Tag: menstruation awareness
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Here’s How Various Cultures Celebrate a Girl’s First Period
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Sarah Thompson Like many young girls, I can clearly recall the moment I experienced my first period. The unsettling sensation in my abdomen leading up to it, the sight of blood swirling in the toilet, and the awkward learning curve of managing pads and tampons are all etched in my…
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14-Year-Old Activist Persuades School to Offer Free Period Products in Restrooms
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of navigating the complexities of adolescence, one 14-year-old has taken the initiative to address a pressing issue that affects many young girls: access to menstrual products. Meet Emily Carter, an eighth-grader at Bayview Middle School in Mercer Island, Washington. After experiencing the frustration of searching for a pad or…