“Why are you so emotional? Are you on your period?” Have you felt ashamed or been made fun of because of your period? We call this period shaming.

“23% of US students have struggled to afford menstrual products.” Have you had to choose between menstrual products and food/clothes? We call this period poverty.  

Give me a “Yes” if you want to change this.

Let’s educate ourselves, make small changes, and support organizations improving our reality.

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58% of women have felt a sense of embarrassment simply because they were on their period…

51% of men believe it’s inappropriate for women to openly mention their menstrual cycles in the workplace…

THINX, 2018

23% of teenage students have had to choose between buying menstrual products and food/clothing…

THINX & PERIOD, 2021

500 millions women and girls globally don’t have what they need to manage their periods!

The Word Bank, 2018

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How can we change that?

Normalize menstruation! Here’s how…

1. Discuss menstruation openly, without shame
2. Create period-friendly workplaces and schools
3. Provide affordable and free menstrual products
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1. Discuss menstruation openly, without shame

• Stop using code for period
• Engage in open and direct communication with your friends, partners, and colleagues

Learn more:

L. — Product & Advocacy

THINX — Product & Education

Clue — Product & Education

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2. Create period-friendly workplaces and schools

• Encourage policies that ensure all women and girls have access to menstrual products
• Promote menstrual education policies

Learn more:

PeriodEquity.org — Advocacy

PERIOD — Education & Advocacy

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3. Provide affordable and free menstrual products

• Rally against the tampon tax
• Make menstrual products freely accessible in schools, workplaces, and correctional facilities

Learn more:

Days for Girls International — Education & Advocacy

Here for Her — Education & Advocacy

PeriodEquity.org — Advocacy

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