In 2022, with there being an app for pretty much everything, it is not a surprise that millions of menstruators use period tracking apps. Also often used by those who are trying to get pregnant, some apps also give you an approximate date of when you would be ovulating or what phase of your cycle […]
Global Considerations for the Progress of Menstrual Health
In a previous blog post, we discussed some of the Common Global Menstrual Health Challenges. As we know, there is a growing interest in menstrual health across the world. Below are some essential things to consider in the menstrual health space. If you are a social worker, NGO, governmental organisation, or even just an interested […]
Common Global Menstrual Health Challenges.
Money and research have been invested in understanding the underlying challenges faced by menstruators across the world. The gravity of these issues depends on several factors, such as where the menstruator lives, do they have access to education, do they have financial resources, is their culture oppressive? What about technology – do they have mobile phones with internet […]
Alternate Methods Used for Pain Relief During Menstruation
Yoga, pills, coffee, cannabis – How do you cope with menstrual pain? We at GiveHer5 did a bit of research on alternate methods and the effect cannabis can have on pain. Menstrual health has for so long, been allowed to be a mystery. In the past, it was ingrained in us to think before opening our mouth […]
The Origin of the term ‘Menstruality’
Coined in 2001 by Jane Catherine Severn, a New Zealand based Psychotherapy and Menstruality Educator, the term ‘Menstruality’ was her baby – a new approach to feminine life. She noted that our psychospiritual development occurs during each phase of the cycles or the Four M’s. They are Menarche, Menstrual Cycles, Menopause and Mature Life. Each […]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Every once in a while we bring up sustainable development – something that the United Nations has placed utmost importance on, in the hopes of delivering development goals that are to be met by 2030 (2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development). Two fields that will play a vital role in achieving these goals are science and […]
A Spotlight on Menstrual Activists
For a cause to go far in making an impact and a difference, as well as successfully spreading awareness, you need dedicated activists who will use their platforms regularly in furthering important information about that specific cause. The way the world is going, everyone should be adding the title of ‘activist’ to their lives because […]
International Day of Education 2020
About International Day of Education If you have access to a good education, then you have the tools to propel your life forward. Knowledge acquired leads to better living, good jobs, financial stability, a higher quality of life, and so on. It is instrumental to our lives and is a basic human right that must […]
Menstrual Matters – Global Superstitions
At GiveHer5, we aim to educate and inform people on menstrual health awareness and period poverty, both of which are massive issues in India as well as globally. With a large population not having access to tools, resources and correct information, it is not uncommon to see wrong information, archaic beliefs and draconian thought processes […]
Periods In The News – Menstrual Matters
In this age of information overload, it is easy for important things to get lost in the noise. This is why we handpicked a few pieces of news, articles, blogs and essays that got our attention at GiveHer5. Here is your dose of curated period news to keep you aware, informed and up to date on […]