More than half of students had missed at least part of a school day because of their period. When asked why, about one-third said they had been without pads or tampons when they needed them.
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Heavy metals, phthalates and other potentially harmful chemicals have been detected in a range of menstrual products – the latest category of concern in the personal care aisle.
A proposed Menstrual Health, Dignity and Sustainability Act could improve regulation of period products.
Working out how much blood you’re losing and getting a sense of when it’s outside the normal range can be difficult. Recent research on the capacity of different period products could help.
The tournament is an opportunity to dispel period myths and put a focus on the specific needs of athletes who menstruate.
Breaking the taboo: the fascinating history of menstrual products.
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