Contemporary UK feminism. http://www.thefword.org.uk/ Movable Type http://www.thefword.org.uk/images/logo2003.gif 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z

Tampax present their scented tampons as 'natural', associating them with flowers. But Clare Burgess argues that advertising for menstrual products merely exploits and contributes to women's insecurities about periods and their bodies.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/09/smelling 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2006-09-11T20:16:23Z Clare Burgess

Jess McCabe talks to creators and manufacturers about the politics of the tampon case and whether the cases should help hide women's periods or celebrate them unashamedly. A popular product in some hip feminist circles, this handy item is still little known in the mainstream.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2006/06/the_politics_of 2007-12-08T14:42:00Z 2006-06-04T14:35:42Z Jess McCabe http://www.jessmccabe.co.uk

Part 2 of Ms Razorblade's guide covers environmental and health issues, as well as quality, pricing, fair trade, internet shopping, and the question of jelly v silicone (no contest!).

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2004/09/the_ethics_of_s_1 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2004-09-11T22:27:23Z Ms Razorblade

In the first part of her two-part guide, Ms Razorblade considers the philosphical and ethical issues of women's sex toys. Is it possible to buy sex toys without supporting the mainstream sexist porn industry? Are they sexist? And much more!

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2004/08/the_ethics_of_s 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2004-08-11T22:21:11Z Ms Razorblade

Looking for new ways to save the environment, money, cut down on waste and avoid nasty chemicals while still smelling fresh? Kery Saegert tests a variety of organic natural deodorants

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2004/03/natural_deodora 2008-06-02T11:10:47Z 2004-03-16T11:58:18Z Kery Saegert

Ailsa finds the Mooncup a revelation.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2003/09/mooncup 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2003-09-16T10:48:36Z Ailsa

Washable fleece pads.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2003/05/moon_mammas_fle 2007-12-08T14:41:59Z 2003-05-18T22:53:16Z Catherine Redfern http://www.thefword.org.uk/

How to fight patriarchy with a small rubber circle...

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2002/01/jar_openers 2007-12-08T14:41:58Z 2002-01-16T23:41:31Z Catherine Redfern http://www.thefword.org.uk/

How do these self-heating stick-on thingumajigs compare to the good old hot water bottle? Reviewed by Catherine Redfern.

http://www.thefword.org.uk/reviews/2001/07/lillets_heatsoo 2007-12-08T14:41:58Z 2001-07-13T19:56:05Z Catherine Redfern http://www.thefword.org.uk/