by Sharon | 7 Sep, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Self-help
It can be difficult to know what a ‘normal’ period feels like. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists have answered some of the most frequently asked questions about periods that may be ‘abnormal’. If you are experiencing...
by Sharon | 7 Sep, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Self-help, Teaching Resources
Young people need straight-forward, factual information about what will happen to their bodies when they go through puberty. It might feel embarrassing or awkward to talk to children about periods, but the earlier you talk to them the better. After all, knowledge is...
by Sharon | 7 Sep, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Self-help, Teaching Resources
Preparing your child for their first period—and roughly 40 more years of the monthly experience—can seem like a daunting task (like all those conversations about puberty and sex education), but it doesn’t have to be. Be open, honest, and positive to make this...
by Nathan Cheetham | 5 Sep, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Research Reports and Publications
“Australian attitudes towards menstruation and the practical ways women manage bleeding have changed immensely over the past century. Whereas once menstruation was described as an illness, today we insist that girls and women behave the same every day of the...
by Nathan Cheetham | 5 Sep, 2023 | Advocacy & Policy, Self-help
Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global advocacy platform that brings together non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and the media to promote good menstrual health and hygiene. More specifically, Menstrual Hygiene Day: breaks the silence, raises...
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