A late period is no laughing matter—a trigger for a flood of emotions whether you’re very much wishing you are pregnant or hoping you’re not. While the reasons for a late period are many, the wrench in your regular schedule is always inconvenient: how are you meant to plan around your cramps, bloating and PMS?…
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My dad cried and said “I’m so happy for you” as if I had actually accomplished something. My mom was also so happy for me for thirty seconds, before panicking that my period might disappear again. I texted my ex-boyfriend who lives in a different city and he responded with three popping champagne bottles, which…
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Every. Damn. Time, I think as I barricade myself in a bathroom stall and root around in my bag for—fingers crossed—an emergency tampon. Back at the gate, the plane’s beginning to board, and it’s getting to be desperate times: I’m about to get on a 12-hour budget flight from Berlin to Singapore, and my period…
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The Academy Awards haven’t always favored female directors. In the 91-year history of the show, only five have ever been nominated for Best Director, and this year, once again, the category is made up of solely men. It’s not entirely dire, though, if you turn your attention to other categories. Take, for example, Period. End…
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For all the time we spend talking about periods, it’s appalling (appalling!) that not a single emoji can adequately represent that time of the month. A syringe, a germ, and poo have all made the cut but there’s no emoji that can adequately speak to our monthly menstruation? Seriously?! Finally, that’s about to change. A…
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When it comes to periods, I consider myself lucky—mine shows up each month like clockwork; no need for tracking apps or a flag on my g-cal. But a few months ago, my regularly-scheduled programming went dark. I went through possible reasons for the ghosting: Pregnant? Not a chance. Birth control? Used every time. Meds? Nothing…
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