Menstruation as a Human Right, NYU Talk Discusses Cultural Stigma

Columbia University lecturer explains the importance of open discussion regarding menstruation as a human right.

Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor • February 5, 2020

Against the backdrop of NYU’s implementation of free period products in every dorm, human rights professionals spoke Tuesday about the growing importance of menstruation rights...

Activists Call for More Action on Menstrual Health. Period.

At a rally for the first National Period Day, protestors spoke about menstrual health topics such as stigma, access of menstrual products in schools and accessibility of products in marginalized communities.

Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor • October 21, 2019

Protestors parted a Red Sea of T-shirts and signs on Saturday, sporting the color for the first New York National Period Day rally outside City Hall meant to bring awareness to...

NYU Cramps the Cost of Menstrual Hygiene Products

Stephanie Brooks, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2017

NYU will be employing their pilot program that will circulate free menstrual hygiene products within the next two weeks.

We Shouldn’t Be Burdened By Tampon Costs, Period

Josy Jablons and Megan Racklin • September 26, 2016

NYU needs to give students access to menstrual health products at no cost.

Needless sexualization must end

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer • October 27, 2015

The controversy around ads for absorbent menstrual underwear on the MTA reflects a societal inability to deal earnestly with women's bodies. Calling these ads out for being inappropriate is silly when other ads sexualize women much more and are overall much less positive.