News & Views It’s time to stop treating menstrual health like an afterthought It’s 2025, and somehow we’re still acting like periods are a private inconvenience rather than what they really are—a public health issue
Sport England Rugby will provide free period products across 500 clubs around the country More than 500 rugby clubs in England will offer free period products for women and girls in an effort to boost female participation in the male-dominated game.
News & Views The hidden aspect of poverty facing women and girls: period poverty To mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Mary Connelly-Gale shares more on the hidden aspect of poverty facing girls.
Entrepreneurs Australian women’s healthtech startup Femtek rebrands to Kyri A successful femtech startup changing the game in menstrual health has rebranded its name to reflect the strength of women.
Women's Health News Periods, menopause, endometriosis: It’s time to remove the stigma around menstrual health menstrual health is all too often viewed with taboo and stigma, and many women feel discomfort when discussing this very natural health topic.
News & Views ‘Disgusting’: Woman in Geraldton faces trial for stealing $10 packet of period products A magistrate’s court in Western Australia is proceeding with a trial for a woman charged with stealing $10 worth of period products earlier in the year.
Health Less than a third of schools worldwide have sanitary bins in girls’ toilets, new report shows Less than one in three schools around the world provide bins for menstrual waste in girls’ bathrooms, a new report from the UN has revealed.
Health WA government to provide free period products in public primary schools The Western Australian government has expanded its initiative to provide girls with free period products at all public primary schools across the state.
Soapbox Bloody hell: The reality of menstrual health in emergencies Menstruation-related stigma, shame and bullying is a worldwide problem that can cause girls to withdraw from society during their periods.
Life ‘They’ve given us a voice’: Matildas world cup playing kits to feature innovative period protection A “true representation” of the squad. Matildas star Ellie Carpenter described the playing kits her team will wear at the Women’s World Cup.
Women's Health News Champion of the menstrual cycle, Lucy Peach on being in flow with your body Lucy Peach is a period preacher working to shift the period narrative in our culture from one of shame to one of pride.
