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Simple Pill Swap Could Ease Period Pain for Millions
Health & Wellness•Jun 15

Simple Pill Swap Could Ease Period Pain for Millions

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.

Google News - Health•2 min read
Men Try Period Cramp Simulator, Can't Handle the Pain
Acts of Kindness•May 20

Men Try Period Cramp Simulator, Can't Handle the Pain

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.

Upworthy•2 min read
France to Cover Reusable Period Products for Young Women
Solutions•Apr 17

France to Cover Reusable Period Products for Young Women

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.

France 24 English•2 min read
Zimbabwe Plans Free Period Products for Girls in School
Health & Wellness•Mar 10

Zimbabwe Plans Free Period Products for Girls in School

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.

AllAfrica - Health•2 min read
Nigeria Group Gives 150 Girls Free Period Products, Education
Acts of Kindness•May 22

Nigeria Group Gives 150 Girls Free Period Products, Education

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.

AllAfrica - Health•2 min read
Ghana Bank Tackles Period Poverty with 10,000 Sanitary Towels
Acts of Kindness•Jun 8

Ghana Bank Tackles Period Poverty with 10,000 Sanitary Towels

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.

Google News - Ghana Development•2 min read
Ghana Bank Gives 10,000+ Pads, Fights Period Shame
Acts of Kindness•May 29

Ghana Bank Gives 10,000+ Pads, Fights Period Shame

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.

Myjoyonline Ghana•2 min read
13-Year-Old Gives His Jacket to Girl Bullied Over Period
Community Heroes•Apr 2

13-Year-Old Gives His Jacket to Girl Bullied Over Period

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.

Upworthy•2 min read
Liberia Puts Pad Banks in Schools to End Period Poverty
Acts of Kindness•Jan 29

Liberia Puts Pad Banks in Schools to End Period Poverty

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.

AllAfrica - Health•2 min read
Ghana Gives 2M Girls Free Period Products for School
Acts of Kindness•Mar 25

Ghana Gives 2M Girls Free Period Products for School

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.

AllAfrica - Health•2 min read
Period Swimwear Keeps Disabled Athletes in the Pool
Health & Wellness•May 30

Period Swimwear Keeps Disabled Athletes in the Pool

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.

ABC Australia•3 min read
3 Engineers Built Period Panties Used by 600K Indian Women
Community Heroes•May 29

3 Engineers Built Period Panties Used by 600K Indian Women

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.

The Better India•2 min read
12 Foods Proven to Ease Period Cramps Naturally
Health & Wellness•Aug 11

12 Foods Proven to Ease Period Cramps Naturally

Nutritionists confirm certain everyday foods can reduce menstrual pain by lowering inflammation and balancing hormones. Simple dietary changes throughout the month could mean less suffering during your period.

Womens Health•2 min read
Cricket Star Mandhana Breaks Silence on Periods in Sports
Sports•Jun 8

Cricket Star Mandhana Breaks Silence on Periods in Sports

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.

The Better India•2 min read
Netball Star Creates Period Shorts to Keep Girls in Sport
Acts of Kindness•Mar 30

Netball Star Creates Period Shorts to Keep Girls in Sport

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.

ABC Australia•2 min read
Dad Teaches Sons About Periods With Empathy and Respect
Acts of Kindness•May 1

Dad Teaches Sons About Periods With Empathy and Respect

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.

Upworthy•2 min read
New Jersey Votes 38-0 for Free Campus Period Products
Solutions•Mar 6

New Jersey Votes 38-0 for Free Campus Period Products

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.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
Zimbabwe Lawmaker Fights Period Poverty in Parliament
Solutions•Jun 5

Zimbabwe Lawmaker Fights Period Poverty in Parliament

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.

AllAfrica - Health•2 min read
Period Blood May Heal Wounds, Detect Cancer, Scientists Find
Videos•May 29

Period Blood May Heal Wounds, Detect Cancer, Scientists Find

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.

Upworthy•3 min read
Korean Scientists Launch Plant-Based Period Pads in U.S.
Innovation•Feb 27

Korean Scientists Launch Plant-Based Period Pads in U.S.

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.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)•2 min read

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