Meritt Freer has been teaching science at Miwok Middle School for 24 years. Part of her job is teaching sex education to 7th graders, and over the years, the curriculum has changed and expanded. But ...

California is poised to become the next state to require schools to teach students about menstruation after legislation passed both chambers—making it one of the few to have a requirement for ...

Teens and tweens enrolled in California public schools will soon learn about these topics now that a law made it mandatory. Inspired by a Bay Area teen, California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved the Know ...

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Menstrual poverty in Uganda forces thousands of girls to miss school each month. Explore how lack of sanitary products ...

As the world marks Menstrual Hygiene Day today, May 28, Uganda stands at a critical juncture in its pursuit of gender equality. While global momentum is shifting towards the recognition of menstrual ...

This year's Menstrual Health Day theme is Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. Taking time to celebrate this day is a moment for everyone to reflect on the journey towards changing the way we view and ...

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Placed in the darkest, least accessible corner in superstores or pharmacies, menstrual products are rarely treated like ordinary goods, folded into brown paper, hidden from view, turning a natural ...

New research across elite European clubs shows growing openness around menstrual health but also reveals persistent knowledge gaps that could influence athlete wellbeing, training decisions, and ...

An example of a menstrual cup. It’s a flexible, medical grade silicone cup woman can insert in their cervix to collect menstrual fluid in order to prevent leaking. Olga Polishko Getty ...