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\nRead til the end for exclusive access to Schuyler’s latest gender literacy initiative…
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\nEducational resources and period care brand images showcasing diverse images to represent all different skin tones, shapes and sizes of vulvas
\nMeeting high standards of care aka providing a variety of absorbencies and full coverage sizes.
\nPrioritizing accessibility in addition to other values. Meaning, although products like menstrual cups and period panties prioritize sustainability, brands also need to prioritize accessibility.
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\nUsing gender inclusive language and understanding that not all women menstruate, and not all menstruators are women.
\nRemoving taboo and stigma! Use the actual names and words for body parts (i.e. vagina, vulva, breasts) & processes (i.e. menstruation, discharge, etc.) instead of nicknames like ‘that time of the month’ or ‘down there’.
\nImproving Sex Ed curriculums around the world.
\nStudies show that comprehensive sex education that talks about sexual health in a positive way can reduce risk behavior (i.e. less teen pregnancy, more knowledge about STIs, and an increased understanding about our personal human biology & identity).
\nKeeping yourself educated & up-to-date by reading, watching, listening, and engaging with gender diverse people who may have period experiences that differ from yours.
\nFor example: Schuyler’s gender literacy training for students, teachers, parents, coaches, and administrative staff! (Read til the end for more information)
\nAll in all, period inclusivity means actively including everyone who menstruates into your perception of the menstrual experience.
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\nOtherwise, this entire article will exemplify how to refer to someone on their period. Basically, keep it gender neutral until you’ve learned their pronouns and gender expression.
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\nBeing gender-affirming is a great place to start! This means accepting someone’s true gender through language or practices and treating them in ways that actively support them living authentically in that gender.
\nGendering someone correctly is a basic respect and should be a priority in every space, including period care. If you were to accidentally misgender someone, apologize, correct yourself, and move on – don’t make a big deal out of it. That being said, if you are consistently making this mistake, especially towards the same person, take the time to look inward and figure out why.
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\nThe issue of dysphoria and menstruation is complex because periods often come with their own baggage of (dis)comfort, mental health, cost, and systemic oppression. Additionally, period stigma silences menstruating folks which can also cause shame and isolation.
\nFor trans folks, the complexities about periods compound with gender dysphoria and the social assumption that menstruation is only a women’s issue. This can result in further stigmatization and isolation for trans and nonbinary folks who menstruate.
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\nUteruses are not gendered (despite popular belief) – they’re simply a biological, reproductive organ found between the bladder and rectum. The main purpose of a uterus is to provide a healthy space for a fetus to get ready before birth.
\nMany women do not bleed due to various reasons like, going through menopause, having had a hysterectomy, losing their period due to exercise or diet, and others.
\nAs for the people who are not women who get a period: we’re talking about trans folks who still have a uterus and get a period. Trans men, trans masculine folks, non-binary people and other gender diverse menstruators are all included in this.
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\nRemember, there’s no such thing as a ‘full transition’ - a transition is a process and it is up to the person transitioning to define that process for themselves. If a trans masculine person chooses not to undergo hormone therapy and has a functioning uterus, they will likely get their period.
\nAlso – and hate to break it to the folks taking T out there – but you may experience a ‘phantom period’ (aka PMS) without the bleeding part…sorry!
"}}},{"title":"Why is it important to reframe the narrative about periods to be gender inclusive?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Among other marginalized groups, transgender and nonbinary folks are disproportionately affected by period poverty.
\nPeriod poverty means not having easy or consistent access to the proper hygiene and menstrual products for a cycle. This can then affect day-to-day routines like going to school, work, or participating in social activities – all essential to living a fulfilling life.
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\nThrough our products, photoshoots, ads, and community, we hope to reframe the narrative away from women-only period talk.
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"}}},{"title":"How can I be certain that the OB/GYN I am going to is gender inclusive?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"If you currently have a gynecologist with whom you feel comfortable, coming out to them is an important step in caring for your body. Being open about your sexual orientation, sexual behavior and gender identity means that your provider will be able to offer care that is personalized and relevant to you.
\nBring a friend for support if you want to. Tell your healthcare provider your pronouns and the names you use for your body parts. If your OB/GYN is not respecting you, do your best to seek out a new one by using your trusted networks and independent research.
\nAnother great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in your city, if that is accessible to you. There, you can ask for recommendations.
\nRead more about medically advocating for yourself HERE!
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\nYour health and comfort is the most important thing. When you visit your healthcare provider, you deserve to be addressed with the correct name and gender, and treated with respect and dignity.
"}}},{"title":"Thanks for reading til the end! As promised, here are the details about Schuyler’s amazing gender literacy resource called LANECHANGER.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=400&h=151&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=800&h=301&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=1600&h=602&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=1600&h=602&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=400&h=151&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=800&h=301&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/61wvK4FCVE0CYDZ2GnCOdv/e26f4d7b505730eda6440d9c3b4e9040/lanechanger.jpg?w=1600&h=602&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":602}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"LaneChanger is an online gender literacy learning series that we want as many people in our community to engage with!
\nThroughout the resource, Schuyler talks about his own experience as the first transgender athlete to compete on an NCAA Division 1 men's team in any sport (his sport is swimming). He offers definitions, stories, and some great analogies so that anyone listening can come to understand what it means to be trans.
\nAugust has a limited 500 accounts to share with you all via the Inner Cycle so register before the slots disappear! (Join here!) and message us or email at care@itsaugust.co if you have any questions about registering for the course.
"}}},{"title":"All of Team August completed the LaneChanger this past month. Here are the reflections from our debrief:","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"It’s imperative that after doing independent learning like this, you compile some action items that you can implement into your life. August came up with a few that we’re going to do as a team:
\nPersonal
\n@ August HQ
\nSince before the launch of our products, August has made it clear that we will always be changing – we are fluid (excuse the gender pun). We will always look for action steps needed to continuously learn and unlearn based on feedback and conversations with our community.
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\nIn addition, we must consider the many people who lack access and don’t actually have choices. As you’ll read further on, for many people in the U.S., abortion isn’t a matter of choice due to low-income, racial background, or other systemic societal reasons.
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\nWe held space on our socials and told everyone to come back for more resources and information when they were ready.
\nWe hope you’re ready to join us in the fight for our fundamental rights.
"}}},{"title":"Keep reading for an overview of Roe v. Wade and the history of abortion in America, plus a list of informational resources that include:","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended the constitutionally protected right to abortion after nearly 50 years.
\nBack in January of 1973, the Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize abortion nationwide based on the Roe v. Wade case, giving people the right to access abortion legally all across the country. It allowed for patients to seek out the health care that they needed without fear.
\nIn the last 49 years since then, the right to abortion still didn’t guarantee access to abortion. There were many cases of systemic racism and discrimintaiton making abortion less easily accessible for many people.
\n\n– statement from Planned Parenthood
\nAbortions don’t exclusively affect cis-women. Trans and nonbinary folks need abortion access as much as anyone else with a uterus. According to a recent study from the Guttmacher Institute, an estimated 462 to 530 trans and nonbinary people received abortion care in the U.S. in 2017.
\nIn addition, anyone with a penis who is a sexual partner to someone with a uterus should also be reflecting on what a lack of access to abortion could mean for their future.
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\nBy the afternoon of Friday June 24th, the same day that the SCOTUS decision was announced, at least 10 states had banned abortion. Up to 16 more states are predicted to follow suit. This is all thanks to ‘trigger laws’ (aka laws that were designed to ban abortion almost immediately after the decision was announced).
\nKeep track of which states still legally allow for abortions HERE.
\n\n– Alexis McGill Johnson, the president of Planned Parenthood
\nIt’s important to note that prohibiting abortions will have effects on the financial capacities of many people with uteruses who are expected to see through the birth.
\nBeing pregnant costs money. Giving birth costs money. And raising a child costs A LOT of money. Unfortunately, being a parent is often a burden placed on the person who gave birth while the other partner can more easily escape the situation.
\nWhether you are in a state that will enact abortion bans or not, it’s imperative that you think about this decision with an intersectional lens.
\nBanning abortions doesn’t mean abortions won’t happen. It means SAFE abortions will be suspended in approximately half of the United States. It means an increase in mortality rates among our most marginalized populations. (Additional sources: Vox.com, NCBI, Northwestern, AfroNews).
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\nAlthough the decision wasn’t unanimous across the court, “all three of former President Trump’s appointees were in the majority in the 6-to-3 ruling.\"
\n\n– the three Liberal justices, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.
\nAbortion was actually outlawed in America until the mid-1800s. Before then, it was an integral part of colonial life. Back then, of course, medicine looked very different so it was herbs and other medications being used to induce abortion.
\nSince forever ago, however, skilled midwives, nurses, and other unlicensed health care providers were trusted to provide this type of health care. Notably, about half of the people providing reproductive care were Black women, and many other Indigenous and White women.
\nIt was Black women who were first affected by the introduction of abortion laws since colonial powers had societal control over Black bodies. This remained true once slavery was abolished in 1865.
\nWhen the medical field became male-dominated at around the time of the Civil War, a movement was started to push state governments to outlaw abortion across the board. By 1910, abortion was banned nationwide. However, similar to the future of abortions in the U.S., wealthy, White people would be able to avoid the law and access aboriton while other people could not.
\nThe 1960s brought about the fight for bodily autonomy in a new, liberalized way. Towards the end of that decade, 11 states had legalized abortion and in 1973 the Supreme Court established a nationwide legal status for abortion in rhe landmark Roe v. Wade case.
\nFast forward 49 years and we’ve officially regressed.
\nYou can read more details about the history of abortion in the United States from Planned Parenthood.
"}}},{"title":"What are our next steps?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"We fight on.
\nPresident Joe Biden clearly stated that his administration would defend those who chose to travel to other states that allowed abortions saying, “this decision must not be the final word”.
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"}}},{"title":"1) How to get access to birth control, a safe abortion, financial assistance, or free legal advice NOW","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=webp 1080w","sizes":"(min-width: 1080px) 1080px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ym1pB98FWAnnTAPNFS8Uz/099967f4177c8e5cdf309dabbb5dee3f/13.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png 1080w","sizes":"(min-width: 1080px) 1080px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Birth Control/Abortion Finders:
\nFinancial Assistance:
\n\nFree Legal/Medical Advice:
\nIn American society, monetary support is necessary to push for change. Some top tips about donating are:
\nHere is a long list of organizations to consider donating to!
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\n\nAnd some other accounts:
\nIf you see any other accounts that you love to get vetted information about reproductive health from, send them to us via DM!
"}}},{"title":"From all of us at Team August, we’re sending LOVE and FUEL for the fire as we continue to fight for our reproductive freedom.","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Over the past year we had a responsibility as a brand and team of passionate people with a platform to speak up about protecting these fundamental rights.
\nWe aim to stay engaged in the fight, standing strong in our community.
\nThere’s work to be done – so we’ll continue to share resources on ways that you & your communities can take action moving forward. Especially for those of you in the U.S. States that will be most affected by this.
\nWe’re feeling those big feels right alongside you.\n– Team August
"}}},{"title":"P.S. If you’re looking to vent about anything reproductive-related (periods, rights, relationships, etc.)...","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Come join the Inner Cycle community!
\nOur Inner Cycle community space is always here for you whether you need to vent, feel solidarity or are looking for ways to support. Here are a few takeaways from the chats we had about Roe v. Wade:
\nOn behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment.
\nIn case you're having troubles finding products at your local shop, August period care is still fully in stock and working hard behind the scenes to meet the increased demand in August tampons while keeping our manufacturing and shipping systems running smoothly. If you ever have any questions about your order or our products, feel free to email care@itsaugust.co!
\nAs the menstruating community navigates this shortage, there are a few key points to remember:
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\nThis shortage is due to rising raw material and fuel costs, labor shortages, and continuous supply chain challenges.
\nSpeaking from our own experience, this is true for most period care brands: supply chain is something that is often just out of reach of our direct control. As much as you can carefully map out your production line and shipping schedule, there will always be surprise blimps in the system.
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\nPSA: Just call it a period product, not a ‘feminine hygiene product’.
\nOn the topic of gender and trans rights, it’s also imperative that we combat the narrative that putting tampons in ‘boys’ bathrooms’ is another cause of the shortage. Trans men and boys exist, and likely need tampons to get through their day without leaking! This shortage affects ALL menstruators. It probably even affects non-menstruators who buy products for their children/friends/etc. …food for thought.
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\nPeople with an active period are a marginalized portion of the population, (they make up about 26% of the global population). And this is demonstrated based on how resources and adequate health care are prioritized. Don’t even get us started about ‘the tampon tax’...
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\nBe mindful that there are no doubt other menstruators who are going to need a product. If you have a couple extra at home, pack them in your bag and offer them out to friends or other menstruators in need!
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\nAlthough the tampon shortage is mainstream news right now, we must acknowledge that period poverty is an ongoing challenge for millions of menstruators in the US and beyond.
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\nAlso, DEFINITELY DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TAMPONS IN PAST THE 6 to 8-HOUR MARK! Take care of yourselves and know that August is here for you <3
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\nOur nonprofit partner, No More Secrets, MBS would be more than happy to receive sustainable period products at this time!
\nAnd if you want to vent about menstrual equity to a community of people who love talking about periods: Join the Inner Cycle!
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\nNadya Okamoto (she/her) is our Co-Founder and CEO who you might know from her years of nonprofit work or, more recently, from her August tampon demos and unapologetic photoshoots. She also just finished a degree at Harvard (where she ran for office omg!), and has been leading the period positivity movements and efforts to reduce period poverty alongside other amazing menstrual activists!
\nIn that episode (listen here!), they chatted about designing August period care and supply chain, fundraising (aka how far $2.5 million will really get you), what it means to be a direct-to-consumer business, and the complications of navigating the legal side of starting a business when you don’t have a law degree.
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\nNadya:\n“I worked in the nonprofit space for 6 years, and during that time the organization I founded and led had distributed over 25 million units of period products. So I had to know a lot about the products, and also got to know the brands in the space really well given that they were product and monetary donors of the organization.
\nThrough that work, I kept feeling like there was a vast and urgent need for more sustainable tampons and pads, which were always the product of choice for people we were serving, that were actually sustainable and value-aligned with the message of rethinking the narrative around periods to be powerful, rather than something stigmatized that menstruators should be ashamed of.
\nIn 2018, I published my debut book called Period Power and in the process of writing that book, I also did a lot of research about the history of branding in the period space. I felt like I could track how the period stigma was shaped by these corporate brands throughout the 20th century and started to conclude that if brands were the ones shaping the period narrative, then they could also change the narrative.
\nThat’s what I wanted to do with August! Nick, my co-founder, and I were working together on another company at the time, and so we had gotten into a groove with building together. We’re also so aligned on the desire to build a brand for Gen Z in a community-centered way – something we wish we saw other brands doing more.”
\nAugust as a name?
\nNadya:\n“‘August’ was first suggested as a name by one of our first investors, Bobby Hundreds, who has been a role model of mine for years now. He wrote a book called This is Not a T-Shirt a few years ago, about streetwear culture and what went into building his brand, The Hundreds. Put simply, I knew that I wanted to do what he did to T-Shirts, but with tampons. He gave cotton T-Shirts a cultural meaning that was about community and owning your identity.
\nIn many ways, that’s what I want to do with August as a brand for period products. As soon as he suggested the name, I was really excited about it because it is gender neutral, and translates to mean majestic dignity. And dignity – aka self-worth – is exactly what we stand for, and hope for all menstruators to feel. Plus August is a month and guess what else comes monthly…”
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\nInclusivity and transparency were also central values of our brand from the very beginning. We wanted to make sure that the brand was inclusive of everyone who menstruates – regardless of gender or background. And we emphasize that it shouldn’t be a scary dark secret about how period products are made.
\nWe all had so many unanswered questions about how other brands made products or even what chemicals were used in that manufacturing process. We wanted to provide a different version of period care where you could feel empowered to ‘Ask August’ any and all questions, and get the answers in a comprehensive way.
\nSo, in sum, August’s main values are: sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, transparency, creativity, education, empowerment and integrity.
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\nUltimately, we realized that August exists for and because of its customers, and so we wanted those customers to be our partners in every step of the process.
\nOur Inner Cycle Community embodies that ethos – they are why we are building August and who we are building August for. Not only do we hope that our community members will create connections with each other, and that the Inner Cycle can exist as a safe space for menstruators to talk openly and honestly about periods in a way that hasn’t existed before, but we also need and rely on the community to drive everything that we do as a brand.
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\nThat was a really important moment of listening to our customers and meeting them where they were. We wanted August to be a new beginning for menstruators – a start with higher quality period care that was impactful, connective, and sustainable, but to do so, that period care had to be something that customers actually felt comfortable using.
\nI sometimes get asked why August started with disposable pads and tampons when sustainability is a core pillar of the brand, and the truth is that, while it is certainly true that some products such as menstrual cups, period underwear or reusable pads are more sustainable, if only 5% of menstruators feel comfortable using them, the true environmental impact is not as great as creating an option for 95% of menstruators that may not be quite as sustainable but that is a step in the right direction.”
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\nFor August, it is the North Star that informs our decision making processes, and as a founder, I try to ensure that every decision we make is aligned with creating a more sustainable future for period care.
\nBut it is also the journey of getting to that ideal – a really important moment for us was realizing that we weren’t going to start at perfection, and in fact, that we couldn’t. We launched with disposable period products – but we did so because we knew that we needed to take the journey of making more sustainable period care alongside our community’s needs. One where we all are honest about what we are doing well and where we need to improve.
\nI don’t think sustainability is always about jumping to the finish line, because I believe that you inevitably leave people behind as you do that. The innovation of creating the most sustainable possible solution is certainly vital, but so is making sure that people actually use that solution.”
\nAn example of sustainability changes we’ve made even the first year of August products being in the world are with the pad boxes. We tracked consumer patterns and realized a significant amount were ordering more than 4 pads and so we could easily reduce packaging by increasing our pad box size to contain 12.
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\nSustainability was something that almost all we talked to were easily hyped about. Boldness about marketing our period care? Not so much.
\nI knew from the very beginning that we wanted to be as real as possible about talking periods. No euphemisms like ‘Aunt Flow’ or ‘Shark Week’ or delicate words like ‘sanitary products’. And that includes showing period blood!
\nSome investors took some more convincing than others on why that was a necessary and effective strategy. And the ones who weren’t able to see our vision with that, we eventually parted ways with.”
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\nIn our last one, from the first quarter of 2022, we shared that we had donated over 90,000 period products to menstruators in need through our giveback program (donating product with every purchase through our nonprofit partner); saved the equivalent of 350k+ plastic bags from landfills (given that our pads are plastic-free); and powered 86 homes with renewable energy (the main way we offset our carbon footprint to be 100% carbon neutral).\"
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\nIn addition, there would be no sales tax on period products, considering them non-essential goods (like there still is in the majority of US States), and programs like food stamps and different WIC programs would cover period products as necessities too. Having this level of period product accessibility is possible, just look at Scotland!”
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\nThe more we start positive and curious conversations about the period experience (i.e. menstrual cycles, period pain, menstrual cramps, and products), in addition to the impacts of period poverty and stigma on health care and our overall society, the more we make positive change towards breaking down menstrual stigma.\"
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\nLet that sink in. A good comparison is to toilet paper in public bathrooms – interesting that TP is free but tampons & pads, which are pretty much made of the same material, are not. Imagine having to pay for toilet paper when you have to pee (or any other bodily function...) It makes sense when it's in your own private home butwe would never expect to pay for TP when at school or work. Tampons & pads should be given the same energy!
\nFor the time being, and until funding is allotted to providing period care across North America, brands like ours are trying to organize with school administrations to supply quality period products to their students.
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\nFor gender non-conforming menstruators (such as transgender and nonbinary people with uteruses), periods can induce gender dysphoria, which can be an added barrier to obtaining period products. According to Schuyler Bailar, “gender dysphoria is the distress or discomfort that arises from an incongruence between someone’s gender assigned at birth and their true gender identity.” On top of the existing period stigma, the period experience has traditionally been taught as a women’s only issue, which further stigmatizes menstruation for trans and nonbary folk who menstruate.
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\nThe above photo is from students who got August products in their school (Sanford School in Delaware).
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\nAlso, August is working on getting our period care stocked in more and more school bathrooms so hopefully you never have to worry about leaking through your clothes!
\nBeing comfortable on your period means owning the fact that you have a period. Periods are powerful! Go into each day at school on your period with that energy.
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\n“Studies show that female patients and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by medical providers.” The expert advice given? Keep asking questions.
\nThat’s exactly what August and Twentyeight Health want to encourage as well. Ask the burning questions, and don’t question the validity of them – YOU know your body best. Doctors come into play for the solutions to better the health of your body.
\nKeep reading for tips about gender inclusive OB/GYNs, how to talk to parents/guardians about birth control, and more!
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\nDepending on what insights you’re looking for, you could choose to start these conversations with just one person, a couple different people, or or a bunch of trusted post-puberty role models! Whoever you choose to tell, make sure you do so at a time and in a place where YOU feel most comfortable.
\nYou could tell them verbally (either face to face or on the phone), you could also tell them through text or even write them a letter! If it’s just period products you’re looking for, you could always just sneak it onto the grocery list…
\nBasically, once you get past the first conversation about puberty, it will hopefully become normal!
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\nIt’s always good to remember that an OB/GYN is not just for birth control or pregnancy related topics! If you are sexually active it is great to get STI tested at your OB/GYN. Also, if you get periods and are interested in helping regulate your cycle, ease cycle symptoms, help with skin issues, or PCOS symptoms the OB/GYN can assist with those topics too!
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\nIn partnership with Schuyler Bailar, August created a ‘Gender Inclusivity Guide’ that (obviously) mostly focuses on periods but also provides some insights into opening up space for gender inclusivity byway of advocacy and education! Check it out HERE. If you are specifically interested in learning more about advocating for yourself as a part of the Transgender and Non-binary community you can read more HERE.
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\nYou may be nervous that your guardians/ parents will be upset or angry if you bring up the topic of how to get on birth control, but more likely than not, they will be grateful that you want to protect your health. Open the conversation in a comfortable and safe environment – you don’t want to feel rushed or cornered into anything. Tell them what it is you are interested in and how they can help (if that is what you want). Don’t forget to ask any questions that you may have! And remember, your parents went through all of this once upon a time…
\nIf you’re interested in having a direct conversation with a doctor, that’s great too! You can always be honest about your needs with your doctor, after all they are there to support your medical needs! You should be able to schedule doctor’s appointments without your guardian’s help if you would like, but in some states you will need parental consent to receive birth control medication.
"}}},{"title":"I think I’ve noticed some irregularities with my period…How do I make sure my doctor is really hearing out my concerns?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"YOU know your body. You and you alone have a front row seat to any changes that you see in your reproductive health. Although there are some changes that commonly occur (even into later adulthood!), there might be an underlying issue that could be solved with a proper diagnosis. Stand your ground and come to your doctor prepared with tracked periods, descriptions of any irregularities, and any other symptoms that you may have observed in your body.
\nHopefully, as society gets more comfy talking about reproductive health, sex education, and all the beautifully embarassing stuff that comes with it, you won’t need to ‘medically advocate’ for yourself. Until then, stick with us and know that we’re here to empower you and your journey to get to know your body’s needs!
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\nThe Inner Cycle was asked a series of questions related to Pride within our community. We’ve compiled just some of the beautiful answers shared. There are mini bios of each of the 9 people featured at the end of the article!
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\nPride month means to me that people get to celebrate their victories. Meaning from coming out to every single detail about their journey as part of the LGBTQ+ community. It also reminds us about the journey we have been through all these years to come where we are today and what things need to be done yet in order to achieve a safe environment for everyone. – Diana (she/her)
\nPride means to celebrate who you are. It's so much more than love who you love. It's who you want to be. You don't have to fit in societal norms. Create your own if that’s who you are and who you want to be. – Brenya (she/they)
\nPride means justice and reparations for BIPOC Queer folks. – Mikey (she/her)
\nPride to me, means allyship and solidarity. You do not have to be a part of the community to show up for the community. It’s about supporting the authenticity and self-dignity of others. – Kamori (she/her)
\nTo me, pride means learning to feel comfortable and proud of your sexuality/gender identity. I’m bisexual and it took a while to really feel proud of it. But now I am proud to be bisexual! – Maya (she/her)
\nMy experience with having a period is very mixed. I think that periods are so cool and so empowering. But what’s not so cool and empowering is periods being overly feminized. I wish that more people would use more gender inclusive terms for periods since not everyone who menstruates is a woman and not all women menstruate. Using a term for period havers like ‘menstruator’ is so much more inclusive. And saying terms like ‘period products’ instead of feminine hygiene. Periods are so powerful and being inclusive at the same time would be so much more powerful. – Riley (she/they)
\nIt is both a biological and social experience. Growing up, my period was taught to me as a right of passage into womanhood. Currently for me as a Queer femme, I define it as a natural experience. However, I also have experienced the ways it has been weaponized against me especially since I come from a low income background and still am. Period products are expensive and it is very much a privilege that I am more recently experiencing to be picky when it comes to how I care for myself on my period. – Mikey (she/her)
\nI had always felt at odds with my period. Like it wasn’t supposed to be there. And then I realized I was trans! Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, the period stigma was (and still is) very real. It felt gross and shameful - two things that it is not! Okay..sometimes it can feel gross. – Beau (he/they)
\nWhen I get my period, I learn how to listen to my body. I learn when to rest, when to drink water, etc. Periods, to me, are difficult yet empowering. – Maya (she/her)
\nAugust has made me feel so much more comfortable with myself and my identity. They helped me realize even more that it’s okay to love who you love. – Riley (she/they)
\nThe community is very supportive. I feel like I could talk to them about anything. Especially things that have to do with my sexuality and my identity. – Brenya (she/they)
\nThis community has helped me meet others who also experience a period outside the social constructs of the association with womanhood. It is lovely to meet other Queer and GNC folks who also want liberation and peer support when it comes to having a period. – Mikey (she/her)
\nI was delighted to be able to attend a ‘vagina care session’ with such a diverse group of audience: vagina-owners, non-vagina owners, and beyond. Once you expand your thinking beyond the binary, sociocultural, economic, and gender issues like period equity becomes much more multifaceted and their solutions more authentic to all communities involved. Pride is the embodiment of embracing authenticity beyond the binary, and through its legacy of advocacy, it has offered succeeding movements a course of progress and advancement, which I perceive to be in parallel to the values of the menstrual equity movement such as the community-centric approach at August and the Inner Cycle. In a way, Pride and the Inner Cycle became space holders for individual and communities' authenticity. – Kamori (she/her)
\nThe term 'menstruator' includes everyone who gets their period. It is so important to let everyone know that anyone no matter what gender you identify as can get their period. – Corinna (she/her)
\nYES!! Preach!! I strongly agree with this and menstruator is the correct term. Go August!! – Beau (he/they)
\nI think that society forgets about the transgender community sometimes. Not everyone has had bottom surgery, so there are plenty of men who still menstruate and plenty of women who don't. I myself menstruate and don't always consider myself to be a woman because I identify as nonbinary. – Brenya (she/they)
\nI very much support this statement. I am a Queer person who does menstruate. I also have women idenitfying loved ones who do not menstruate due to things such as PCOS or because they are transgender women who do not have ovaries. I like the term menstruator. – Mikey (she/her)
\nLanguage is a tool for radical imagination. The concept of menstruators is not new; menstruators have long existed in history. Yet the literacy surrounding the term 'menstruator' and what it encompasses is novel. Its recent coining reflects our timely realization of an age-old social identity during a moment in history where period literacy is present. – Kamori (she/her)
\nAs someone who menstruates and isn’t a woman, those statements make me feel accepted and comfortable with my body. –Maria (she/they)
\nCheck out our Gender Inclusivity Guide made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar if you're curious to read more about gender inclusive period talk!
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\nYes! August as a whole has been so amazing. From gender inclusive products to the supportive Inner Cycle community! – Riley (she/they)
\nThe community at August and the Inner Cycle has helped me pave a path where I find my answers in advocacy, community, education, and radical imagination not only when discussing periods but also redefining gender and degendering. – Kamori (she/her)
\nYes! The community of other menstruators with varied and different experiences has helped me connect to my own body, gender and sexuality. – Beau (he/they)
\nYes. And I have come to understand more about other menstruators and how to make everyone who has a period feel comfortable. – Diana (she/her)
\nI hope to see these platforms extend to everyone. Maybe one day the whole world will be more open to things like this. It would be nice if everyone in the world treated each other as kindly as the August family does. – Brenya (she/they)
\nJust continued gender-neutral language and education. Continuing to knock down the stigmas associated with all of these communities and processes. – Beau (he/they)
\nMore inclusivity. I think there’s a lot that needs to be done yet to achieve a real inclusive period environment. Not all period brands, accounts or organizations use the term “menstruators” instead of “women.” – Diana (she/her)
\nThe intersectionality of social identities and development is at the forefront of Pride and gender inclusivity. The current period spaces are filled with artists, activists, entrepreneurs, educators, health professionals, and policymakers. In the future I hope that everyone sees that the period spaces are open for everyone as it affects us all – whether it be poverty mitigation, conflict response, climate action, and emancipation, among others. – Kamori (she/her)
\nI hope that EVERYONE is given a more comprehensive and inclusive period education so stigmas and misconceptions are prevented from the start. – Maria (She/they)
\nI think helping them understand and teaching them that periods are genderless from a younger age is important! I think it shouldn’t be hidden from them! – Riley (she/they)
\nIt depends on how young you're talking about. You first need to make sure that the kids understand that almost everything is genderless for them to understand that periods can be genderless too. – Brenya (she/they)
\nI think we should tell them that instead of saying \"when women get their period\" we should use \"when people get their period\". – Maya (she/her)
\nI think destigmatizing periods and not teaching it as a female-exclusive occurrence would do SO much for younger audiences. I think that adults infantilise children too much and don’t think that they are able to understand periods, but just like any other body process, they are important to feeling comfortable and safe in your own body. Something that everyone of all ages is able to understand. – Maria (she/they)
\nIt’s a matter of life and death for a lot of people. A lot of marginalized folks feel as if they don’t have the ability or situation to speak up, to be authentic, or to be intersectional in themselves. Inclusivity is power. – Beau (he/they)
\nThis matters to me because a large part of decolonization and Queer liberation includes period care. Queer people and others who menstruate face barriers when accessing period products, but also education that is affirming to them. Furthermore, there is still a lot of shame and discrimination that occurs to those who get their period especially in school and work places. – Mikey (she/her)
\nInclusivity matters to me because I want my transgender friends to feel included and supported. – Maya (she/her)
\nWithout inclusivity it would be so difficult to even live a life of joy. Being able to see and meet so many different personalities is so exciting. Life without it would be pretty boring – Corinna (she/her)
\nI am going to concerts, exploring more about myself, cheering people, fighting for a genderless period community and educating myself as well. – Diana (she/her)
\nCelebrating me and how far I’ve come, as well as supporting those that aren’t necessarily able to express themselves or be themselves safely. – Maria (she/they)
\nPride events, supporting LGBTQIA+ small businesses, conversations, leading trainings. – Beau (he/they)
\nI celebrated and am celebrating Pride month this year by remembering Pride history and its trailblazers, attending Thailand's inaugural Pride Parade, learning from the successes in Pride's legacy of advocacy and activism to improve my own community, and constantly expanding my perspective on Pride. And most importantly, to the gender binary cis-stem, Pay It No Mind. – Kamori (she/her)
\nSupporting Queer owned brands and taking action through peer support, mutual aid, and healing. – Mikey (she/her)
\nHere is a little intro of each of the members featured throughout this article. Thanks to everyone from the Inner Cycle who shared their perspective!
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\nIn the case of August, our community is referred to as ‘The Inner Cycle’. Our “same place” is our virtual homebase on the platform called Geneva. You may think that the “particular characteristic in common” is that we all menstruate. But that’s not actually true…the Inner Cycle welcomes everyone who menstruates in addition to anyone else who is passionate about destigmatizing the menstrual experience for all!
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\nOther template-built Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) brands claim to be consumer-driven. We’re consumer built.
\nFrom the very beginning of our founding journey in early 2020, we’ve been working with hundreds of Gen z’ers from around the world at every step of the process – from product, to brand design, to creating our community.
\nTalking to our community every day has been our strongest differentiator in ensuring that we’re authentic, and on the pulse about all things periods (and pop culture!).
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\nUltimately, we’re not just a brand, we’re the best friend or older sibling you know you can come to with your embarrassing questions about all things PERIODS. We’re here to change culture and create an atmosphere where young people feel shameless about their bodies and their natural biological processes – and we’re working directly with our young members to catalyze this shift.
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\nGet ready for summer programming with over 12 weeks of special themes and events during the months of June, July and August. Last year was so much fun – we are taking it up a notch this year!
\nOne event that we’re SO excited about happening in the first week of Camp Flow is going to reveal and expand on the Inner Cycle’s exclusive access to Lanechanger. Be sure to stay tuned and join the #InnerCycle to find out what it's all about!
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\nFrom the beginning, we have sought out input from our community to provide insights about what general period products they ACTUALLY like to use, what they don’t like about current offerings, and what questions they have about the menstrual experience.
\nThe #AskAugust database was actually created from the very first Inner Cycle zoom call where the attendees landed on a discussion about the lack of free, reliable, accurate, and comprehensible information about periods & reproductive health. From there, we grew the August Medical Board and still consistently answer questions that come in from the community!
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\nPowerful in our impact.\nPowerful in the way we talk about periods.\nPowerful. Period.
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\nTLDR: August pads are plastic-free, made with 100% organic cotton, Japanese Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) and food-grade glue. Read about them on our Traceability page!
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\nThis is important to remember when fighting for menstrual equity because there may be unique barriers to tackle in certain places compared to other places around the world.
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\nBreaking cultural taboos surrounding periods and menstruation is essential to achieving equality for women and all menstruators. Malala Yousafzai is known for questioning the cultural relevance of certain practices in Pakistan. At a UN International Women's Day she said: \"cultural taboos are also bitterly affecting girls, and that's because the society is not giving equal status to girls and boys.\" According to the Global Women's Institute, \"violence against women and girls, also referred to as gender-based violence, is one of the most pervasive and underreported human rights violations in the world.\"
\nAlthough not all women menstruate and not all women are menstruators, all menstruators experience discrimination based on this biological processes. Gender-based violence includes the denial of resources, services, and opportunities with the purpose of controlling or subjugating a person. Stigma is one aspect of periods that is very repressive. The biggest thing that we can do is to talk about it. Talk about periods openly, and honestly and start changing the global culture around them. If we get more people thinking critically about stigma then we can create shifts in subcultures.
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\nThanks to Candice Chirwa for collaborating on this article as well as joining us for an IG Live about Menstrual Equity and MH Day.
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They often feel that the menses are incongruent with their true gender and it leads to some depressive episodes. With this, it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend using mirena IUD or Progesterone based oral contraceptives in these patients to stop their periods. Progesterone based contraceptives have the added benefit of having some androgen-like hormonal changes which may be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).","html":"Many people transitioning or with gender dysphoria feel really badly during their menses. They often feel that the menses are incongruent with their true gender and it leads to some depressive episodes. With this, it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend using mirena IUD or Progesterone based oral contraceptives in these patients to stop their periods. Progesterone based contraceptives have the added benefit of having some androgen-like hormonal changes which may be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).
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They should respect this and start to use your preferred terms.\n\nIf your gynecologist is not understanding, or your don’t feel comfortable with them, find a new one — there are several ways to find a provider with whom you connect. To start, ask people you trust for recommendations. Friends, local support organizations and online forums are all good sources for this information. You might want to ask another healthcare provider with whom you had a good experience.","html":"If you currently have a gynecologist with whom you feel comfortable, coming out to them is an important step to being healthy. Being open about your sexual orientation, sexual behavior and gender identity means that your provider will be able to offer care that is personalized and relevant to you. Bring a friend for support if you want to. Tell your healthcare provider your pronouns and the names you prefer that they use for your body parts. They should respect this and start to use your preferred terms.
\nIf your gynecologist is not understanding, or your don’t feel comfortable with them, find a new one — there are several ways to find a provider with whom you connect. To start, ask people you trust for recommendations. Friends, local support organizations and online forums are all good sources for this information. You might want to ask another healthcare provider with whom you had a good experience.
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If you’re based in South Africa, there is Gender Dynamix, or in India: The Sahodari Foundation. ANZPATH has information for people in Australia and New Zealand and Action for Trans Health for those in the UK and Ireland. In the US and Canada you could try MyTransHealth, Rad Remedy or The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.\n\nRemember, your health is important. When you visit your healthcare provider, you deserve to be addressed with the correct name and gender, and treated with respect and dignity — both by your physician and by the other staff.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"The World Professional Association for Transgender Health offers a list of recommended healthcare providers worldwide, and there are many more organizations working at a local level. If you’re based in South Africa, there is Gender Dynamix, or in India: The Sahodari Foundation. ANZPATH has information for people in Australia and New Zealand and Action for Trans Health for those in the UK and Ireland. In the US and Canada you could try MyTransHealth, Rad Remedy or The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
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\nFor more information, check out our Gender Inclusivity Period Talk guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!
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\nOur Team refers back to the Gender Inclusivity Guide made in collaboration with Schuyler with every piece of content or product we put into the world. You can read & save it HERE!
\nRead til the end for exclusive access to Schuyler’s latest gender literacy initiative…
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\nTangible ways to practice inclusivity in period spaces:
\nEducational resources and period care brand images showcasing diverse images to represent all different skin tones, shapes and sizes of vulvas
\nMeeting high standards of care aka providing a variety of absorbencies and full coverage sizes.
\nPrioritizing accessibility in addition to other values. Meaning, although products like menstrual cups and period panties prioritize sustainability, brands also need to prioritize accessibility.
\nFor example, some people have less mobility in their hands and therefore aren’t able to insert a tampon. Another accessibility example is that those living in period poverty may not have access to consistent sanitation services to keep their products clean. You can’t have inclusivity without accessibility.
\nUsing gender inclusive language and understanding that not all women menstruate, and not all menstruators are women.
\nRemoving taboo and stigma! Use the actual names and words for body parts (i.e. vagina, vulva, breasts) & processes (i.e. menstruation, discharge, etc.) instead of nicknames like ‘that time of the month’ or ‘down there’.
\nImproving Sex Ed curriculums around the world.
\nStudies show that comprehensive sex education that talks about sexual health in a positive way can reduce risk behavior (i.e. less teen pregnancy, more knowledge about STIs, and an increased understanding about our personal human biology & identity).
\nKeeping yourself educated & up-to-date by reading, watching, listening, and engaging with gender diverse people who may have period experiences that differ from yours.
\nFor example: Schuyler’s gender literacy training for students, teachers, parents, coaches, and administrative staff! (Read til the end for more information)
\nAll in all, period inclusivity means actively including everyone who menstruates into your perception of the menstrual experience.
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\nFirst of all, there’s no need to point out that someone is on their period based on deductions about their mood, body changes, or observed eating habits. It’s like telling someone to ‘calm down’ – when does that ever actually encourage someone to relax?
\nOtherwise, this entire article will exemplify how to refer to someone on their period. Basically, keep it gender neutral until you’ve learned their pronouns and gender expression.
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\nBeing gender-affirming is a great place to start! This means accepting someone’s true gender through language or practices and treating them in ways that actively support them living authentically in that gender.
\nGendering someone correctly is a basic respect and should be a priority in every space, including period care. If you were to accidentally misgender someone, apologize, correct yourself, and move on – don’t make a big deal out of it. That being said, if you are consistently making this mistake, especially towards the same person, take the time to look inward and figure out why.
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\nThe issue of dysphoria and menstruation is complex because periods often come with their own baggage of (dis)comfort, mental health, cost, and systemic oppression. Additionally, period stigma silences menstruating folks which can also cause shame and isolation.
\nFor trans folks, the complexities about periods compound with gender dysphoria and the social assumption that menstruation is only a women’s issue. This can result in further stigmatization and isolation for trans and nonbinary folks who menstruate.
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\nUteruses are not gendered (despite popular belief) – they’re simply a biological, reproductive organ found between the bladder and rectum. The main purpose of a uterus is to provide a healthy space for a fetus to get ready before birth.
\nMany women do not bleed due to various reasons like, going through menopause, having had a hysterectomy, losing their period due to exercise or diet, and others.
\nAs for the people who are not women who get a period: we’re talking about trans folks who still have a uterus and get a period. Trans men, trans masculine folks, non-binary people and other gender diverse menstruators are all included in this.
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\nRemember, there’s no such thing as a ‘full transition’ - a transition is a process and it is up to the person transitioning to define that process for themselves. If a trans masculine person chooses not to undergo hormone therapy and has a functioning uterus, they will likely get their period.
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\nAnother great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in your city, if that is accessible to you. There, you can ask for recommendations.
\nRead more about medically advocating for yourself HERE!
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\nYour health and comfort is the most important thing. When you visit your healthcare provider, you deserve to be addressed with the correct name and gender, and treated with respect and dignity.
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\nThroughout the resource, Schuyler talks about his own experience as the first transgender athlete to compete on an NCAA Division 1 men's team in any sport (his sport is swimming). He offers definitions, stories, and some great analogies so that anyone listening can come to understand what it means to be trans.
\nAugust has a limited 500 accounts to share with you all via the Inner Cycle so register before the slots disappear! (Join here!) and message us or email at care@itsaugust.co if you have any questions about registering for the course.
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\nSince before the launch of our products, August has made it clear that we will always be changing – we are fluid (excuse the gender pun). We will always look for action steps needed to continuously learn and unlearn based on feedback and conversations with our community.
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\nIn addition, we must consider the many people who lack access and don’t actually have choices. As you’ll read further on, for many people in the U.S., abortion isn’t a matter of choice due to low-income, racial background, or other systemic societal reasons.
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\nWe held space on our socials and told everyone to come back for more resources and information when they were ready.
\nWe hope you’re ready to join us in the fight for our fundamental rights.
"}}},{"title":"Keep reading for an overview of Roe v. Wade and the history of abortion in America, plus a list of informational resources that include:","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended the constitutionally protected right to abortion after nearly 50 years.
\nBack in January of 1973, the Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize abortion nationwide based on the Roe v. Wade case, giving people the right to access abortion legally all across the country. It allowed for patients to seek out the health care that they needed without fear.
\nIn the last 49 years since then, the right to abortion still didn’t guarantee access to abortion. There were many cases of systemic racism and discrimintaiton making abortion less easily accessible for many people.
\n\n– statement from Planned Parenthood
\nAbortions don’t exclusively affect cis-women. Trans and nonbinary folks need abortion access as much as anyone else with a uterus. According to a recent study from the Guttmacher Institute, an estimated 462 to 530 trans and nonbinary people received abortion care in the U.S. in 2017.
\nIn addition, anyone with a penis who is a sexual partner to someone with a uterus should also be reflecting on what a lack of access to abortion could mean for their future.
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\nBy the afternoon of Friday June 24th, the same day that the SCOTUS decision was announced, at least 10 states had banned abortion. Up to 16 more states are predicted to follow suit. This is all thanks to ‘trigger laws’ (aka laws that were designed to ban abortion almost immediately after the decision was announced).
\nKeep track of which states still legally allow for abortions HERE.
\n\n– Alexis McGill Johnson, the president of Planned Parenthood
\nIt’s important to note that prohibiting abortions will have effects on the financial capacities of many people with uteruses who are expected to see through the birth.
\nBeing pregnant costs money. Giving birth costs money. And raising a child costs A LOT of money. Unfortunately, being a parent is often a burden placed on the person who gave birth while the other partner can more easily escape the situation.
\nWhether you are in a state that will enact abortion bans or not, it’s imperative that you think about this decision with an intersectional lens.
\nBanning abortions doesn’t mean abortions won’t happen. It means SAFE abortions will be suspended in approximately half of the United States. It means an increase in mortality rates among our most marginalized populations. (Additional sources: Vox.com, NCBI, Northwestern, AfroNews).
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\nAlthough the decision wasn’t unanimous across the court, “all three of former President Trump’s appointees were in the majority in the 6-to-3 ruling.\"
\n\n– the three Liberal justices, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.
\nAbortion was actually outlawed in America until the mid-1800s. Before then, it was an integral part of colonial life. Back then, of course, medicine looked very different so it was herbs and other medications being used to induce abortion.
\nSince forever ago, however, skilled midwives, nurses, and other unlicensed health care providers were trusted to provide this type of health care. Notably, about half of the people providing reproductive care were Black women, and many other Indigenous and White women.
\nIt was Black women who were first affected by the introduction of abortion laws since colonial powers had societal control over Black bodies. This remained true once slavery was abolished in 1865.
\nWhen the medical field became male-dominated at around the time of the Civil War, a movement was started to push state governments to outlaw abortion across the board. By 1910, abortion was banned nationwide. However, similar to the future of abortions in the U.S., wealthy, White people would be able to avoid the law and access aboriton while other people could not.
\nThe 1960s brought about the fight for bodily autonomy in a new, liberalized way. Towards the end of that decade, 11 states had legalized abortion and in 1973 the Supreme Court established a nationwide legal status for abortion in rhe landmark Roe v. Wade case.
\nFast forward 49 years and we’ve officially regressed.
\nYou can read more details about the history of abortion in the United States from Planned Parenthood.
"}}},{"title":"What are our next steps?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"We fight on.
\nPresident Joe Biden clearly stated that his administration would defend those who chose to travel to other states that allowed abortions saying, “this decision must not be the final word”.
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\nFinancial Assistance:
\n\nFree Legal/Medical Advice:
\nIn American society, monetary support is necessary to push for change. Some top tips about donating are:
\nHere is a long list of organizations to consider donating to!
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\n\nAnd some other accounts:
\nIf you see any other accounts that you love to get vetted information about reproductive health from, send them to us via DM!
"}}},{"title":"From all of us at Team August, we’re sending LOVE and FUEL for the fire as we continue to fight for our reproductive freedom.","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Over the past year we had a responsibility as a brand and team of passionate people with a platform to speak up about protecting these fundamental rights.
\nWe aim to stay engaged in the fight, standing strong in our community.
\nThere’s work to be done – so we’ll continue to share resources on ways that you & your communities can take action moving forward. Especially for those of you in the U.S. States that will be most affected by this.
\nWe’re feeling those big feels right alongside you.\n– Team August
"}}},{"title":"P.S. If you’re looking to vent about anything reproductive-related (periods, rights, relationships, etc.)...","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"Come join the Inner Cycle community!
\nOur Inner Cycle community space is always here for you whether you need to vent, feel solidarity or are looking for ways to support. Here are a few takeaways from the chats we had about Roe v. Wade:
\nOn behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment.
\nIn case you're having troubles finding products at your local shop, August period care is still fully in stock and working hard behind the scenes to meet the increased demand in August tampons while keeping our manufacturing and shipping systems running smoothly. If you ever have any questions about your order or our products, feel free to email care@itsaugust.co!
\nAs the menstruating community navigates this shortage, there are a few key points to remember:
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\nThis shortage is due to rising raw material and fuel costs, labor shortages, and continuous supply chain challenges.
\nSpeaking from our own experience, this is true for most period care brands: supply chain is something that is often just out of reach of our direct control. As much as you can carefully map out your production line and shipping schedule, there will always be surprise blimps in the system.
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\nPSA: Just call it a period product, not a ‘feminine hygiene product’.
\nOn the topic of gender and trans rights, it’s also imperative that we combat the narrative that putting tampons in ‘boys’ bathrooms’ is another cause of the shortage. Trans men and boys exist, and likely need tampons to get through their day without leaking! This shortage affects ALL menstruators. It probably even affects non-menstruators who buy products for their children/friends/etc. …food for thought.
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\nPeople with an active period are a marginalized portion of the population, (they make up about 26% of the global population). And this is demonstrated based on how resources and adequate health care are prioritized. Don’t even get us started about ‘the tampon tax’...
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\nBe mindful that there are no doubt other menstruators who are going to need a product. If you have a couple extra at home, pack them in your bag and offer them out to friends or other menstruators in need!
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\nAlthough the tampon shortage is mainstream news right now, we must acknowledge that period poverty is an ongoing challenge for millions of menstruators in the US and beyond.
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\nAlso, DEFINITELY DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TAMPONS IN PAST THE 6 to 8-HOUR MARK! Take care of yourselves and know that August is here for you <3
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\nOur nonprofit partner, No More Secrets, MBS would be more than happy to receive sustainable period products at this time!
\nAnd if you want to vent about menstrual equity to a community of people who love talking about periods: Join the Inner Cycle!
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\nNadya Okamoto (she/her) is our Co-Founder and CEO who you might know from her years of nonprofit work or, more recently, from her August tampon demos and unapologetic photoshoots. She also just finished a degree at Harvard (where she ran for office omg!), and has been leading the period positivity movements and efforts to reduce period poverty alongside other amazing menstrual activists!
\nIn that episode (listen here!), they chatted about designing August period care and supply chain, fundraising (aka how far $2.5 million will really get you), what it means to be a direct-to-consumer business, and the complications of navigating the legal side of starting a business when you don’t have a law degree.
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\nNadya:\n“I worked in the nonprofit space for 6 years, and during that time the organization I founded and led had distributed over 25 million units of period products. So I had to know a lot about the products, and also got to know the brands in the space really well given that they were product and monetary donors of the organization.
\nThrough that work, I kept feeling like there was a vast and urgent need for more sustainable tampons and pads, which were always the product of choice for people we were serving, that were actually sustainable and value-aligned with the message of rethinking the narrative around periods to be powerful, rather than something stigmatized that menstruators should be ashamed of.
\nIn 2018, I published my debut book called Period Power and in the process of writing that book, I also did a lot of research about the history of branding in the period space. I felt like I could track how the period stigma was shaped by these corporate brands throughout the 20th century and started to conclude that if brands were the ones shaping the period narrative, then they could also change the narrative.
\nThat’s what I wanted to do with August! Nick, my co-founder, and I were working together on another company at the time, and so we had gotten into a groove with building together. We’re also so aligned on the desire to build a brand for Gen Z in a community-centered way – something we wish we saw other brands doing more.”
\nAugust as a name?
\nNadya:\n“‘August’ was first suggested as a name by one of our first investors, Bobby Hundreds, who has been a role model of mine for years now. He wrote a book called This is Not a T-Shirt a few years ago, about streetwear culture and what went into building his brand, The Hundreds. Put simply, I knew that I wanted to do what he did to T-Shirts, but with tampons. He gave cotton T-Shirts a cultural meaning that was about community and owning your identity.
\nIn many ways, that’s what I want to do with August as a brand for period products. As soon as he suggested the name, I was really excited about it because it is gender neutral, and translates to mean majestic dignity. And dignity – aka self-worth – is exactly what we stand for, and hope for all menstruators to feel. Plus August is a month and guess what else comes monthly…”
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\nInclusivity and transparency were also central values of our brand from the very beginning. We wanted to make sure that the brand was inclusive of everyone who menstruates – regardless of gender or background. And we emphasize that it shouldn’t be a scary dark secret about how period products are made.
\nWe all had so many unanswered questions about how other brands made products or even what chemicals were used in that manufacturing process. We wanted to provide a different version of period care where you could feel empowered to ‘Ask August’ any and all questions, and get the answers in a comprehensive way.
\nSo, in sum, August’s main values are: sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, transparency, creativity, education, empowerment and integrity.
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\nUltimately, we realized that August exists for and because of its customers, and so we wanted those customers to be our partners in every step of the process.
\nOur Inner Cycle Community embodies that ethos – they are why we are building August and who we are building August for. Not only do we hope that our community members will create connections with each other, and that the Inner Cycle can exist as a safe space for menstruators to talk openly and honestly about periods in a way that hasn’t existed before, but we also need and rely on the community to drive everything that we do as a brand.
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\nThat was a really important moment of listening to our customers and meeting them where they were. We wanted August to be a new beginning for menstruators – a start with higher quality period care that was impactful, connective, and sustainable, but to do so, that period care had to be something that customers actually felt comfortable using.
\nI sometimes get asked why August started with disposable pads and tampons when sustainability is a core pillar of the brand, and the truth is that, while it is certainly true that some products such as menstrual cups, period underwear or reusable pads are more sustainable, if only 5% of menstruators feel comfortable using them, the true environmental impact is not as great as creating an option for 95% of menstruators that may not be quite as sustainable but that is a step in the right direction.”
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\nFor August, it is the North Star that informs our decision making processes, and as a founder, I try to ensure that every decision we make is aligned with creating a more sustainable future for period care.
\nBut it is also the journey of getting to that ideal – a really important moment for us was realizing that we weren’t going to start at perfection, and in fact, that we couldn’t. We launched with disposable period products – but we did so because we knew that we needed to take the journey of making more sustainable period care alongside our community’s needs. One where we all are honest about what we are doing well and where we need to improve.
\nI don’t think sustainability is always about jumping to the finish line, because I believe that you inevitably leave people behind as you do that. The innovation of creating the most sustainable possible solution is certainly vital, but so is making sure that people actually use that solution.”
\nAn example of sustainability changes we’ve made even the first year of August products being in the world are with the pad boxes. We tracked consumer patterns and realized a significant amount were ordering more than 4 pads and so we could easily reduce packaging by increasing our pad box size to contain 12.
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\nSustainability was something that almost all we talked to were easily hyped about. Boldness about marketing our period care? Not so much.
\nI knew from the very beginning that we wanted to be as real as possible about talking periods. No euphemisms like ‘Aunt Flow’ or ‘Shark Week’ or delicate words like ‘sanitary products’. And that includes showing period blood!
\nSome investors took some more convincing than others on why that was a necessary and effective strategy. And the ones who weren’t able to see our vision with that, we eventually parted ways with.”
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\nIn our last one, from the first quarter of 2022, we shared that we had donated over 90,000 period products to menstruators in need through our giveback program (donating product with every purchase through our nonprofit partner); saved the equivalent of 350k+ plastic bags from landfills (given that our pads are plastic-free); and powered 86 homes with renewable energy (the main way we offset our carbon footprint to be 100% carbon neutral).\"
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\nIn addition, there would be no sales tax on period products, considering them non-essential goods (like there still is in the majority of US States), and programs like food stamps and different WIC programs would cover period products as necessities too. Having this level of period product accessibility is possible, just look at Scotland!”
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\nThe more we start positive and curious conversations about the period experience (i.e. menstrual cycles, period pain, menstrual cramps, and products), in addition to the impacts of period poverty and stigma on health care and our overall society, the more we make positive change towards breaking down menstrual stigma.\"
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\nLet that sink in. A good comparison is to toilet paper in public bathrooms – interesting that TP is free but tampons & pads, which are pretty much made of the same material, are not. Imagine having to pay for toilet paper when you have to pee (or any other bodily function...) It makes sense when it's in your own private home butwe would never expect to pay for TP when at school or work. Tampons & pads should be given the same energy!
\nFor the time being, and until funding is allotted to providing period care across North America, brands like ours are trying to organize with school administrations to supply quality period products to their students.
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\nFor gender non-conforming menstruators (such as transgender and nonbinary people with uteruses), periods can induce gender dysphoria, which can be an added barrier to obtaining period products. According to Schuyler Bailar, “gender dysphoria is the distress or discomfort that arises from an incongruence between someone’s gender assigned at birth and their true gender identity.” On top of the existing period stigma, the period experience has traditionally been taught as a women’s only issue, which further stigmatizes menstruation for trans and nonbary folk who menstruate.
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\nThe above photo is from students who got August products in their school (Sanford School in Delaware).
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\nAlso, August is working on getting our period care stocked in more and more school bathrooms so hopefully you never have to worry about leaking through your clothes!
\nBeing comfortable on your period means owning the fact that you have a period. Periods are powerful! Go into each day at school on your period with that energy.
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\n“Studies show that female patients and people of color are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed by medical providers.” The expert advice given? Keep asking questions.
\nThat’s exactly what August and Twentyeight Health want to encourage as well. Ask the burning questions, and don’t question the validity of them – YOU know your body best. Doctors come into play for the solutions to better the health of your body.
\nKeep reading for tips about gender inclusive OB/GYNs, how to talk to parents/guardians about birth control, and more!
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\nDepending on what insights you’re looking for, you could choose to start these conversations with just one person, a couple different people, or or a bunch of trusted post-puberty role models! Whoever you choose to tell, make sure you do so at a time and in a place where YOU feel most comfortable.
\nYou could tell them verbally (either face to face or on the phone), you could also tell them through text or even write them a letter! If it’s just period products you’re looking for, you could always just sneak it onto the grocery list…
\nBasically, once you get past the first conversation about puberty, it will hopefully become normal!
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\nIt’s always good to remember that an OB/GYN is not just for birth control or pregnancy related topics! If you are sexually active it is great to get STI tested at your OB/GYN. Also, if you get periods and are interested in helping regulate your cycle, ease cycle symptoms, help with skin issues, or PCOS symptoms the OB/GYN can assist with those topics too!
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\nIn partnership with Schuyler Bailar, August created a ‘Gender Inclusivity Guide’ that (obviously) mostly focuses on periods but also provides some insights into opening up space for gender inclusivity byway of advocacy and education! Check it out HERE. If you are specifically interested in learning more about advocating for yourself as a part of the Transgender and Non-binary community you can read more HERE.
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\nYou may be nervous that your guardians/ parents will be upset or angry if you bring up the topic of how to get on birth control, but more likely than not, they will be grateful that you want to protect your health. Open the conversation in a comfortable and safe environment – you don’t want to feel rushed or cornered into anything. Tell them what it is you are interested in and how they can help (if that is what you want). Don’t forget to ask any questions that you may have! And remember, your parents went through all of this once upon a time…
\nIf you’re interested in having a direct conversation with a doctor, that’s great too! You can always be honest about your needs with your doctor, after all they are there to support your medical needs! You should be able to schedule doctor’s appointments without your guardian’s help if you would like, but in some states you will need parental consent to receive birth control medication.
"}}},{"title":"I think I’ve noticed some irregularities with my period…How do I make sure my doctor is really hearing out my concerns?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"YOU know your body. You and you alone have a front row seat to any changes that you see in your reproductive health. Although there are some changes that commonly occur (even into later adulthood!), there might be an underlying issue that could be solved with a proper diagnosis. Stand your ground and come to your doctor prepared with tracked periods, descriptions of any irregularities, and any other symptoms that you may have observed in your body.
\nHopefully, as society gets more comfy talking about reproductive health, sex education, and all the beautifully embarassing stuff that comes with it, you won’t need to ‘medically advocate’ for yourself. Until then, stick with us and know that we’re here to empower you and your journey to get to know your body’s needs!
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\nThe Inner Cycle was asked a series of questions related to Pride within our community. We’ve compiled just some of the beautiful answers shared. There are mini bios of each of the 9 people featured at the end of the article!
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\nPride month means to me that people get to celebrate their victories. Meaning from coming out to every single detail about their journey as part of the LGBTQ+ community. It also reminds us about the journey we have been through all these years to come where we are today and what things need to be done yet in order to achieve a safe environment for everyone. – Diana (she/her)
\nPride means to celebrate who you are. It's so much more than love who you love. It's who you want to be. You don't have to fit in societal norms. Create your own if that’s who you are and who you want to be. – Brenya (she/they)
\nPride means justice and reparations for BIPOC Queer folks. – Mikey (she/her)
\nPride to me, means allyship and solidarity. You do not have to be a part of the community to show up for the community. It’s about supporting the authenticity and self-dignity of others. – Kamori (she/her)
\nTo me, pride means learning to feel comfortable and proud of your sexuality/gender identity. I’m bisexual and it took a while to really feel proud of it. But now I am proud to be bisexual! – Maya (she/her)
\nMy experience with having a period is very mixed. I think that periods are so cool and so empowering. But what’s not so cool and empowering is periods being overly feminized. I wish that more people would use more gender inclusive terms for periods since not everyone who menstruates is a woman and not all women menstruate. Using a term for period havers like ‘menstruator’ is so much more inclusive. And saying terms like ‘period products’ instead of feminine hygiene. Periods are so powerful and being inclusive at the same time would be so much more powerful. – Riley (she/they)
\nIt is both a biological and social experience. Growing up, my period was taught to me as a right of passage into womanhood. Currently for me as a Queer femme, I define it as a natural experience. However, I also have experienced the ways it has been weaponized against me especially since I come from a low income background and still am. Period products are expensive and it is very much a privilege that I am more recently experiencing to be picky when it comes to how I care for myself on my period. – Mikey (she/her)
\nI had always felt at odds with my period. Like it wasn’t supposed to be there. And then I realized I was trans! Growing up in the 90s and early 2000s, the period stigma was (and still is) very real. It felt gross and shameful - two things that it is not! Okay..sometimes it can feel gross. – Beau (he/they)
\nWhen I get my period, I learn how to listen to my body. I learn when to rest, when to drink water, etc. Periods, to me, are difficult yet empowering. – Maya (she/her)
\nAugust has made me feel so much more comfortable with myself and my identity. They helped me realize even more that it’s okay to love who you love. – Riley (she/they)
\nThe community is very supportive. I feel like I could talk to them about anything. Especially things that have to do with my sexuality and my identity. – Brenya (she/they)
\nThis community has helped me meet others who also experience a period outside the social constructs of the association with womanhood. It is lovely to meet other Queer and GNC folks who also want liberation and peer support when it comes to having a period. – Mikey (she/her)
\nI was delighted to be able to attend a ‘vagina care session’ with such a diverse group of audience: vagina-owners, non-vagina owners, and beyond. Once you expand your thinking beyond the binary, sociocultural, economic, and gender issues like period equity becomes much more multifaceted and their solutions more authentic to all communities involved. Pride is the embodiment of embracing authenticity beyond the binary, and through its legacy of advocacy, it has offered succeeding movements a course of progress and advancement, which I perceive to be in parallel to the values of the menstrual equity movement such as the community-centric approach at August and the Inner Cycle. In a way, Pride and the Inner Cycle became space holders for individual and communities' authenticity. – Kamori (she/her)
\nThe term 'menstruator' includes everyone who gets their period. It is so important to let everyone know that anyone no matter what gender you identify as can get their period. – Corinna (she/her)
\nYES!! Preach!! I strongly agree with this and menstruator is the correct term. Go August!! – Beau (he/they)
\nI think that society forgets about the transgender community sometimes. Not everyone has had bottom surgery, so there are plenty of men who still menstruate and plenty of women who don't. I myself menstruate and don't always consider myself to be a woman because I identify as nonbinary. – Brenya (she/they)
\nI very much support this statement. I am a Queer person who does menstruate. I also have women idenitfying loved ones who do not menstruate due to things such as PCOS or because they are transgender women who do not have ovaries. I like the term menstruator. – Mikey (she/her)
\nLanguage is a tool for radical imagination. The concept of menstruators is not new; menstruators have long existed in history. Yet the literacy surrounding the term 'menstruator' and what it encompasses is novel. Its recent coining reflects our timely realization of an age-old social identity during a moment in history where period literacy is present. – Kamori (she/her)
\nAs someone who menstruates and isn’t a woman, those statements make me feel accepted and comfortable with my body. –Maria (she/they)
\nCheck out our Gender Inclusivity Guide made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar if you're curious to read more about gender inclusive period talk!
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\nYes! August as a whole has been so amazing. From gender inclusive products to the supportive Inner Cycle community! – Riley (she/they)
\nThe community at August and the Inner Cycle has helped me pave a path where I find my answers in advocacy, community, education, and radical imagination not only when discussing periods but also redefining gender and degendering. – Kamori (she/her)
\nYes! The community of other menstruators with varied and different experiences has helped me connect to my own body, gender and sexuality. – Beau (he/they)
\nYes. And I have come to understand more about other menstruators and how to make everyone who has a period feel comfortable. – Diana (she/her)
\nI hope to see these platforms extend to everyone. Maybe one day the whole world will be more open to things like this. It would be nice if everyone in the world treated each other as kindly as the August family does. – Brenya (she/they)
\nJust continued gender-neutral language and education. Continuing to knock down the stigmas associated with all of these communities and processes. – Beau (he/they)
\nMore inclusivity. I think there’s a lot that needs to be done yet to achieve a real inclusive period environment. Not all period brands, accounts or organizations use the term “menstruators” instead of “women.” – Diana (she/her)
\nThe intersectionality of social identities and development is at the forefront of Pride and gender inclusivity. The current period spaces are filled with artists, activists, entrepreneurs, educators, health professionals, and policymakers. In the future I hope that everyone sees that the period spaces are open for everyone as it affects us all – whether it be poverty mitigation, conflict response, climate action, and emancipation, among others. – Kamori (she/her)
\nI hope that EVERYONE is given a more comprehensive and inclusive period education so stigmas and misconceptions are prevented from the start. – Maria (She/they)
\nI think helping them understand and teaching them that periods are genderless from a younger age is important! I think it shouldn’t be hidden from them! – Riley (she/they)
\nIt depends on how young you're talking about. You first need to make sure that the kids understand that almost everything is genderless for them to understand that periods can be genderless too. – Brenya (she/they)
\nI think we should tell them that instead of saying \"when women get their period\" we should use \"when people get their period\". – Maya (she/her)
\nI think destigmatizing periods and not teaching it as a female-exclusive occurrence would do SO much for younger audiences. I think that adults infantilise children too much and don’t think that they are able to understand periods, but just like any other body process, they are important to feeling comfortable and safe in your own body. Something that everyone of all ages is able to understand. – Maria (she/they)
\nIt’s a matter of life and death for a lot of people. A lot of marginalized folks feel as if they don’t have the ability or situation to speak up, to be authentic, or to be intersectional in themselves. Inclusivity is power. – Beau (he/they)
\nThis matters to me because a large part of decolonization and Queer liberation includes period care. Queer people and others who menstruate face barriers when accessing period products, but also education that is affirming to them. Furthermore, there is still a lot of shame and discrimination that occurs to those who get their period especially in school and work places. – Mikey (she/her)
\nInclusivity matters to me because I want my transgender friends to feel included and supported. – Maya (she/her)
\nWithout inclusivity it would be so difficult to even live a life of joy. Being able to see and meet so many different personalities is so exciting. Life without it would be pretty boring – Corinna (she/her)
\nI am going to concerts, exploring more about myself, cheering people, fighting for a genderless period community and educating myself as well. – Diana (she/her)
\nCelebrating me and how far I’ve come, as well as supporting those that aren’t necessarily able to express themselves or be themselves safely. – Maria (she/they)
\nPride events, supporting LGBTQIA+ small businesses, conversations, leading trainings. – Beau (he/they)
\nI celebrated and am celebrating Pride month this year by remembering Pride history and its trailblazers, attending Thailand's inaugural Pride Parade, learning from the successes in Pride's legacy of advocacy and activism to improve my own community, and constantly expanding my perspective on Pride. And most importantly, to the gender binary cis-stem, Pay It No Mind. – Kamori (she/her)
\nSupporting Queer owned brands and taking action through peer support, mutual aid, and healing. – Mikey (she/her)
\nHere is a little intro of each of the members featured throughout this article. Thanks to everyone from the Inner Cycle who shared their perspective!
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\nIn the case of August, our community is referred to as ‘The Inner Cycle’. Our “same place” is our virtual homebase on the platform called Geneva. You may think that the “particular characteristic in common” is that we all menstruate. But that’s not actually true…the Inner Cycle welcomes everyone who menstruates in addition to anyone else who is passionate about destigmatizing the menstrual experience for all!
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\nOther template-built Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) brands claim to be consumer-driven. We’re consumer built.
\nFrom the very beginning of our founding journey in early 2020, we’ve been working with hundreds of Gen z’ers from around the world at every step of the process – from product, to brand design, to creating our community.
\nTalking to our community every day has been our strongest differentiator in ensuring that we’re authentic, and on the pulse about all things periods (and pop culture!).
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\nUltimately, we’re not just a brand, we’re the best friend or older sibling you know you can come to with your embarrassing questions about all things PERIODS. We’re here to change culture and create an atmosphere where young people feel shameless about their bodies and their natural biological processes – and we’re working directly with our young members to catalyze this shift.
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\nGet ready for summer programming with over 12 weeks of special themes and events during the months of June, July and August. Last year was so much fun – we are taking it up a notch this year!
\nOne event that we’re SO excited about happening in the first week of Camp Flow is going to reveal and expand on the Inner Cycle’s exclusive access to Lanechanger. Be sure to stay tuned and join the #InnerCycle to find out what it's all about!
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\nFrom the beginning, we have sought out input from our community to provide insights about what general period products they ACTUALLY like to use, what they don’t like about current offerings, and what questions they have about the menstrual experience.
\nThe #AskAugust database was actually created from the very first Inner Cycle zoom call where the attendees landed on a discussion about the lack of free, reliable, accurate, and comprehensible information about periods & reproductive health. From there, we grew the August Medical Board and still consistently answer questions that come in from the community!
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\nPowerful in our impact.\nPowerful in the way we talk about periods.\nPowerful. Period.
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\nTLDR: August pads are plastic-free, made with 100% organic cotton, Japanese Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) and food-grade glue. Read about them on our Traceability page!
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\nThis is important to remember when fighting for menstrual equity because there may be unique barriers to tackle in certain places compared to other places around the world.
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\nBreaking cultural taboos surrounding periods and menstruation is essential to achieving equality for women and all menstruators. Malala Yousafzai is known for questioning the cultural relevance of certain practices in Pakistan. At a UN International Women's Day she said: \"cultural taboos are also bitterly affecting girls, and that's because the society is not giving equal status to girls and boys.\" According to the Global Women's Institute, \"violence against women and girls, also referred to as gender-based violence, is one of the most pervasive and underreported human rights violations in the world.\"
\nAlthough not all women menstruate and not all women are menstruators, all menstruators experience discrimination based on this biological processes. Gender-based violence includes the denial of resources, services, and opportunities with the purpose of controlling or subjugating a person. Stigma is one aspect of periods that is very repressive. The biggest thing that we can do is to talk about it. Talk about periods openly, and honestly and start changing the global culture around them. If we get more people thinking critically about stigma then we can create shifts in subcultures.
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\nThanks to Candice Chirwa for collaborating on this article as well as joining us for an IG Live about Menstrual Equity and MH Day.
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They often feel that the menses are incongruent with their true gender and it leads to some depressive episodes. With this, it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend using mirena IUD or Progesterone based oral contraceptives in these patients to stop their periods. Progesterone based contraceptives have the added benefit of having some androgen-like hormonal changes which may be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).","html":"Many people transitioning or with gender dysphoria feel really badly during their menses. They often feel that the menses are incongruent with their true gender and it leads to some depressive episodes. With this, it is not uncommon for doctors to recommend using mirena IUD or Progesterone based oral contraceptives in these patients to stop their periods. Progesterone based contraceptives have the added benefit of having some androgen-like hormonal changes which may be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).
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They should respect this and start to use your preferred terms.\n\nIf your gynecologist is not understanding, or your don’t feel comfortable with them, find a new one — there are several ways to find a provider with whom you connect. To start, ask people you trust for recommendations. Friends, local support organizations and online forums are all good sources for this information. You might want to ask another healthcare provider with whom you had a good experience.","html":"If you currently have a gynecologist with whom you feel comfortable, coming out to them is an important step to being healthy. Being open about your sexual orientation, sexual behavior and gender identity means that your provider will be able to offer care that is personalized and relevant to you. Bring a friend for support if you want to. Tell your healthcare provider your pronouns and the names you prefer that they use for your body parts. They should respect this and start to use your preferred terms.
\nIf your gynecologist is not understanding, or your don’t feel comfortable with them, find a new one — there are several ways to find a provider with whom you connect. To start, ask people you trust for recommendations. Friends, local support organizations and online forums are all good sources for this information. You might want to ask another healthcare provider with whom you had a good experience.
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If you’re based in South Africa, there is Gender Dynamix, or in India: The Sahodari Foundation. ANZPATH has information for people in Australia and New Zealand and Action for Trans Health for those in the UK and Ireland. In the US and Canada you could try MyTransHealth, Rad Remedy or The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.\n\nRemember, your health is important. When you visit your healthcare provider, you deserve to be addressed with the correct name and gender, and treated with respect and dignity — both by your physician and by the other staff.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"The World Professional Association for Transgender Health offers a list of recommended healthcare providers worldwide, and there are many more organizations working at a local level. If you’re based in South Africa, there is Gender Dynamix, or in India: The Sahodari Foundation. ANZPATH has information for people in Australia and New Zealand and Action for Trans Health for those in the UK and Ireland. In the US and Canada you could try MyTransHealth, Rad Remedy or The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
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\nFor more information, check out our Gender Inclusivity Period Talk guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!
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