Is there a such thing as a period-friendly workplace?
It goes without saying that women deal with a lot of symptoms when they’re on their periods. For some women, these symptoms can interrupt...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Nov 22, 2019
- 2 min
Is it possible for a change in weather to affect a woman’s menstrual cycle?
A sure sign that the weather is about to change is the holidays getting closer and closer. The leaves begin to change colors as Fall...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Nov 17, 2019
- 2 min
How can men support women during the menstruation movement?
When talking about menstruation, menstrual poverty and dismantling the stigmas and taboos that are associated with women/girls and their...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
Can a heavy period lead to anemia?
Have you heard someone with an iron deficiency talk about how they often feel fatigued or how they may have to get up slowly to avoid...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Nov 1, 2019
- 2 min
What happened in the country during the first annual National Period Day?
Let’s take a look back at the first inaugural National Period Day! As you may or may not know, it came and went two weeks ago, on October...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Oct 25, 2019
- 2 min
What are the different types of incontinence?
What happens when you have little to no control over your bladder? It can become embarrassing or even troublesome to go out in public and...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Oct 11, 2019
- 2 min
Things You Should Know About the Menstrual Equity for All Act
Did you know that this year Representative Grace Meng, of New York’s 6th congressional district, introduced to Congress the Menstrual...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Oct 4, 2019
- 2 min
Four companies that work to combat period poverty
Have you ever heard of the term ‘period poverty’? Have you ever witnessed someone that has experienced period poverty? Period poverty is...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Sep 27, 2019
- 2 min
Is there a such thing as a perfectly regular menstrual cycle?
How many times have you heard someone tell you that they have a perfectly regular menstrual cycle? How often do you find that your period...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
‘Period shaming’ caused one young girl to take her life
One of the most natural parts of being a woman is our menstrual cycle. There’s nothing shameful about what a woman’s body is biologically...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Sep 13, 2019
- 2 min
Taking a closer look at the process and phases of the menstrual cycle
There’s a lot of talk and discussions about the menstrual cycle, but do you actually know about the whole process and phases of it? It’s...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Sep 6, 2019
- 2 min
Uterine fibroids and its disproportionate effect on Black women
Uterine fibroids is one of the most common occurrences amongst women, however when compared to other races, statistics show that Black...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Aug 30, 2019
- 2 min
Nadya Okamoto: A young activist pushing for change surrounding period poverty
We all fall on hard times. It can be the bleakest and saddest moments of our lives when we face difficulty, especially if that difficulty...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Aug 23, 2019
- 2 min
What’s The History Behind Sanitary Products?
Have you ever thought about the long history of sanitary products? It’s hard to believe that the things we use monthly have progressed...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Aug 16, 2019
- 3 min
You Need to Know About These Top 3 Period Tracker Apps
In the digital age, it’s not uncommon for us to have our phones in our hands more than half of the time. Our phones have become a way for...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Aug 11, 2019
- 2 min
Does Endometriosis Mimic Normal Menstrual Pain?
A large majority of women and girls deal with painful periods every month. Some of us get cramps like clock-work and some of us hardly...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Aug 6, 2019
- 2 min
What You Should Know About ‘National Menstrual Hygiene Day’
Menstrual Hygiene Day! Yes, you read that right and if this is your first time hearing about it, you probably wouldn’t be alone. ...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jul 26, 2019
- 2 min
How Does Exercising Have an Effect on Your Period?
We get it, sometimes working out is not as fun and glamorous as some women on social media make it look. There’s sweat, sore muscles,...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jul 22, 2019
- 2 min
Menstruation: A Taboo Topic in Developing Countries
Do you remember the first time you got your menstrual cycle? The memory doesn’t have to be completely vivid, but you remember what it...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jul 14, 2019
- 2 min
Healthy Eating = Healthy Menstrual Cycle
It’s that time of the month again and all of your cravings hit you like a brick! Your mind immediately begins to compile a list of all of...
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