How do incarcerated women manage their menstrual cycles?
Awareness and activism surrounding menstrual equity is nowhere near a quiet cry out, but instead a loud, boisterous call to action for...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Feb 7, 2020
- 2 min
Who was Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner?
In the spirit of Black History Month, it seems incredibly important to highlight a Black woman that has played a major role in the...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jan 31, 2020
- 2 min
What actually happens during menopause?
Unless a woman has a certain health condition, one of the most consistent and normal parts about being a female, from the time she’s...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jan 24, 2020
- 2 min
How one woman had to have both of her feet amputated after using a menstrual cup
The discussion surrounding Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) has been one that is most widely centered on the usage of tampons. There have been...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jan 17, 2020
- 2 min
What is the McClintock Effect and do periods actually sync?
Does the term “cycle sisters” sound familiar to you? Have you ever been around other women and heard them discuss how their periods have...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Jan 3, 2020
- 2 min
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)?
Imagine watching TV and noticing the same adorable puppy commercial that you saw a few days ago, only this time you become overwhelmed...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Dec 20, 2019
- 2 min
What’s all the fuss about tax free periods?
Did you know that there are only a handful of states in the U.S. that don’t put taxes on menstrual hygiene products? In 70% of the states...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Dec 13, 2019
- 2 min
What happens when old practices surrounding periods still take place?
What are some age old practices or beliefs surrounding menstruation that you have heard of? More than likely, the effects of these...
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Justice for My Jewel
- Dec 7, 2019
- 2 min
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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