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“Empowering yourself begins with educating yourself.”
– Isabelle Guenou, Co-Founder & CEO theblood
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Menstrual blood: The key to better diagnostics.
Menstrual blood has long been thought of as nothing more than a waste product by everyone… until now.
PCOS Awareness Month: A Time for Education and Support
September is here—the month when leaves start to fall, sweaters are brought out again, and we dedicate ourselves to PCOS Awareness Month.
Why women’s health should be everyone’s concern and not just women’s.
One of the themes for International Women’s Day 2024 is a call to "Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. In this blog post, we will be exploring the stark realities faced by women in accessing adequate healthcare and the ripple effects this has on society as a whole; highlighting why EVERYONE (not just women) should consider investing their time, money and energy into benefiting women’s health, one way or another.
Is it a gender health or gender data gap?
You may have heard the term “gender health gap,” or maybe you’ve heard the more analytical “gender data gap.” Are both these terms referring to the same concept? Read this article to find out, where we discuss the relationship between the gender health and gender data gap.
Why Your Period App Could Use a Feminist Update
Ever wondered about those period apps we often rely on? Well, it turns out most have some issues that need fixing, especially when it comes to the app’s design for respecting your privacy. In this blog post, we dig deep into menstruation technologies.
Exploring Hormone-Free Contraception: Empowering Women with Non-Hormonal Birth Control Options
In this blog post, we explore contraceptive methods with a particular focus on hormone-free contraceptives. Effective contraception is a vital tool for many women (referring to anyone with a womb herein) in order to accomplish their objectives and plan their future. Despite the widespread use of hormonal methods, some women are now looking for non-hormonal alternatives to avoid any potential side effects and pursue more natural options. For those who want to maintain control over their bodies without relying on hormones, non-hormonal contraception offers a valuable option. It's crucial to consider each choice and pick the one that most closely reflects your preferences and values.
Should period leave be a thing?
Period leave is a type of paid leave that menstruators can take off from work when they are experiencing menstrual pain and discomfort. It is also sometimes referred to as menstrual leave or menstrual health leave.
It’s time to talk. PERIOD.
It’s time to talk about periods, because quite frankly… we don’t talk about them enough. Why are periods such a taboo subject? Why should we be talking more about them?
