Menstruation in Times of War
Amid the devastating conflict in Gaza, Palestinian menstruators face a dire scarcity of hygiene products, exacerbating their vulnerability in a war-torn environment. This poignant reflection from Maddie Schwarz urges readers to confront privilege, question societal norms, and stand in solidarity with those enduring the harrowing impacts of the crisis.
Breaking Ground: Unravelling the Circular Economy Bill - A Deep Dive into Scotland’s Vision for a Sustainable Future
Caroline Newton shares insights from her discussion with the Scottish Government regarding the upcoming Circular Economy Bill.
Flowing Towards Sustainability: Navigating Net-Zero Menstruation for a Greener Future
Explore the realm of net-zero menstruation with guidance from Seraphima Ogden in this latest blog post!
Beneficiary Highlight: Meera Shakya
The first edition in our blog series highlighting the amazing beneficiaries working in Jaipur.
Let’s Talk ‘PeriodTok’ Menstruation Content on TikTok—How is it impacting us?
Maddie Schwarz explores the terrifying world of ‘PeriodTok’.
Black History Month: A look into the work and accomplishments of Lynette Medley
Jasmine Dawuda shares the amazing work of Lynette Medley and her daughter Nya McGlone for Black History Month.
A letter from our new Director
Our outgoing Team Leader and incoming Edinburgh Director Frances, discusses her experiences of Sanitree over the past two years and maps out the road ahead.
A Look Back for our 5th Birthday
Jennifer Lawrie Brooks delves into Sanitree’s history as we celebrate our 5th birthday!
Period Tracking Apps - Is Your Data Really Safe?
Erin Stratton explores the terrifying truth behind period tracking apps.
Genderqueer Menstruation: A Queeriod?
Erin Kieser explores gender queerness and periods, accompanied by a graphic designed by Maria Hallewell-Pearson.
Dear Past Me
This blog is a creative piece of self-reflection, looking back at the experience of period shame when you’re younger and how you break free of its insidious hold.
Menstrual Activism, Yesterday and Today
Jennifer Lawrie Brooks explores the history and future of menstrual activism.
A Bloody Good Time: Exploring Periods and Sexuality
This blog explores the relationship between periods and sexuality, looking at how, when celebrating them together we can help dismantle bodily shame and stigma.
Bleeding Money
Jennifer Lawrie Brooks explores the complex ways capitalism is actively shaping the period product market, period poverty, and, ultimately, the way we menstruate.
The ‘Me’ in Endometriosis
This blog explores how endometriosis affects people around the world.
Menstruation as Muse
This blog explores the historic impact of menstrual art, and introduces a new creative project at Sanitree.
The Secret Coven of People Who Menstruate
Erin Kieser explores the spooky connection between periods and witchcraft.
Summiting the Roof of Africa: Menstrual cups of blood, sweat and tears
Managing period pain
Period pains is a topic that cannot be spoken about enough. While we each have different ways of feeling better, as we pull through those painful days, here is a personal guide to feeling a little less uncomfortable to complement your expertly crafted and tried-and-tested methods.
