menstruation

Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, Florida's state legislature introduced a new bill that may limit discussion of menstruation before sixth grade.

From BBC

At the committee meeting, Gantt asked whether teachers could face punishment if they discuss menstruation with younger students.

From Seattle Times

A Florida Republican admitted that his bill would ban young girls from discussing menstruation with school officials but claimed it wasn't the "intent" of his legislation.

From Salon

But the film is not actually about menstruation, it’s about emergence — young woman from child, individual from family, identity from relegation.

From Los Angeles Times

On one overly simplistic level, “Turning Red” evokes and gives new meaning to the once-widespread sexist sobriquet for menstruation: the Curse.

From Washington Post