When people seek help for excruciating period pain, they're told it's "normal" or that they're being "dramatic," creating a vicious cycle where patients internalize the message that their pain doesn't matter. We're not just failing to talk about endometriosis; we're failing the millions of people whose lives are being destroyed while we look the other way. The whispers must become roars, and the silence must end.

Every month, millions of people face an unavoidable choice: pay the inflated price for menstrual products or go without. The "pink tax"—the systematic overpricing of products marketed to women—hits hardest when it comes to period products, turning a biological necessity into a luxury expense. From tampons taxed as non-essential items to the markup on identical products simply packaged in pink, this economic discrimination perpetuates period poverty and deepens existing inequalities. But policy solutions are within reach: states like New York have eliminated the tampon tax, countries like Kenya have made period products free in schools, and innovative legislation is emerging that could finally treat menstrual products as the healthcare necessities they are.

Worried that your biological clock is ticking too loudly? The truth about fertility after 35 might surprise you. While conception may take a bit longer and certain risks increase, millions of people successfully have healthy babies in their late thirties and beyond. From understanding the real statistics to knowing when to seek help, this guide cuts through the fear-mongering to give you the facts, practical tips, and hope you need to navigate your fertility journey after 35.