by Nathan Cheetham | 5 Oct, 2023 | Self-help, Teaching Resources
“Menstruation is associated with smells, mess, blood, gore, impurity and disgust. Which is probably why many women say they feel uncomfortable talking about their periods. This leads to women suffering in silence when it comes to “that time of the month” –...
by Sharon | 7 Sep, 2023 | Research Reports and Publications, Self-help
For many people who have periods, period pain is all too real! This resource is aimed at providing information on what may happen to your body during your period, when to see a doctor and helpful self care techniques. Menstruation Matters is a project run by the...
by Sharon | 7 Sep, 2023 | Menstrual Health Resources, Self-help, Teaching Resources
Menstruation, or a period, is a part of many people’s lives. For some trans and gender diverse people, getting their period is a normal and okay part of being in their body, and for others it’s uncomfortable and even an actively distressing experience. Having a period...
by Sharon | 7 Sep, 2023 | Self-help, Teaching Resources
Written by autistic author Robyn Steward, this is a detailed guide for young people aged 9 to 16 on the basics of menstruation. Created in consultation with young people, an online survey and a group of medical professionals, this is a book that teaches all people...
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...
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