In 2019, the UN declared that menstruation is a human rights issue. Who’s the catalyst of that change? Law and policymakers. The problem? Menstrual products are still considered a non-necessity under many tax codes and jurisdictions. This is the economics of a period.
Posted on December 26, 2020
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It’s no coincidence that your breakouts might appear in the same spots at roughly the same time every month. Is your period just around the corner when you start ‘randomly’ seeing new spots? Does your forehead indicate you’ve just had your period by breaking out profusely (me)? Enter: the cycle’s effect on the skin.
Posted on December 17, 2020
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Have you ever noticed changes with your libido throughout your menstrual cycle? I definitely have. I feel a little more frisky around my ovulation date and during my period, but right before my period the friskiness goes straight down the drain. Why do these changes occur? What impact does the menstrual cycle have on sex drive? Let’s find out!
Posted on December 10, 2020
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If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “wow she’s not in a very good mood, she must be PMS-ing”... well, I’m sure you know where this is going. In this week’s blog post, the Marlow team is exploring all things PMS: understanding what exactly it is, highlighting the truth about what it means to have it, and debunking some of the myths that circulate about it.
Posted on December 03, 2020
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In 1998, the world was introduced to Pfizer's little blue pill, which has since shaped the sexual dysfunction market as we know it. Because of Viagra's fast and enormous success, it was only a matter of time before the pharmaceutical industry decided that females should have their own 'little pill' too, right?
Posted on November 27, 2020
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So, you’ve thought about how to optimize your health this quarantine-season, but then that time of the month rolls around and, if you’re like the old me, you don’t even know if you have any pads or tampons left in your house, let alone what goes into them. We have a right to know, so let's learn together!
Posted on November 19, 2020
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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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Living in a world full of instagrammable content, it can be nearly impossible to feel satisfied with your physical appearance. While some go under the knife for nose reconstruction or breast augmentation, recent years have seen a rising number of women seeking a different procedure: labiaplasty. Let's dive into the world of designer vaginas, exploring what labiaplasty is, and why it has increased in popularity.
Posted on November 05, 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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