Euphemisms are often used to talk about periods, as a way to attempt to diminish and separate the connotations that surround...

Hormonal birth control works by preventing the release of an egg every month and by thickening the cervical mucus of the uterus. This...

We are often told that a menstrual cycle is 28 days on average. However, a study published in the npj Digital Medicine journal based out...

Hello finals season! Goodbye periods? As we approach the end of the semester stress from assignments, classes, tests and exams are really...

A big win for menstruators in Ontario this month! Ontario's government has announced that in its efforts to eliminate period poverty,...

Coming up with different names to reference a period is part of almost every menstruators’ journey. It starts at a young age and some of...

When most of us get our periods we normally use tampons, pads, or diva cups. Recently, a new menstrual product known as “period panties”...

I recently had a conversation with my friends about the availability of resources now versus in the past. It led us to discuss the...

While all menstruators are aware of their periods, a lot of us still do not know about the four phases of the menstrual cycle. The four...

Finding ways to live a sustainable lifestyle has been on the rise with the increasing awareness of human carbon footprints and lifestyle...

Fibroids are described as abnormal growths found in the uterus that may cause severe abdominal pain and heavy periods. Fibroids may also...

Written By: Maria-Fernanda Torres-Ceron Hello readers! I hope you’re doing well and that life is treating you kindly. If you’re reading...

Image by Amy Smith from University of Pennslyvania By: Taylor Truong Date: April 15, 2021 Social media has made it very easy for people...

What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that affects 2-10% of American people with a uterus of childbearing...

March 14, 2021 Hey friends! I hope you are having an amazing start to the month! We were so happy to see all your faces at our trivia...

Menstruation is a natural biological function, where the uterus sheds its lining approximately once a month. According to The World Bank,...

Happy February, everyone! With the new month comes new events and exciting things for our chapter. First of all, we want to say a huge...

What comes to mind when you think of luxury items? Maybe a Kate Spade purse or the new PlayStation 5? The last thing you would probably...

Hello everyone and welcome to our first blog post! We are the University of Waterloo’s chapter of Menstruation REDefined. Menstruation...