​My Endometriosis Diagnosis

​In this article, En will share their experience after being diagnosed with endometriosis and how it affects their day to day life. 

Having Your Period During School

Chloë gives some tips on how to cope when you have your period during school.

Period Pain

Kenzie talks about her experiences of period pain, how she dealt with it and other possible alternatives to paracetamol. She also talks about when period-like pain could be a sign of something more serious and when you should go to a GP.

I haven't had a period in over 5 years

​In this article, Mel explains what it’s like to live without a period. To some people, this may seem like a relief but in reality, it has it’s dangerous sides too. It’s unhealthy for a girl of Mel’s age to not have a period too! 

MENSTRUAL cups: bloody good or bloody disaster?

Kenzie talks about what a menstrual cup is, why they are used and what the difference is between a cup and other products. She also gives her experience with using a cup and the good points and bad points to decide if they're bloody good (pun intended) or a bloody disaster.

Birth control and periods: Fighting the stgima

Cassandra writes about how birth control is an applicable solution to painful periods (and other reproductive issues) and how the stigma surrounding birth control negatively impacts access to medical care for those who need it.  ​

Periods! Why we shouldn't be ashamed

Kaitlyn talks about having a period and why we shouldn’t be ashamed of them despite what the media tells us. 

A menstrual cup

Evlyn explains a menstrual cup, and how it is used. She also lists the different advantages to having a cup, and how you can look into getting yourself one.

Periods - everything you need to know

Naomi explains your first period and what to expect. This helps understand what to expect when your first period comes round. She also explains what to do during a period and how long they typically last.

Life hacks: tackling unexpected period problems

Cassandra explains her experience with periods and the problems that come with them. She uses this experience to provide different hacks for coping better with periods.