The average American woman with a period spends $20 on feminine hygiene products per cycle. This number ranges, but sources say women can spend anywhere from $6,000 to $18,000 on period products across their 40-year reproductive lifespan. For the privileged, this expense may not be that big of a deal, but for some, that monthly […]
Read More With Tampons and Justice For All: Why Feminine Products Are A Human RightTimothée Chalamet has been in the news a lot in 2026, but not for the reasons you might expect. He has an Oscar nomination, countless upcoming projects, and a billionaire girlfriend, but instead of focusing on his latest role or most recent red carpet appearance, the world is still hung up on his dismissive comments […]
Read More Timothée Chalamet Hates Ballet and Opera (and Women?)In February 2026, a bill straight out of The Handmaid’s Tale made its way onto the floor of the Illinois Senate when Neil Anderson, a Republican state senator from Andalusia, introduced perhaps the most extreme anti-abortion bill in recent years. Under SB3572, also referred to as the Abolish Abortion Illinois Act, fetuses and embryos would […]
Read More Modern-Day Handmaid’s Tale: Illinois Senator Says Women Should Get Death Penalty for AbortionsIt may surprise you to learn that the United States has a higher maternal mortality rate than comparably developed and wealthy countries. It may surprise you even more to learn that, in spite of medical advancements, pregnancy and childbirth in our country have become more dangerous in recent years. For example, in 2021, 1,205 American […]
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