If I Had Policy Power: What I Would Change About Menstrual Health in Nigeria
People ask me sometimes what winning looks like for BMB. And I always have a business answer ready. The products, the reach, the impact numb…
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If I Had Policy Power: What I Would Change About Menstrual Health in Nigeria
People ask me sometimes what winning looks like for BMB. And I always have a business answer ready. The products, the reach, the impact numb…
The Tax on Menstrual Products Is a Tax on Being a Woman
If you are a Nigerian company importing menstrual products or the raw materials to produce them, you are paying import duties. Those duties …
Should Period Products Be Free?
(My honest opinion: No. But first hear me out before you fling me away.) I speak as a woman that runs a menstrual care company so, know that…
Boys, Men and Menstruation
We talk about periods at BMB but almost always to other women. Today, we are turning the camera around because honestly? The men in our live…
The Day My Mom Beat Me for Preparing for My Period
I was 11 and stuffing tissue in my underwear every month, just waiting for my period to arrive. My mom caught me and instead of a conversati…
Your Period Is Not on Your Schedule. And Honestly? Same.
Okay, real talk. You marked the date on your calendar. You even bought pads in advance like the organized, put-together woman you are. And t…
The Period Problem Nobody Talks About During Disaster and its Relief
When Crisis Hits, Periods Don't Stop Floods. Displacement. Power outages. Protests that shut down cities. A pandemic that empties shelves ov…
BEYOND MONEY: Period poverty’s hidden dimensions
Period poverty is often discussed in statistics, policy papers, and awareness campaigns. It is described as “lack of access to menstrual pro…
Cycle of Neglect – How Menstrual Health Is Silently Costing Nigerian Workplaces
Cycle of Neglect: What Nigerian Workplaces Are Getting Wrong About Menstrual Health Every month, millions of Nigerian women go to work in pa…
Bloody Mary’s Box at the PH City Women Run 2026
On March 14, 2026, Bloody Mary’s Box proudly partnered with Rapid Sport Entertainment for the second edition of the PH City Women Run. The e…
Travelling on Your Period? How dreadful!
So you planned the trip. Packed the outfits. Booked the tickets.And then your period said, “Hey bestie, I’m coming too.” Annoying? Yes. The …
How to Care for Your Absorbent Reusable Period Products
If you’re using absorbent reusable period products like pads, panties, or briefs, you’re probably already doing a great job caring for the p…
Endo Rant
Call me crazy but actually, don’t. Endometriosis is not just a menstrual health problem. It’s a full-body disease. And it’s time we stop shr…
Common Mistakes People Make With Reusable Pads
(And How to Avoid Them) Reusable pads are one of those things people either swear by or swear at, and honestly, most frustrations come from …
Contraceptive options available to me
If you’ve been reading this blog faithfully then by now you know that your period is a messenger; it tells you what's going on with your bod…
On the Topic of Contraceptives
I honestly feel like I can handle having an STD, but pregnancy? I will spiral. I hate abortion procedures, and I will never, under any condi…
Should i use painkillers on my Period?
I just saw an ad demonizing painkillers for cramps and pushing herbal tea, heating belts, heat bags, and lifestyle changes instead. And whil…
What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You About Your Health
It’s not something we usually talk about, but the color of your period blood can tell you quite a lot about what’s going on inside your body…
Pads vs Tampons vs Absorbent Pants vs Menstrual Cups/Discs: Which One Is Right for You?
Let’s be honest, periods can be enough of a hassle without having to stress over what product to use. These days, there are so many options …
Report on our Menstrual Health Session at De Lemu Orphanage
Today, the 25th of October 2025, at De Lemu Orphanage, Port-Harcourt we sat down with twelve adolescent girls between the ages of 9 and 16. …
Understanding Irregular Periods: When to Worry and When Not To
If you’ve ever stared at your period tracker wondering why your period didn’t come “on time,” you’re not alone. Many of us have been there, …
Understanding the Different “Types” of PCOS
If you’ve spent time on Instagram, TikTok, or health blogs, you’ve probably seen people talking about different “types of PCOS” like insulin…
How PCOS is Diagnosed (and Why It Takes So Long)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions, affecting about 1 in 10 women and people with ovaries worldw…
Early Signs of PCOS You Shouldn’t Ignore
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions, affecting about 1 in 10 women and people with ovaries worldw…