I was born and raised in a rural area among seven sisters. One morning, I noticed blood on one of my sister's clothes and panicked, I thought she had been hurt. Only later did I realise she was ...

Twenty-four-year-old Nadya Okamoto wants to end period stigma. In fact, she’s the poster child for period empowerment. At 16 she started a nonprofit, Period, which distributed hygiene products ...

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model had a very relatable moment in her chic outfit for the storied tennis tournament. She ...

May is mental health awareness month, a time when you will likely see some version of the following posts on social media. “Let’s end the stigma of mental illness.” “Speak up! Break the ...

When was the last time a woman traveled to the restroom while proudly waving a tampon or pad in the air? Why do feminine hygiene commercials focus on active or happy women frolicking in skirts?

It's past time we ended the stigma – and tax – on periods for girls around the world On this International Day of the Girl Child, we are bringing awareness to period poverty, which hits 500 ...

Organizations like PERIOD., Helping Women Period, Mission Menstruation X MSU and Pad the Mitten came together to host an event for the action day at the MSU Union on Oct. 14.

In 2017, two Indian firms began offering workers a day off for a painful period — earning much praise but also some criticism. We wondered if this policy is gaining favor in India and beyond.

Dillon also wanted to end the stigma and taboo associated with period products. She believed they should be treated like toilet paper, which is already provided to students for another essential ...

Mental Health Stigma What Does “End the Stigma” Even Mean? We cannot reduce "stigma" if we do not know what it is. Posted May 23, 2025 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D.