Yes, we still follow that topic

We still follow this topic, and it continues to be an issue the refugee women are always negotiating, as well. With a new culture and different economic factors come new options and pressures.

Here are some stories on the topic that got our attention recently.

First, from NPR, a story about AFRIpads and how they're helping Ugandan girls stay in school when they're menstruating:

Photo via AFRIpad

Click here to read this story of empowerment and entrepreneurship.


In May, the Atlantic Magazine published an article about the history of the tampon. It generated quite a bit of online discussion. The story itself is absorbing (pun intended). You can find that article here.

The associated articles are, Don't Let them See Your Tampons, which takes a look at issues of discretion and feeling the need to hide your monthly protection.

The other article is The Tampon Taboo: Your Thoughts, a compilation of reader comments and discussion about the other two articles.

It seems hard to believe that in 2015, people are still weirded out by periods. Hey, they happen. Monthly. To about half the human population.