<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Blossom Health Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blossom Health Foundation]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:24:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Endometriosis In Teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Periods are a normal part of growing up, but for some teens, they can be more than just uncomfortable. If your cramps feel so painful that you can’t go to school, play sports, or even get out of bed, it could be a sign of something more serious called endometriosis . Though it’s often talked about as an “adult condition,” research shows that endometriosis can start during the teenage years. Learning what it is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how to speak up about it can make a huge...]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/endometriosis-in-teens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed391590cdfe34b1cb8074</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:43:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ee0067a77a5e4cd1bb0e890c6a22e5eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Blossom Health Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Access to Menstrual Products Impacts Teens in NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[In New York City, many teens face a challenge that’s often hidden behind closed bathroom doors: accessing menstrual products when they need them. Period equity refers to the fair and equal access to menstrual products, education, and proper sanitation. It’s about recognizing that menstruation is a normal biological process—not something that should disrupt a person’s education, health, or dignity. Yet, even in a city as resourceful as NYC, period poverty continues to impact students across...]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/how-access-to-menstrual-products-impacts-teens-in-nyc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ed33a190cdfe34b1cb720a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:21:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5ba9576f37444e59a1be23667312f4ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yusra Chowdhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eclampsia: An Unknown Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding out you’re pregnant can be an exciting time, but there are many risks that can complicate things if you’re not informed. 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Breast health is...]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/understanding-breast-cancer-early</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bda2f13a66668fb16bd010</guid><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:33:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d7327694168046feafe921ef56e87faa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Schaible</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Teens Should Know About the Menstrual Microbiome]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we talk about periods, most of the focus tends to be on the obvious: cramps, bleeding, mood swings, or the hassle of finding the...]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/what-teens-should-know-about-the-menstrual-microbiome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aa130b689a6f23610d672b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:16:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_155a1b2be37f415197a38cddd3c21ed8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Liya Murdoch</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menstruation Traditions Around the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menstruation is a universal experience, but the way it is understood, talked about, and treated varies widely from culture to culture....]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/menstruation-traditions-around-the-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aa1255689a6f23610d652d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:11:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b7195e8a4a8448b2a147ec5ef37930aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Yusra Chowdhury</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infertility: Causes and Treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the topic may seem daunting to youth, infertility is a real possibility for many women. Individuals will plan their lives around...]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/infertility-causes-and-treatment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68aa0dc2e0731e332665f5de</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 19:07:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fbcc9e_5c3b29cee0b6487e91d948014decdfe5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Schaible</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iron Deficiency ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our bodies need a variety of different vitamins and minerals to function properly, but they also need some tiny amounts of metals!...]]></description><link>https://blossomhealthfdn.wixsite.com/blossom-health-fdn/post/iron-deficiency</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688a777f8852a50c1a32f9d4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:15:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_513465576e746835533734~mv2_d_6190_4127_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anna Schaible</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feminist Period Politics Around the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around the world, periods are becoming more than just a personal topic—they’re becoming political. 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