Menstruation

United Way BC encourages local businesses and organizations to participate in the Period Promise campaign during the month of May. (Contributed)

Period Promise campaign seeks menstrual product donations across B.C.

United Way BC partners with Pacific Blue Cross and CUPE Local 1816

 

A woman checks her phone in Orem, Utah on Nov. 14, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Rick Bowmer

B.C. class action alleges period-tracking app breached users’ privacy

The ruling says the company’s Flo Health & Period Tracker app is available in more than 100 countries

 

Emily Wolf grabbing for her abdomen due to menstrual pain. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

‘Like being stabbed’: B.C. MP pushing for Canadian paid period leave

The petition for potential menstrual leave will be tabled in the House of Commons in September

 

Plan International Canada’s study stresses that barriers to menstrual products has harmful impacts on Canadians. More than half of the study participants answered that their education did not cover what they needed to know, and lacked in diverse experiences. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

1-in-4 people say they experience period poverty in Canada: poll

A new study from Plan International has shed light on the widespread issue in the country

Plan International Canada’s study stresses that barriers to menstrual products has harmful impacts on Canadians. More than half of the study participants answered that their education did not cover what they needed to know, and lacked in diverse experiences. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)
A UBC research reveals that customers prefer self-checkout or interacting with robotic individuals when purchasing blush-inducing items. (Courtesy/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Self-checkout preferred for blush-inducing purchases, B.C. study affirms

UBC Sauder research sheds light on consumer choices in embarrassing purchase situations

A UBC research reveals that customers prefer self-checkout or interacting with robotic individuals when purchasing blush-inducing items. (Courtesy/Contributed to Black Press Media)