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A groundbreaking study of 211 million shopping receipts reveals most women buy the wrong painkiller for period cramps. Switching from paracetamol to ibuprofen could provide better relief for millions.
A viral video shows men experiencing a period pain simulator while a woman handles the highest setting with ease. The eye-opening experiment is sparking conversations about empathy and women's health.
France will reimburse reusable menstrual cups and underwear for women under 26 and those facing poverty, helping 6.7 million people starting this fall. The policy tackles period poverty by making sustainable menstrual care affordable through the country's social security system.
Zimbabwe is taking steps to end period poverty that forces thousands of girls to miss school each year. New policies could make sanitary products free or affordable while expanding health support for young women.
A health organization is tackling period poverty in Nigeria by providing 150 students with two months of free sanitary products and education. The program aims to keep girls in school and end the stigma that forces many to miss classes.
Development Bank Ghana is fighting period poverty by donating sanitary towels and education to 10,000 students across northern Ghana. Some girls were still using rags due to financial constraints, missing school days and confidence along with them.
Development Bank Ghana is tackling centuries-old menstruation stigma head-on by donating over 10,000 sanitary pads to three schools and educating students that periods are completely natural. The initiative is keeping girls in classrooms and challenging harmful myths that have forced students to miss school or resort to unsafe alternatives.
When classmates laughed at a girl whose period showed through her pants, Josue Carrizosa did something extraordinary. The eighth-grader wrapped his black jacket around a stranger's waist and walked her to safety.
Liberia just installed menstrual pad dispensers in public schools so girls never have to miss class because of their periods. The program will reach over 100,000 girls across three counties.
Ghana is fighting period poverty by distributing free sanitary pads to two million schoolgirls, from fifth grade through high school. The program aims to keep girls in class, boost their confidence, and lift financial pressure from families.
New research reveals 68% of disabled women skip sports during their period, but innovative solutions like period swimwear are changing the game. For national swimmer Vanessa Ozols, the discovery meant never missing another training session.
When Kiriti noticed his sister skipping school during her period, he teamed up with two friends who'd witnessed similar struggles. Together they created leak-proof, reusable period underwear now helping 600,000 women across India.
Indian cricket vice-captain Smriti Mandhana just did what rulebooks haven't: made period talk in professional sports completely normal. Her story is sparking real change in how the game handles women's health.
Australian netball star Kiera Austin has co-designed period-proof athletic shorts to tackle the alarming rate of teenage girls quitting sports. The innovation absorbs the equivalent of four pads and is already being worn in professional matches.
A father's patient, shame-free conversation about menstruation with his young sons is winning hearts online. His approach shows how teaching boys about periods early can help end stigma and build empathy.
New Jersey's Senate unanimously passed legislation requiring public colleges to provide free menstrual products to students. The bill aims to eliminate "period poverty" that forces students to choose between basic necessities.
A Zimbabwe legislator is pushing for affordable menstrual products and education to keep girls in school. Her call to action addresses a barrier affecting thousands of young women across the country.
Scientists are discovering that menstrual blood, long dismissed as waste, contains powerful healing properties and disease-detecting abilities. From speeding wound healing to screening for cancer without invasive procedures, period blood is emerging as a medical breakthrough.
Female scientists from South Korea's top tech university just brought a genuine period care innovation to America. Their pads replace the hidden synthetic chemicals in most products with plant-based materials.
A retired Australian grandmother discovered thousands of girls miss school because they lack basic menstrual products. She built a team that's now delivered 25,000 sustainable hygiene kits to girls worldwide.
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