PinnedThe Power of Intergenerational Conversations in Breaking The Period TabooAfter years of experiencing debilitating menstrual cramps and countless visits to the doctor’s office, one day, my doctor said, “have you ever asked your mother or grandmother what their period experiences were like?” At first I laughed, for those are conversations I assumed were too inappropriate to talk about due…Reproductive Health4 min readReproductive Health4 min read
PinnedPaid Menstrual Leave Needs To Be Implemented In Workplaces And Here’s Why:I don’t think people understand how dysmenorrhea, a.k.a painful periods, can affect one’s mind, body, and spirit. Reasons why I CANNOT work day 1 or 2 of my period: Heavy bleeding For me, wearing maxi pads or 2 regular pads stacked on top of each other is normal on days…Menstruation5 min readMenstruation5 min read
Published inThe Fifth by Love Your Menses·Mar 18, 2021The Five Questions You Should Ask Yourself If You Miss A PeriodHave you ever missed a period and asked yourself, “Am I pregnant?” While this is definitely a valid question to ask, there could be other reasons why you missed a period. And if you are not sexually active, then there are definitely other reasons why you aren’t flowing. After years…Periods4 min readPeriods4 min read
Published inThe Fifth by Love Your Menses·Nov 26, 2020Why Access To Free Period Products is Not EnoughI’m sure you’ve read the headlines by now: Scotland became the first country to pass a law making period products free for all in need. As someone who is a leader in the menstrual equity movement, I am thrilled; not just because Scotland passed this monumental law, but really because…Periods2 min readPeriods2 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Nov 11, 2020A New Meaning To HR: Tips on Working From Home When Your Household Members Become Your “Colleagues”He’s a software engineer, and I’m a health educator. We were never meant to be colleagues. Yet, we both now share an office “a.k.a living room” and take the same lunch breaks due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home advisories. Although working from home has been a blessing for…Health4 min readHealth4 min read
