PMS is something most of us know all too well. That predictable pre-period cocktail of cramps, bloating, random mood swings, and crying at dog videos? Annoying, yes, but familiar. For most people, it’s an inconvenience you can grit your teeth...

A History Steeped in Shame The stigma around cramps, bloating, and brutal mood swings isn’t new. It’s ancient. In Leviticus, menstruators were labeled “unclean,” leading to seclusion rituals that echoed across cultures. In Medieval Europe, periods were considered divine punishment....