I saw Toxic Shock Syndrome as an ominous boogeyman creature. We are all warned about it from our Sexual Education classes, the commercials we watch, and the back of our tampon product boxes, but if we don’t have personal experiences with it, do we understand it?
Posted on November 12, 2020
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In many cultures, periods usher in a lot more than a box of tampons and a week of stomach cramps. Whether you gather under a red tent, celebrate with your family, refrain from doing daily tasks, or even grab a cup of coffee with your mom, there is no wrong or right way to view a culture’s attitudes to periods. At the crux of it all, we are in this together.
Posted on October 29, 2020
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Have you ever missed a period? More than three in a row? Then you’ve likely experienced amenorrhea. While we may get excited over not having to experience our periods, it’s important to look into why amenorrhea is occurring. Let's dive into what amenorrhea is, why it happens, and how we glorify it.
Posted on October 22, 2020
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Many individuals know what it feels like to be insecure about their vaginal odor. After feeling these insecurities myself, I wondered why on earth this is such a common concern for individuals with vulvas, and where does this fear of smelling dirty, fishy, or gross stem from? Let's dive into the world of "feminine hygiene" products and the effects they have on us.
Posted on October 15, 2020
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Yes, vaginas naturally produce many fluids that can act as lubrication during intercourse, but vaginal wetness varies by person and is affected by multiple factors. This is where lubrication can help in reducing the friction that comes when moving objects together, and in this case, the objects just happen to be body parts.
Posted on September 24, 2020
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Sprinkling crocodile excrement on the vulva, drinking liquid lead and mercury, inserting silphium soaked cotton balls into the vagina: these are some of the methods women were rumoured to have used in ancient times to prevent pregnancy.
Posted on September 03, 2020
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How many of us really know what PCOS is? What causes it? What does it mean to deal with it on a daily basis? This week, the Marlow team set out on a mission to learn more about PCOS and through our platform, we want to shed some light on how this syndrome affects those living with it.
Posted on August 20, 2020
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For some menstruators, period pain goes far beyond uncomfortable cramping. A possible solution? Menstrual leave. However, in practice, will this actually improve the quality of life of menstruators? Or only further add to the judgement and scrutiny around menstruation?
Posted on August 06, 2020
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Some individuals experience painful periods and the last thing on their mind is being sexual. Others feel an increase in arousal. Both are normal! With that being said, can you participate in sexual activities while on your period? YES! Period sex shouldn’t be taboo. You do you!
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Did you know that the vagina is a self-cleaning organ? Through the use of discharge, the vagina can clean itself of certain bacteria to keep everything in line. But, sometimes things go astray. Itching, burning and heavy discharge are all common signs that there is an overgrowth of the Candida fungi leading to Candidiasis - AKA a vaginal yeast infection.
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Depictions of menstruation in film and TV history have rarely been positive or accurate representations of authentic experiences. It's time to expose past period-related content for what it is - a bloody mess - and draw attention to a few other contemporary examples that are doing it right.
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