One thing few people have been talking about since Roe v. Wade was overturned is how abortion restrictions will affect young girls across the United States. Around the time of their first period, many young people learn the basic mechanics of managing their periods, such as how to put on a pad or tampon and that it…
At the beginning of the 2017-18 school year, middle school teacher Kristin Heavner shared on Facebook a photo of a colorful makeup bag filled with disposable menstrual products. She explained in the caption that she creates menstruation care packs for students. Since many educators follow her on social media, she thought it would be a…
Breaking the taboo surrounding periods all starts with education. Tes and betty for schools have joined forces to explore the most effective ways to approach teaching period education. Expert teachers offer their advice on how to get the conversation started in your school, creative ways to put your class – and yourself – at ease,…
Nobody should have to miss out on education because of their period. That’s why we’re ensuring this doesn’t happen through the Period Products Scheme which provides pupils with period products when they need them. Since its launch in January 2020, 97% of secondary schools and 92% of post 16 organisations have ordered products using the…
Infertility puts stress on every part of your life, including friendships. Sometimes, it’s too much. Fertility struggles don’t only affect those trying to conceive — they can wreak havoc on careers and friendships, too. As a woman with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), I suffered two devastating miscarriages over three years while trying to conceive my…
One thing that many men and women often describe is the disruptive impact that being unable to conceive has upon their family relationships and friendships. The experience of infertility and IVF treatment is a very personal and private one. It is complex and often not easily understood by others, even when they have the best…
Whether it was successful of not, the people we spoke to described their infertility and fertility treatment as very challenging and emotionally draining. It was a strain and sometimes took a huge toll on them as individuals and as couples. Here we discuss what people said about how infertility and fertility treatment affected their relationship…
Infertility is the inability to conceive after at least one year of trying to get pregnant (or six months for women over 35). It impacts virtually every area of a couple’s life, including how they connect sexually. Infertility can cause sexual problems and emotional distance that lingers even after you and your partner end treatment or…
Sometimes it can seem like you are the only couple in the world struggling with fertility issues. As you watch friends, coworkers, and family members announce pregnancies and show off gender reveals on social media, you might start to wonder what’s wrong with you. For many couples, the stress and challenges of trying to conceive…
Just as infertility causes emotional stress to an individual, it also impacts relationships—most especially, your romantic relationship. Trying to conceive can create conflict and tension, but it can also bring couples closer together. It can do both at once! Here are some of the most common relationship challenges brought out by infertility, followed by practical steps you can take to heal…
