menstruation

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"Menstruation is already an intimate topic for women. Rules like this will make students feel very uncomfortable, and even negatively impact students' psychological wellbeing," reads an opinion piece from China National Radio.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

Menstruation cycles vary from person to person, but the average menstruating person will have about 500 of them throughout their lifetime.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2024

“Discriminatory menstrual practices and perceptions have been practiced since the beginning of civilization,” says Radha Paudel, the founder of the Global South Coalition for Dignified Menstruation in Nepal.

From National Geographic • Nov. 29, 2023

Menstruation: What do you know about period cycles?

From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2023

Menstruation was not something that Ophie looked forward to; she understood the monthly ritual of bleeding but was rather happy not to have one more hassle in her life.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland