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What “Choice” Means to Me
By Hazel, Age 30 At 29 years old I made the personal decision to have my tubes removed. I know it's an iffy subject as some women can't get pregnant or have to go through horrible treatments to get help with it. But it taught me so much about the process and myself....
PS: Risky Practices
By Crystal L. Jackson, RN We are only in bloom for a season. The average age at the start of menarche is twelve years and menstruating persons will spend on average $20 per cycle. That adds up to thousands of dollars spent over a lifetime considering women will have a...
How to Work Toward Menstrual Equity in Your School
When it comes to providing for the needs of menstruating students, there is a very wide range of support from state to state. New Jersey, the home state of Girls Helping Girls. Period. passed a law in 2023 that requires period products to be available for free in half...
Kids are starting their periods earlier. A look at the bigger picture
We've all been talking about this for years... girls seem to be getting their first periods earlier than their parents and grandparents. A new study in the JAMA Network Open highlights some trends and possible reasons for early menstruation. Among the findings: -The...
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