Period products: luxury to necessity
Scotland has become the first country in the world to introduce universal access to free period products. According to the bill that was passed in Holyrood on Tuesday night, November…
Reusable menstrual products are not all-powerful for everyone
Ecofeminism links the eradication of period poverty to the liberation of women. The solution to period poverty? Reusable menstrual hygiene products. Menstrual cups and reusable sanitary pads can be used…
Has medical advice on taking the pill been wrong all this time?
When the contraceptive pill, or ‘the pill,’ first came onto the market in 1960, it revolutionised women’s sexual freedom. Now, over 100 million women globally use the pill as a…
Under Threat: eco-friendly alternatives to pads and tampons
At Lifestyle, we are starting a series exploring the issue of sustainability and how small changes can result in us leading more sustainable lives. Each article will cover a different…
Free sanitary products are a long-needed step in the right direction
As noxious as they are, the issues around sanitary products run so much deeper than some off-colour period jokes made by men who may have never been near a woman.…
Toxic Shock Syndrome and our fear of tampons
Opening a box of tampons for the first time can be intimidating. You may not have used them before, you may be quite young and you may be scared about…
Making periods effortless for every body
Many people face the monthly menstrual struggle of periods: from bleeding and cramps, to violent mood swings. Periods can cause a recurring disruption to everyday life, and many rely on…
Period problems: Megan’s menstrual cup review
Lifestyle writer Megan Burton shares her experience of using a menstrual cup for the first time, providing The Student with the lowdown of the cup’s compatibility with student life. Period…