Don’t click on this story if you are in any way squeamish. But I DARE YOU TO. Double. Dare. You.

Menstrual activism. Think about that for a moment because they are two words not often used together. The only activism most of us indulge in during our period is running to the pantry to fetch more chocolate. But there are other women who feel differently. Who ACT differently. Women who do interesting and creative things during their period. WITH their period.

Are you still reading? Stay with me because it gets so good.

The Guardian reports:

Lipstick! From menstrual blood! There’s a budget beauty tip for you! And who knew you could use a tampon string as a musical instrument. See how much you learn here on Mamamia?

Now, I want to tell you about another menstrual activist, an artist called Lani Beloso who saves all sorts of money on paint. Oh yes.

Jezebel reports:

Hmmm, if you painted a picture with your period, what would it be?