Working out how much blood you’re losing and getting a sense of when it’s outside the normal range can be difficult. Recent research on the capacity of different period products could help.
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Breaking the taboo: the fascinating history of menstrual products.
A severe shortage of tampons alongside sharp price increases have sparked concerns that lower-income women may have difficulty accessing menstrual products.
As it debunks old myths and uncovers previously ignored facts, science is finding that the vagina is both complex and busy.
Menstruation cups are increasingly being used as an environmentally friendly alternative to tampons and sanitary pads.
To truly meet the needs of women, adolescent girls, and all people who menstruate, we need to address four key areas.
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Spence Professor of Sustainable Environmental Systems and the Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, Clarkson University
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