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Periods and Sport: What Do We Know?

December 08, 2022

We all know that having our period can be painful, and it can alter our mood and mental state. Some of us might even know exactly when our periods will be at their peaks and what to do to manage them. Knowing this can be really useful for improving your health, especially if you’re an athlete.

Gender Disappointment & Just Regular Old Sexism

November 24, 2022

A Tik Tok video went viral recently showing a soon-to-be father's disappointment at the prospect of having another daughter. His wife shared the video of their gender reveal showing the soon-to-be-Dad-of-three storming off swearing as pink confetti rained around them. The man can be heard repeatedly yelling, "F***" as he walks out of the video frame. The video was captioned by the mother, "I swear he's happy".

Why is menopause so taboo?

October 18, 2022

Menopause is one of the facts of life. It happens to everyone with a uterus, and is a transitional phase that women will spend approximately a third of their life in. So why is it still considered so taboo?

While some progress has been made to break down period stigma (by organisations like TABOO!), menopause often slips under the radar. There are a number of reasons for this, with many of which being rooted in the intersection of sexism and ageism.

The Effects of Periods on Women Experiencing Homelessness

September 23, 2022

Periods are often an unpleasant or an inconvenient time of the month for anyone who menstruates – let alone people experiencing homelessness. Many women experiencing homelessness are unable to purchase essential items during their cycle – from pads, to tampons and other period products.

Gendered Violence: the Dangerous Perception of Good vs Bad Victims

September 08, 2022

When the murder of Sarah Everard hit our screens and papers in early 2021, the whole world collectively mourned her loss. I couldn’t put my finger on exactly why this particular story had such a profound effect on us, but there was this shared sense of fear and grief amongst my female friends. I found myself looking behind me constantly when walking alone in a carpark, holding my car keys between my middle and index finger in case I needed to wield it as a weapon.

Pad it Forward: A Letter from our Director of Local Outreach

September 02, 2022

As you may know, our PIF program is working to address barriers to menstrual health education and period products in Australia. We partner with schools, community organisations and health care centres around the country to deliver your amazing donations of period products to. Our program partners then distribute the period products to their community members, providing dignified and uncomplicated access to period products and menstrual health support.