Life & Culture

When you get your period but you’re not a woman, this can cause discomfort and anxiety 

Medical appointments like this can bring up feelings of gender dysphoria. Here some tips.

When I start going to doctors’ offices or yoga classes and I’m the only person there who doesn’t identify as...

Many people who take testosterone as a form of gender affirmation therapy believe it acts as a contraceptive, but this...

Birth control is generally marketed and designed for women, but they’re not the only ones using it.

Periods can be a source of gender dysphoria if you are trans or non-binary.

Chest binding is a common practice. Binding can reduce gender dysphoria, but it can also cause negative physical health symptoms....

There are about 37 million people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) around the world. More than half of...

Dr. Dennis Fortenberry shares his insights and advice as a physician who provides gender-related services.

Trans inclusion does not exclude women. We are here to explain why.

Birth control is generally marketed and designed for heterosexuals, but they’re not the only ones using it.

Through tracking, I began to see my period and symptoms not as signifiers of my gender, but as ways that...

Understand a little more the "B" of LGBTQIA

We asked trans men, genderqueer, and nonbinary people how they feel about their periods.

At Clue, we aim to be inclusive, loud, and proud all year-round, not just because we feel we should, but...

Masculine people have been pregnant and birthing as long as there have been people. In reality, my relationship with my...

Periods can be a pain, especially when they give you gender dysphoria, but a support from your friends can go...

Transgender and non-binary people with endometriosis share their experiences and advice.

Whether you’re undergoing hormone therapy or not, here’s what you need to know about preventing pregnancy.

How testosterone, top surgery, and binding affect breast cancer risk.

Since I started passing as male, I found going to clinics harder than ever.

We asked transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary people with PCOS to share their stories and advice.

Puberty makes very little sense when your parents tell you that you’re a boy, but your breasts and monthly cramping...

Birth control is rarely talked about in queer communities, which means that relevant information and support are essential.

There are many stereotypes about romance between two people with menstrual cycles. We reached out to lesbians, transgender and queer...

The consequences have been dangerous.

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the women advancing reproductive health. Here are some women making an impact.

Our bodies do not determine our identities, and we are so much more than merely bodies.

Sex education can help us make decisions, but only when taught in a way that is relevant to our individual...

We spoke to Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, the author of “Periods Gone Public,” about what menstrual equity means.

My non-profit organization in rural Kenya saw a radical shift when we started involving the boys and men.

In the '70s and '80s, our neighborhood was a hub for new ideas about healthcare.

The responses and personal stories were heart-melting.

Systemic inequality and racism are a huge factor.

How the past affects present day obstetrics

When tracking your cycle, you’re not only helping yourself, you’re also helping other people and scientific research.

Have periods always needed code words? Where did these words come from, and how did they come about?

Carnesky spoke with us about how she synchronized her cycle with her team of “Menstruants" and took a literal bloodbath...

Free bleeding is the practice of menstruating without blocking or collecting the period flow. Here’s why people do it.

Were the first tampons made of wood? Where does the phrase “on the rag” come from? Historian Helen King has...

Period art is currently having a moment, but menstruation has long been a source of creative inspiration.

Can jokes about periods be empowering? We caught up with zine-maker, teacher and #periodpositive comedian Chella Quint ahead of her...

People are making awesome podcasts about all kinds of things — yes, even menstruation. Here are some of our top picks.

Beyond your period, these are great podcasts for when you’re thinking about sex, getting active, or crossing things off your...

If we're lucky to even get sex education, there’s just still so much we aren’t taught about our own bodies.

Auratnaak started with an idea: make a space for women on the comedy stage.