All Period articles
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OpinionWhy are heavy periods still so overlooked? The shocking research gap affecting millions of women
Writer Jenny Sanders explores why heavy and painful periods remain so poorly understood, despite affecting millions of women. She looks at the shocking lack of research into menstrual health and considers what Jesus’ response to a woman suffering from chronic bleeding can teach us about how we should respond to women’s pain today.
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ArticleWhat if a girl’s first period reflected God’s care, not fear?
Periods are a normal part of how God has created our bodies, yet many girls still reach this milestone without the language, confidence or emotional support they need. Mum-of-two Adunni Akinduro is on a mission to change that through Calmkit – a wellbeing brand helping girls aged eight to 13 navigate early puberty with calm, clarity and a sense of being securely made by God
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OpinionJesus saw women’s pain, so why do we still ignore it?
In light of the recent Parliamentary debate on statutory menstrual leave, Ayoola Bandele reflects on the reality of working through severe menstrual pain, drawing on a personal experience at a major event to show how women are often compelled to endure discomfort in silence.
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ArticleWhat to expect when you’re expecting (your period)
As Christian women, we recognise our superior makeup from our creator, but that doesn’t mean we don’t struggle to figure out how it all works! With help from Dr Becky Howie, a Christian GP, this section is a space to have some health – and women’s health, specifically – demystified, so that we can better understand and appreciate the bodies we inhabit
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OpinionThe Bible doesn’t shy away from talking about menstrual bleeding so neither should we
Midwife Michelle Tant explains that to ignore and fear the period is to misunderstand God’s message of hope. And she suggested it should be talked about more, not less.
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OpinionGREAT SEXPECTATIONS: I’m a married woman - can I have sex while on my period or is that unbiblical?
In our fortnightly column “Great Sexpectations” the Woman Alive panel answer your questions on sex, faith and intimacy. Drop us a confidential email on womanalive@premier.org.uk and ask us anything. Here, we tackle; if it's unbiblical to have sex while on your period.
