred on by the work of members of SMCR. As such, it seems only fitting,...
by Saniya Lee Ghanoui | Aug 7, 2013 | Humor, Menstruation, Television
The IT Crowd is a British sitcom that centers on three IT workers and their daily misadventures. Maurice Moss, an intelligent but geeky technician who is quite socially awkward; his friend, Roy, who goes to lengths to avoid working; and Jen, the “Relationship...
by Alice Dan | Jun 6, 2013 | Menstruation, New Research
Today marks the start of Making Menstruation Matter, the 20th conference focusing on menstrual cycle research and women’s health. For 36 years, these conferences have been open to those interested in the latest information on menstrual aspects of women’s...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jun 1, 2013 | Internet
In a startling experiment, Andrea Donsky (of NaturallySavvy.com) shows just what disposable menstrual pads are made of, by setting them on fire. (See video at right.) Dr. Jen Gunter, the internet’s favorite vaginacologist, explains what to expect with regard to...