I Take A Day Off Each Month From Being Me
I do this at least once a month. Take a day off. Screw everyone who calls it PMS.
Menstruation
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The Menstrual Cup Month: There Will Be Blood
My first days with a menstrual cup
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5 Things Every Woman Should Do For Her Body
Empowerment begins with taking responsibility for yourself. If you’re a woman, take charge of your body.
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Why I Don’t Want To Be A Mother
Last year, I went to see my gynacologist. She asked if I’d like to freeze my eggs. It made me consider the role of mother.
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I Have A Bloody Relationship With My Pad
The CEO of Bodyform posted a video satirically busting male stereotypes around menstruation. Let’s talk about menstrual pad advertising.
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E is for Evil
I wanted to do something dark and all the E words I could think of, were positive & bright. Exuberant. Elaborate. Excess. A friend suggested EVIL. How did I *not* think of that?
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Why Are Period Jokes Okay But Period Talk Not?
Why was there blood on the dance floor? Because Susie had her period. Ha, bloody ha.
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Goddess
I drag feet of clayThrough a day too longFlap through the slime of bad moodsTo islands of coherent thoughtAnd prepare for the battle of the sore back I fidget in my chairAnd remember too late,I’m wearing whiteI work late so the paper’s pristineAnd so no one sees the stains when…
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Marvin’s World: My Daily (And Nightly) Health Nags
A mobile phone is a daily companion. Who knows the value of a calendar better than a woman who manages clothing, commute, food, grooming & schedule via her body cycle?
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Settle For To Settle Down
I’m reading a book called Rubbish Boyfriends. But hang on, that’s not all that’s responsible for this mood o’ mine. I’ve been talking (and talking and talking) to the following women: A has been steadily (as opposed to happily) married to a ‘Who says we get it right the first…
