Emergency contraception (EC), also known as the morning after pill, reduces a woman’s risk of getting pregnant by preventing or delaying ovulation. When taken within 72 hours of intercourse, this kind of contraception can prevent more than 80%...
Japan still has a long way to go to create a welcome space for gender minorities in both sport and society. But the young generation is improving awareness, according to the guest speaker of the online discussion “LGBTQ+ and Women in Sports in...
One of the most prominent issues regarding reproductive rights in Japan is that there aren’t many choices for female contraception. In a country where male condoms are the most common contraception method, the use of birth control pills and...
Ever wished you knew when exactly your next period would come? Period tracking apps are designed with an algorithm that learns to generate accurate predictions of ovulation, optimal days for conception and the next date of the period after receiving...
Japan’s delayed approval of birth control pills The pill became available on the market in 1960 in the U.S. Side effects such as headaches, nausea, weight gain and dizziness were common due to the high level of hormones that the pill contained. As a...
The simple facts about periods and their symptoms Menstruation generally involves the monthly discharge of blood and tissue. Women’s bodies prepare for a possible pregnancy every month by thickening the lining of the uterus. If pregnancy...
The arrival of the first period is a major life event for girls. They usually experience it between the ages of 10-15, and around that time, parents and schools are expected to provide guidance and support for them. In Japan, although some facts...
It’s been a few months since we covered the issue of period poverty in Japan. Tokyo’s municipalities, such as Toshima and Adachi wards, have been quick in response to the issue, and in March, they gave away sanitary products they had stockpiled for...
In early February, when the head of the Tokyo Olympics Games organizing committee said that women talk too much in meetings, his comments justifiably drew the ire of the world. But the ensuing debate opened ears to suppressed voices and has...
The problem of period poverty has received a great deal of public attention in Japan lately. Behind this movement is a voluntary group #Minna no Seiri (Menstruation for Everyone), which has been surveying opinions on the financial burden caused by...