Period Blood
How Witches and Menstruation Myths Influenced Modern Recipes
There are some scientific reasons to stir a stew a particular way, and then there are reasons rooted in sexism and superstition.
The Future of Periods Will Be High-Tech, Messy, and Might Involve Jellyfish
In the future, there could be computerized tampons that tell you when to change them, dissolvable tampons that can release HIV-prevention medication, and tampons that even detect ovarian cancer.
True Crime Shit
Aileen Wuornos was a serial killer who murdered seven men while working as a prostitute. You already know that because Charlize Theron won an Oscar for playing her in a movie. These are the prison-issue panties Wuornos wore while awaiting execution in...
I Fertilized My Salad with Period Blood
Blood contains three primary plant macronutrients—nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. So, as a poor gardener and menstrual-cup enthusiast, I decided to collect my next cycle to help grow some lettuce.
