PowerDot is a smart electrical stimulation device that relieves pain of period cramps and aids muscle recovery. The device stimulates the sensory and/or motor nerves to temporarily relieve pain and/or create a muscle contraction by sending an electrical current through the nervous system. PowerDot is a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device. It delivers electrical […]
There are many differences between menstrual cups and discs, the main differences include: Menstrual discs placement in the vaginal fornix leaves the vaginal canal free of obstruction and allows a person to have penetrative and oral sex while wearing it. Because a menstrual cup sits below the cervix, opening up inside the vagina and sealing around the […]
Nearly fainting from period pain is not normal. This woman learned from an ultrasound that she suffers from adenomyosis. my period was so heavy I remember waking in the middle of the night to the room spinning out of control. I felt debilitated, dizzy, and struggled to even walk to the bathroom only two metres […]
A normal menstrual period lasts from 2-7 days and comes at an interval of 21-35 days. Common period problems are an early indicator of other looming health problems. It is difficult to quantify the actual menstrual flow, so we don't go into any details. Common period problems relate to: - Menstrual hygiene - Menstrual flow […]
The American Psychology Association has released a peer reviewed paper on the varying PTSD symptoms with lower levels of estrogen. The variance in the studied cases shows that women with low estrogen and exposed to trauma, suffer from more reactivity/response in the sympathetic nervouse system (aka fight-or-flight response). The impact statement <doi.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Ftra0001113> from the paper […]
The St Louis Alliance For Period Supplies raises awareness to the thousands of people living in poverty who miss out on an increased quality of life because of lack of period supplies. They support the community, distribute much needed supplies and advocate for legislative change.
The bill would require all state university, community college campuses, grade six to 12 public schools and state and local municipal buildings to provide free menstrual products. More details
The Bloody Big Survey was run online using Typeform software and was comprised of 28 questions. A total of 125,205 participated in the survey which was open for 13 weeks from 1 March to 31 May in 2021. We recognise the crucial research conducted through other surveys in Australia recently, but a brief review of […]
COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis it triggered also made it more difficult for individuals to access menstrual products. Period poverty carries a double burden. There’s stigma around general poverty, about not having enough money for resources and needing assistance. But there’s also the taboo around menstruation, which shuts the conversation down. More details about […]
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