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New school program in UK: Rethink Periods

15. October 201914. November 2019 Alexandra Caterbow

City to Sea launched the new schools program Rethink Periods. The program covers some basic biology around periods, products, environmental impacts, period poverty, taboos, myths and celebrations.

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The Periodical: A Source for Menstrual News

17. September 201922. September 2019 Olga Speranskaya

The Periodical, a source of news about events and resources relating to menstrual hygiene.

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The Fight for Menstrual Equity in the United States

13. September 201922. September 2019 Olga Speranskaya

Adapted from ‘Forcing Immigrant Girls to Bleed Through Their Underwear is Cruel, Degrading, and Dangerous’ by Jennifer Weiss-Wolf from Newsweek. Article available at: https://www.newsweek.com/forcing-immigrant-girls-bleed-through-their-underwear-cruel-degrading-dangerous-opinion-1457040

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Feminine Hygiene Products: Why you do not need to be silent

2. July 201914. August 2019 Olga Speranskaya

It is assumed that personal care products are designed not only to simplify the life of a modern woman, but also to protect them against external pollution, hinder the development of bacteria, and generally stand guard over women’s health.

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Fibroid Network World Info @Fibroidinfo·

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Many synthetic nappies & sanitary pads contain harmful chemicals VOCs & #phthalates
Longterm exposure to a significant amount of harmful chemicals could be possible via the genitals
Better to have #PlasticFreePeriods
EDCs ⁦@CHE_healthenv⁩ ⁦⁦

How diapers and menstrual pads are exposing babies and women to hormone-disrupting, toxic chemicals

Most diapers and sanitary pads contain volatile organic compounds and phthalates and with this continued, long-term exposure a significant amount of t...

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Fibroid Network World Info @Fibroidinfo·

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What’s in your Pad or Tampon?
Dioxins,other chemicals?
@CNNHealth

Many Recyclable Pads are More comfortable,Ecofriendly & Absorbent vs Plastic
#BanToxicChemicals #WombStories #Exposome #GenerationChemical #PlasticFreePeriods #EDCs ⁦@SilentSpringIns⁩ https://www.cnn.com/2015/11/13/health/whats-in-your-pad-or-tampon/index.html

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Hey Girls @HeyGirlsUK·

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The perfect pair for heavy flows and figure-hugging comfort. Our Super Soft Black Cherry period pants are available to shop in sizes S-XL, and will see you through 12 hours of leak-proof wear. 🖤🍒 #PeriodPants #BuyOneGiveOne #Reuse #PlasticFreePeriods https://bit.ly/3epd1zn

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City to Sea @CitytoSea_·

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Choosing to have #PlasticFreePeriods is just one way you can go plastic-free in your bathroom. We love these other ideas from @Lunettecup including #reusable nappies and wipes 👏

https://www.lunette.com/blogs/news/7-product-swaps-for-an-eco-friendly-bathroom

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