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Tampons

Men should embrace feminism
Article
/ 16 August 2019

Men should embrace feminism

The feminist project is about equality and justice for all human beings, including men and boys

By Eusebius McKaiser
Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your period
Videos
/ 28 May 2017

Why you shouldn’t be ashamed of your period

When we are socialised to believe something as natural as menstruation is dirty, those who bleed may feel embarrassed about their period.

By Pontsho Pilane and Dylan Bush
Why some people may not be over the moon about menstrual cups
Videos
/ 8 May 2017

Why some people may not be over the moon about menstrual cups

Moon cups, reusable pads and period panties are all alternatives to disposable pads and tampons, but they may not work for everyone.

By Pontsho Pilane and Dylan Bush
‘If government can give us flavoured condoms, it can give us free pads’
Podcasts
/ 4 January 2017

‘If government can give us flavoured condoms, it can give us free pads’

Find out which departments need to step up to make free pads a reality for people who menstruate.

By Dylan Bush
Pull the plug on tampon taxes
Analysis
/ 7 April 2016

Pull the plug on tampon taxes

Women should not be paying the state for the privilege of having their periods as if they were an indulgent luxury.

By Kagure Mugo
No tampons. Period
Article
/ 2 February 2009

No tampons. Period

In an ideal world it might be bliss to spend a week each month alone. But real-life commitments take no heed of 28-day cycles.

By Staff Reporter

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