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Menstruation and menopause

Menstruation & menopause

Reports, articles and advice for all stages of life.

Review and compare

Period underwear reviews Which period underwear scores best for absorbency, comfort and no leaks in our user trial?

Sanitary pad reviews Our lab test results reveal the sanitary pads that are absorbent, stay dry on the surface and stay on securely.

Tampon reviews Which tampons are the most absorbent? We lab test regular and super tampons from Carefree, U by Kotex, Libra and more to find out.

Buying guides

How to buy the best menstrual cup for you Cost-effective and environmentally friendly too – here's what you need to know about menstrual cups.

Articles

HRT and menopause treatments Affected by menopause? We take you through the treatment options, from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to alternative medicine.

How we test tampons Here's how we find out which tampons are best for absorption.

Will switching to period underwear save you money? We compare the costs of single-use and reusable period products, including period undies, menstrual cups and tampons.

9 things I've learned while wearing period underwear My attitude to my cycle and menstrual protection has changed for the better.

Period underwear – Modibodi, Thinx, Bonds and more compared We trial 10 types of period underwear to find out which are best for absorbency, comfort and more.

How we test period underwear How we find out which period undies are best for absorption, no leaks, comfort and more.

Kmart period briefs review We trial Kmart's period bikini briefs and period full briefs to assess how comfortable they are and how well they work.

Modibodi 7/8 Recycled Active Legging review We trial Modibodi's period proof workout leggings to see how well they work while you're exercising during your period.

Bonds Bloody Comfy Period Undies review We trial Bonds Bloody Comfy Period Undies to assess comfort, how easy they are to use and how well they work.

How we test sanitary pads We find out which pads are best for absorption, keep you feeling dry and stay in place.

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From contraception to conception and everything in between, we help explain your options.

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