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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.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Using gender inclusive language and understanding that <em>not all women menstruate, and not all menstruators are women</em>.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Removing taboo and stigma! Use the actual names and words for body parts (i.e. vagina, vulva, breasts) &#x26; processes (i.e. menstruation, discharge, etc.) instead of nicknames like ‘that time of the month’ or ‘down there’.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Improving <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-is-inclusive-sex-education-a-guide-for-parents-and-youth\">Sex Ed</a></strong> curriculums around the world.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/shpps/index.htm\">Studies</a></strong> 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 &#x26; identity).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Keeping yourself educated &#x26; up-to-date by reading, watching, listening, and engaging with gender diverse people who may have period experiences that differ from yours.</p>\n<p>For example: Schuyler’s <strong><a href=\"https://lanechanger.teachable.com/p/lc-self-guided-1?coupon_code=AUG220517\">gender literacy training</a></strong> for students, teachers, parents, coaches, and administrative staff! (Read til the end for more information)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>All in all, period inclusivity means actively including <em>everyone</em> who menstruates into your perception of the menstrual experience.</p>"}}},{"title":"What is meant by inclusive language?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2yR6R4FJLvptKGxnpWBYm9/3df161ff18560947429d89d7beea6b98/August_Shoot8908.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Examples of inclusive language:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Period/menstruation products (instead of “feminine hygiene” products)</li>\n<li>When referring to people who get periods: menstruators, those with uteruses, people who have a period, person on their period, etc.</li>\n<li>Instead of “Aunt Flow” – call it menstruation or a period instead of a euphemism.</li>\n<li>Be sure to support products and brands that are gender inclusive (like <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability\">August’s sustainable period care</a></strong>!)</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"How do you refer to someone on their period?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>First 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 <em>actually</em> encourage someone to relax?</p>\n<p>Otherwise, this entire article will exemplify how to refer to <em>someone</em> on <em>their</em> period. Basically, keep it gender neutral until you’ve learned their pronouns and gender expression.</p>"}}},{"title":"How can I be more inclusive about gender, generally?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5pIDA9lctRCMhApigRPCXY/046150ad071e2ff01bdd8472ecb5fcc4/pexels-laker-6156944.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Gender inclusivity aims to reduce the discrimination of people on the basis of gender identity through the active inclusion of people of all genders.</p>\n<p>Being <em>gender-affirming</em> 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.</p>\n<p>Gendering someone correctly is a basic respect and should be a priority in every space, including period care. If you were to accidentally misgender someone, <em>apologize</em>, <em>correct yourself</em>, and <em>move on</em> – 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"How to deal with gender dysphoria about menstruation?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>People with gender dysphoria may feel distress or discomfort that arises from an incongruence between their gender assigned at birth and their true gender identity. Many trans and nonbinary folks experience gender dysphoria at varying intensities and frequencies and aspects of menstruation, among other bodily processes.</p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"Who can get a period?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Anyone with a uterus!</p>\n<p>Uteruses 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.</p>\n<p>Many 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.</p>\n<p>As 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"Can transgender people menstruate?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Trans people who have a uterus may still get a period depending on several factors including: their own genetics, whether or not they are taking T (and if so, their dosage) plus more. Gender affirming hormone therapy that includes testosterone usually stops monthly bleeding after 3-6 months of treatment. However, the person’s period may continue depending on their dosage and/or body.</p>\n<p>Remember, 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.</p>\n<p>Also – 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!</p>"}}},{"title":"Why is it important to reframe the narrative about periods to be gender inclusive?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Among other marginalized groups, transgender and nonbinary folks are <strong><a href=\"https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/details/news.php?id=1545\">disproportionately</a></strong> affected by period poverty.</p>\n<p>Period 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"For those of you who are gender-diverse and have specific questions about inclusive health care & reproductive health…","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Here are a few commonly asked questions you probably want to know the answer to!</p>"}}},{"title":"How do I find gender affirming period care?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=400&h=260&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=800&h=520&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=1600&h=1040&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=3200&h=2080&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=1600&h=1040&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=400&h=260&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=800&h=520&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=1600&h=1040&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=3200&h=2080&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1040}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We’re here for you! <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">August period care</a></strong> is for any and all menstruators.</p>\n<p>Through our <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">products</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoSoJiO8jL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">photoshoots</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://youtu.be/uAiXQDT9qNg\">ads</a></strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community</a></strong>, we hope to reframe the narrative away from women-only period talk.</p>"}}},{"title":" Worried about non-discreet packaging? 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So, we currently <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability\">ship</a></strong> our period products in plain cardboard boxes. Inside the boxes is where you'll find our bold, unapologetic packaging for the menstruators who want to be loud and proud about their periods!</p>"}}},{"title":"How can I be certain that the OB/GYN I am going to is gender inclusive?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>If you currently have a gynecologist with whom you feel comfortable, coming out to them is an important step in caring for your body. <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-to-start-medically-advocating-for-yourself/\">Being open</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>Bring 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.</p>\n<p>Another great option is to visit an <strong><a href=\"https://www.lgbtcenters.org/LGBTCenters\">LGBTQ+ center</a></strong> in your city, if that is accessible to you. There, you can ask for recommendations.</p>\n<p><em>Read more about medically advocating for yourself <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-to-start-medically-advocating-for-yourself/\">HERE</a></strong>!</em></p>"}}},{"title":"Are there gynecologists specifically for non-binary/trans folks?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=400&h=385&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=800&h=770&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1539&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3078&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1539&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=400&h=385&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=800&h=770&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1539&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3078&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1539}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>There sure are! The <strong><a href=\"https://wpath.org/about/mission-and-vision\">World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)</a></strong> offers a <strong><a href=\"https://www.wpath.org/provider/search\">list</a></strong> of recommended healthcare providers worldwide, and there are many more organizations working at a local level.</p>\n<p>Your 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.</p>"}}},{"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":"<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.lanechanger.com/#Discover\">LaneChanger</a></strong> is an online gender literacy learning series that we want as many people in our community to engage with!</p>\n<p>Throughout the resource, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>August has a limited 500 accounts to share with you all via the Inner Cycle so register before the slots disappear! (<strong><a href=\"https://app.geneva.com/home/2e783e37-546d-4207-b3b9-86ba5a5efa51/room/189025c8-1e30-4dec-a502-92ff2ea19244\">Join here!</a></strong>) and message us or email at <a href=\"mailto:care@itsaugust.co\">care@itsaugust.co</a> if you have any questions about registering for the course.</p>"}}},{"title":"All of Team August completed the LaneChanger this past month. Here are the reflections from our debrief:","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>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:</p>\n<p><strong><em>Personal</em></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of \"hey guys!\", say \"Hey team/friends/folks!\"</li>\n<li>Diversify our social media feeds</li>\n<li>Share the LaneChanger resource out to family members or friends that you think could benefit from it</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>@ August HQ</strong></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask all external partnerships to complete the LaneChanger training as a requirement to collab with August</li>\n<li>Members of Team August all have our pronouns after our names on Slack, email sign offs, Zoom, etc., but we should also ask people on calls/meetings for their pronouns more &#x26; don’t assume pronouns!</li>\n<li>Regular and consistent gender inclusivity training through the year to ensure we avoid static learning and stay up-to-date in our reflections and action steps for inclusivity</li>\n<li>We can’t just talk-the-talk but need to walk-the-walk: increase trans and non binary representation in our team – hiring!!</li>\n<li>Advocating for gender neutral bathrooms in the building August HQ is in</li>\n<li>Reflect on how to not take over the movement as people who are not trans – yet still include trans stories on our platform in an authentic way</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Since before the launch of our <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">products</a></strong>, 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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community</a></strong></em>.</p>"}}}],"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":"By Schuyler Bailar (he/him) and Team August’s Ruby Moon (she/her)","medicalAnswer":null,"ourAnswer":null,"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2147}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":"What does the Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade mean?","metaDescription":"Reflections on Roe v. Wade: how it will affect everyone, the history of abortion in America and what to do next.","isBottomVideo":null,"video":null,"topics":["Education","Health Care","Gender Inclusivity","Stigma"],"slug":"reflections-on-overturning-roe-v-wade","isBlogPost":true,"date":"2022-06-27T00:00-04:00","previewText":"August is pro-abortion because abortion is a form of health care that can save lives.","createdAt":"2022-06-27T21:22:21.351Z","isFeatured":true,"auxImages":null,"type":"listicle","interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":[{"title":"August is pro-abortion.","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We say pro-abortion and not pro-choice because saying “choice” allows for the other side to claim the side of life. August is pro-abortion because abortion is a form of health care that can save lives.</p>\n<p>In 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 <strong><a href=\"https://afro.com/abortion-bans-disproportionately-impact-marginalized-communities-activists-say/\">systemic societal reasons</a></strong>.</p>"}}},{"title":"When the news broke…","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.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/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.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":"<p>When <strong><a href=\"https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade\">news broke</a></strong> about the overturning of <em>Roe v. Wade</em>, aka our constitutional right to abortion and reproductive choice and bodily autonomy, we at Team August were all heartbroken and furious by the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court.</p>\n<p>We held space on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMvr1epnkw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">socials</a></strong> and told everyone to come back for more resources and information when they were ready.</p>\n<p>We hope you’re ready to join us in the fight for our fundamental rights.</p>"}}},{"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":"<ul>\n<li>How to get access to birth control, abortions, NOW</li>\n<li>How to productively speak up against the Supreme Court and your local government's decisions</li>\n<li>Great accounts to follow (health care providers, activists, etc.)</li>\n<li>And other ideas for you to stay engaged &#x26; enraged with this turn of events!</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"A brief overview of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/26/us/abortion-roe-wade-supreme-court\">Supreme Court’s decision</a></strong> to overturn Roe v. Wade ended the constitutionally protected right to abortion after nearly <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade\">50 years</a></strong>.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade\">Back in January of 1973</a></strong>, the Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize abortion nationwide based on the <em>Roe v. Wade</em> 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.</p>\n<p>In 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.</p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">“The consequences of this devastating decision will fall largely on people who already face the greatest barriers to health care due to this country’s legacy of racism and discrimination, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, people with low incomes, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, and people living in rural areas.”</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>– statement from <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">Planned Parenthood</a></strong></p>\n<p>Abortions don’t exclusively affect cis-women. Trans and nonbinary folks need abortion access as much as anyone else with a uterus. According to <strong><a href=\"https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2020/01/transgender-abortion-patients-and-provision-transgender-specific-care-non-hospital\">a recent study</a></strong> from the Guttmacher Institute, an estimated 462 to 530 trans and nonbinary people received abortion care in the U.S. in 2017.</p>\n<p>In 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 <em>their</em> future.</p>"}}},{"title":"How does the decision to overturn affect us?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.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/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.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":"<p>– <em><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMH-l4A1nO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">@theunbiasedscience</a></strong></em></p>\n<p>The TLDR is that this decision will lead to bans on the procedure in about half of the states.</p>\n<p>By the afternoon of Friday June 24th, the same day that the SCOTUS decision was announced, at least <strong><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/politics/abortion-ban-states-move-quickly/index.html\">10 states</a></strong> had banned abortion. Up to <strong><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/politics/abortion-ban-states-move-quickly/index.html\">16 more states</a></strong> are predicted to follow suit. This is all thanks to <strong><a href=\"https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/what-are-trigger-laws-and-which-midwest-states-will-enact-them/2865522/\">‘trigger laws’</a></strong> (aka laws that were designed to ban abortion almost immediately after the decision was announced).</p>\n<p><strong>Keep track of which states still legally allow for abortions</strong> <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/abortion-access-tool/US\">HERE</a></strong>.</p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">“The Supreme Court has now officially given politicians permission to control what we do with our bodies, deciding that we can no longer be trusted to determine the course for our own lives.”</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>– <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">Alexis McGill Johnson, the president of Planned Parenthood</a></strong></p>\n<p>It’s important to note that prohibiting abortions will have effects on the <strong><a href=\"https://www.untangle.money/post/why-banning-abortion-is-a-financial-issue\">financial</a></strong> capacities of many people with uteruses who are expected to see through the birth.</p>\n<p>Being 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.</p>\n<p>Whether you are in a state that will enact abortion bans or not, it’s imperative that you think about this decision with an <strong><a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersectionality\">intersectional lens</a></strong>.</p>\n<p>Banning 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4554338/\">mortality rates</a></strong> among our most marginalized populations. (Additional sources: <strong><a href=\"https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/5/18/18630514/missouri-alabama-abortion-ban-2019-racism\">Vox.com</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780732/\">NCBI</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2021/september/texas-abortion-trans-marginalized-people/\">Northwestern</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://afro.com/abortion-bans-disproportionately-impact-marginalized-communities-activists-say/\">AfroNews</a></strong>).</p>"}}},{"title":"How did we get to this point?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.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/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.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":"<p>– <strong><em><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maggierogers/?hl=en\">@maggierogers</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>Many legal powers currently in American courts see abortion as a “profound moral question”, <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">according</a></strong> to Justice Samuel Alito.</p>\n<p>Although the decision wasn’t <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">unanimous</a></strong> across the court, “all three of former President Trump’s appointees were in the majority in the 6-to-3 ruling.\"</p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">“With sorrow — for this court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection — we dissent.”</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>– <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">the three Liberal justices</a></strong>, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.</p>\n<p>Abortion was actually outlawed in America <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">until</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>Since forever ago, however, skilled <strong><a href=\"https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-significance-doulas-and-midwives\">midwives</a></strong>, nurses, and other unlicensed health care providers were trusted to provide this type of health care. Notably, about <strong><a href=\"https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/the-racist-history-of-abortion-and-midwifery-bans\">half</a></strong> of the people providing reproductive care were Black women, and many other Indigenous and White women.</p>\n<p>It was Black women who were first affected by the introduction of abortion laws since colonial powers had <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">societal control over Black bodies</a></strong>. This remained true once slavery was abolished in 1865.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">When</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">1960s</a></strong> 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 <em>Roe v. Wade</em> case.</p>\n<p>Fast forward 49 years and we’ve officially regressed.</p>\n<p><em>You can read more details about the history of abortion in the United States from <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">Planned Parenthood</a></strong></em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"What are our next steps?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We fight on.</p>\n<p><em>President Joe Biden clearly <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">stated</a></strong> that his administration would defend those who chose to travel to other states that allowed abortions saying, <strong>“<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">this decision must not be the final word</a>”</strong></em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"Resources coming up NEXT…","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.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/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.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":"<p>– <em><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/votesaveamerica/?hl=en\">@votesaveamerica</a></strong> x <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/?hl=en\">@crookedmedia</a></strong></em></p>"}}},{"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":"<p><em>Birth Control/Abortion Finders</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.threeforfreedom.com/\">Three For Freedom</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.ineedana.com/\">Ineedana.com</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.plancpills.org/\">plancpills.org</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/plannedparenthood/?hl=en\">Planned Parenthood</a></strong> has provided these 2 outreach tools for more information on abortion in your area: 1-800-230-PLAN  &#x26; <strong><a href=\"https://www.abortionfinder.org/\">Abortionfinder.org</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Financial Assistance</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://abortionfunds.org/need-abortion/\">abortionfunds.org/need-abortion</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Free Legal/Medical Advice</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/\">Reprolegalhelpline.org</a></strong></li>\n<li>Call or Text the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline at +1 (833) 246-2632</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"2) How to make an impact and speak out.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>Find your <strong><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/27/us/supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade-monday/index.html\">local protests</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/rightfully-ours/bans-off-our-bodies/protest-tips-how-stay-safe-abortion-rights-rallies\">stay safe</a></strong> when demonstrating!</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites\">Contact</a></strong> your local legislators. Calling them directly is <strong><a href=\"https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/11/129653/how-to-contact-congressman-tweetstorm\">the best way</a></strong> to have your voice heard.</li>\n<li>Discuss the implications with your social networks and come at those conversations with statistics, facts, and <strong><a href=\"https://www.together.plannedparenthood.org/articles/6-share-abortion-story\">accounts of lived experiences</a></strong>.</li>\n<li>Reassure the young people in your life that we’ve got work to do, but we’ll do it <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/local/get-involved-locally\">together</a></strong>.</li>\n<li>Speak to your employers about the policies the can (and should) be put in place to protect anyone with a uterus who might need to access birth control and/or safe abortions moving forward.</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"3) Donations","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=400&h=600&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=800&h=1200&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=400&h=600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=800&h=1200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2400}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>In American society, monetary support is necessary to push for change. Some top tips about donating are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-time donations are great but consistent, regular donations provide long term support. Consider setting up a $10/mth regular contribution.</li>\n<li>Similarly, <strong><a href=\"https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fundabortionnow\">national funds</a></strong> do great work but if you want to see change in YOUR community, look into the local branch of that fund.</li>\n<li>Choose the organization you donate to with an intersectional lens so that the most marginalized people are being supported and uplifted as much as other people who have certain societal privileges that assist them.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.wmagazine.com/life/donate-abortion-fund-roe-v-wade-how-to-help\">Here is a long list of organizations to consider donating to!</a></strong></p>"}}},{"title":"4) Great accounts to follow (health care providers, activists, etc.)","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.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/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.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":"<p>The following 3 August Medical Board Advisors stand out to us for their health care provider POVs and unapologetic stances on reproductive rights:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drheatherirobundamd/\">@drheatherirobundamd</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln/?hl=en\">@jenniferlincoln</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dr.staci.t/?hl=en\">@dr.staci.t</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p>And some other accounts:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/plannedparenthood/?hl=en\">@plannedparenthood</a></strong> is an obvious choice for reproductive rights info! Also follow your local branch.</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMH-l4A1nO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">@theunbiasedscience</a></strong> does a great job breaking down statistics and debunking science and health-related misconceptions!</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/abortionfinder/?hl=en\">@abortionfinder</a></strong> for reminders that a comprehensive directory of verified abortion service providers in the U.S. does currently exist despite changes to state laws.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you see any other accounts that you love to get vetted information about reproductive health from, send them to us <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/itsaugust/?hl=en\">via DM</a></strong>!</p>"}}},{"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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>We aim to stay engaged in the fight, standing strong in our community.</p>\n<p>There’s work to be done – so we’ll continue to share resources on ways that you &#x26; your communities can take action moving forward. Especially for those of you in the U.S. States that will be most affected by this.</p>\n<p>We’re feeling those big feels right alongside you.\n– Team August</p>"}}},{"title":"P.S. If you’re looking to vent about anything reproductive-related (periods, rights, relationships, etc.)...","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Come <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">join the Inner Cycle community</a></strong>!</p>\n<p>Our 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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">chats</a></strong> we had about <em>Roe v. Wade</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>“I feel like we’re not progressing the way we should… why r other countries giving their citizens more rights and liberties, while we’re just moving backwards\"</em></li>\n<li><em>“Abortion rights are also an issue for all people with uteruses and not just women ❤️ today is a hard day for all of us”</em></li>\n<li><em>“Today I’m grateful we have this support space!”</em></li>\n<li><em>“i’m a brit, but just read about the supreme court overturning roe v wade and i feel so disheartened by it, this just sucks”</em></li>\n<li><em>“Honestly thought it wasn't going to happen... There's zero logic to it”</em></li>\n<li><em>“The roe v wade is like an umbrella! It will affect everything and everyone!”</em></li>\n</ul>"}}}],"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":"Ruby Moon from Team August","medicalAnswer":null,"ourAnswer":null,"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=png 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=png 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4r2gX4HYxw68mSbxlRJKy4/357baa0c04c7ca0c895cf93e4d6ce503/ask_august_headers__169___3_.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=png 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":900}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7lHba1EvNdmeEr61OHicZA/283e3ce874e14b169b473717e6b5b7ea/Copy_of_Product_Memes__11_.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"How is August period care navigating the tampon shortage?","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":"Understanding the tampon shortage, supply chain issues and period poverty.","metaDescription":"From Amy Schumer to supply chain issues: the truth about the 2022 tampon shortage.","isBottomVideo":null,"video":null,"topics":["Products","Stigma","Education","Gender Inclusivity"],"slug":"how-is-august-navigating-the-tampon-shortage","isBlogPost":true,"date":"2022-06-23T00:00-04:00","previewText":"On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment. Know that this shortage is a temporary situation and let it fuel the fire under you to fight for long term menstrual equity!","createdAt":"2022-06-23T19:53:50.241Z","isFeatured":true,"auxImages":null,"type":"listicle","interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":[{"title":"You’ve probably seen the news about the tampon shortage.","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment.</p>\n<p>In case you're having troubles finding products at your local shop, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop/\">August period care</a></strong> <em>is</em> still fully in stock and working hard behind the scenes to meet the increased demand in August tampons while keeping our <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability/\">manufacturing and shipping systems</a></strong> running smoothly. If you ever have any questions about your order or our products, feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:care@itsaugust.co\">care@itsaugust.co</a>!</p>\n<p><strong>As the menstruating community navigates this shortage, there are a few key points to remember:</strong></p>"}}},{"title":"1) First of all, Amy Schumer did NOT cause this shortage lol😅","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=293&h=449&q=80&fm=webp 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=585&h=897&q=80&fm=webp 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=1170&h=1793&q=80&fm=webp 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=1170&h=1793&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=293&h=449&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=585&h=897&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=1170&h=1793&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2452}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We’ll admit that the Amy Schumer tampon commercials are hilarious…but not funny enough to cause a country-wide tampon shortage.</p>\n<p>This shortage is <strong><a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/13/tampon-shortage-product-shortages-inflation-supply-chain/\">due</a></strong> to rising raw material and fuel costs, labor shortages, and continuous supply chain challenges.</p>\n<p>Speaking 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability/\">production line and shipping schedule</a></strong>, there will always be surprise blimps in the system.</p>"}}},{"title":"2) This is not a “women’s issue”.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=200&h=146&q=80&fm=webp 200w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=399&h=292&q=80&fm=webp 399w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=798&h=583&q=80&fm=webp 798w","sizes":"(min-width: 798px) 798px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=798&h=583&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=200&h=146&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 200w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=399&h=292&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 399w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=798&h=583&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 798w","sizes":"(min-width: 798px) 798px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1169}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>A lot of news coverage has been referring to the shortage as a “women’s issue”. This isn’t true considering the non-binary and other trans folks who go through a menstrual cycle, and the women who don’t get a period for a variety of reasons.</p>\n<p><em><strong>PSA:</strong> Just call it a period product, not a ‘feminine hygiene product’</em>.</p>\n<p>On the topic of gender and trans rights, it’s also imperative that we combat the narrative that putting tampons in <strong><a href=\"https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/15/majorie-taylor-greene-trans-men-tampon-shortage/\">‘boys’ bathrooms’</a></strong> 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"3) Tampons are a registered medical device. 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And this is demonstrated based on how resources and adequate health care are prioritized. 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If you have a couple extra at home, pack them in your bag and offer them out to friends or other menstruators in need!</p>"}}},{"title":"5) Struggling to find tampons is not unique to this moment in time.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.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/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.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":"<p>The supply chain issues are relatively recent, but people struggling to find and/or buy (any type) of period products is not new. 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A lack of products is just one aspect of period poverty – combined with access to sanitation facilities, it can lead to unhygienic practices or even missing school, work or other daily activities.</p>\n<p>Although 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"6) There are other menstrual product options!","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4RNon2u4LgKZUrYB8xqavK/5f3302affb179b0619a723862961b784/August_Shoot8760__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>For those of you struggling to find enough tampons to get you through your period, consider <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/pad-box\">pads</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/liners-box\">liners</a></strong> for the time being.</p>\n<p>Also, DEFINITELY DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TAMPONS IN PAST THE <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-often-should-i-change-my-tampon\">6 to 8-HOUR MARK</a></strong>! Take care of yourselves and know that August is here for you &#x3C;3</p>"}}},{"title":"“Period products are essential. Baby formula is essential. 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Know that this shortage is a temporary situation and let it fuel the fire under you to fight for long term menstrual equity!</p>"}}},{"title":"Take a product, pass a product.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=246&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 246w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=492&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 492w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=984&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 984w","sizes":"(min-width: 984px) 984px, 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We wanted to provide a <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">different version of period care</a></strong> where you could feel empowered to <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august\">‘Ask August’</a></strong> any and all questions, and get the answers in a comprehensive way.</p>\n<p><em>So, in sum, August’s main values are: sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, transparency, creativity, education, empowerment and integrity</em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"Why was and is the Inner Cycle Community still such a major pillar of August as a brand?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2147}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nick</em>:\n“Before we even formally decided to start August, Nadya and I spent hundreds of hours just analyzing the period product space and having <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">conversations</a></strong> with menstruators, and something that became immediately apparent was that other brands were missing the mark because they fundamentally weren’t listening to their customers.</p>\n<p>Ultimately, 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.</p>\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle Community</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>Most simply put – we are a community built brand. Everything about how August exists was informed by and created for the <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle</a></strong>.”</p>"}}},{"title":"What was the decision process like in terms of deciding on tampons, pads, and liners versus other period products?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nick</em>:\n“In all honesty, this decision was made by our community, <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">the Inner Cycle</a></strong>. In the earliest days of August, before any part of the brand had really crystallized, we spent hours analyzing every product on the market. But when we actually talked to our community about what products they were using, and what products they felt comfortable using – over 95% of them said <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/tampon-box\">tampons</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/pad-box\">pads</a></strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/liners-box\">liners</a></strong>.</p>\n<p>That was a really important moment of listening to our customers and meeting them where they were. We wanted <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">August</a></strong> to be a new beginning for menstruators – a start with <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">higher quality period care</a></strong> that was <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/impact\">impactful</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">connective</a></strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-does-sustainable-period-care-really-mean/\">sustainable</a></strong>, but to do so, that period care had to be something that customers actually felt comfortable using.</p>\n<p>I sometimes get asked why August started with <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">disposable pads and tampons</a></strong> 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.”</p>"}}},{"title":"What does ‘sustainability’ mean to you as founders?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nick</em>:\n“I think about <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-does-sustainable-period-care-really-mean/\">sustainability</a></strong> as both a journey and its North Star.</p>\n<p>For <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/about\">August</a></strong>, 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.</p>\n<p>But 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">disposable period products</a></strong> – but we did so because we knew that we needed to take the journey of making more sustainable period care alongside our <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community’s needs</a></strong>. One where we all are honest about what we are doing well and where we need to improve.</p>\n<p>I 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.”</p>\n<p><em>An 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</em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"What are some key takeaways or reactions from investor conversations that you’ve been in for August?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“We were really thoughtful about which investors we brought in during these early stages of the brand. Our values, and the values of any company, should be reflected at all levels of the company, and that includes our stakeholders.</p>\n<p>Sustainability was something that almost all we talked to were easily hyped about. Boldness about marketing our period care? Not so much.</p>\n<p>I 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@itsaugustco\">showing period blood</a></strong>!</p>\n<p>Some 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.”</p>"}}},{"title":"What are you most proud of about August’s first year of having period products in the world?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“I am most proud of how our community and brand has been able to make a tangible impact with our growth. Every quarter we release a comprehensive sustainability and impact report (read the latest <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/n9d7xn2bpyczjfzb\">HERE</a></strong>!)</p>\n<p>In 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.nomoresecretsmbs.org/about\">our nonprofit partner</a></strong>); saved the equivalent of 350k+ plastic bags from landfills (given that our pads are plastic-free); and powered <strong><a href=\"https://ecocart.io/offset-project/sidrap-wind-farm-project/\">86 homes</a></strong> with renewable energy (the main way we offset our carbon footprint to be 100% carbon neutral).\"</p>"}}},{"title":"What does a period positive world look like to you?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=400&h=510&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1019&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2038&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=3140&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 3140w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2038&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=400&h=510&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1019&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2038&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=3140&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3140w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2038}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“I think in an ideal, period positive world, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">period products</a></strong> would be sustainable, high-quality, comfortable, inclusive, and just as accessible as toilet paper, for everyone who needs them. Of course, you can buy it at the grocery store when you need it at your home but beyond that TP is free in every public restroom (i.e. office spaces, highway stops, at shelters, or in school restrooms).</p>\n<p>In addition, there would be <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-is-the-pink-tax-or-the-tampon-tax\">no sales tax on period products</a></strong>, considering them non-essential goods (like there still is in <strong><a href=\"https://www.taxfreeperiod.com/\">the majority of US States</a></strong>), and programs like food stamps and different WIC programs would cover period products as necessities too. 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Because why should having a period stop you from earning an education or being present in your day-to-day routine?!</p>\n<p>In addition, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august\">periods and reproductive health education</a></strong> shouldn’t be a secretive 3-lesson unit that is taught in an out-of-date way by your gym teacher. Our team has designed a series of back-of-the-stall posters for some light-reading as you change out your period product at school. <em>Take a sneak peak throughout this article at some of the designs</em>!</p>"}}},{"title":"In the past 12 months, we officially have 28 schools across North America stocking their bathrooms with August period products.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=webp 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=webp 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=webp 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=png 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=png 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>This achievement is thanks to the August Advocates Program whereby community members can nominate their school (or any other public space) to get free period products!</p>\n<p>Chesley (from Team August) has been championing this program. 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I feel very grateful for the opportunity to be working towards a more equitable future for all people with periods!</p>"}}},{"title":"How can a period affect someone’s overall education? // Why do you consider it important to have period products in schools?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=288&h=396&q=80&fm=webp 288w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=577&h=793&q=80&fm=webp 577w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=webp 1153w","sizes":"(min-width: 1153px) 1153px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=288&h=396&q=80&fm=png 288w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=577&h=793&q=80&fm=png 577w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3pnjeS1A8xVPQ3L0wZHMKD/e89e76ddef4aa9bb380aa6ed9f89e5a6/Free_Period_Care.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=png 1153w","sizes":"(min-width: 1153px) 1153px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2199}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Period poverty has a massive impact on education. <strong><a href=\"https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/growing-awareness-period-poverty-schools\">One in five teens</a></strong> struggle to afford menstrual products and <strong><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/lakenbrooks/2021/09/26/1-in-10-college-students-cant-afford-pads-or-tampons-could-menstrual-cups-be-a-solution-to-period-poverty/?sh=5d75e41a1c9d\">one in ten college students</a></strong> are currently experiencing period poverty. Because we firmly believe that no one should ever have to miss school because of their period, we created the <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l?typeform-source=www.google.com\">August Advocates program</a></strong>.</p>"}}},{"title":"Why are pads and tampons not free?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Hi it's Ruby stepping in for this answer!</em>\nPads and tampons are not currently free to the average citizen because they aren’t prioritized as something that should be covered in public spaces. Obviously <em>someone</em> is paying for the products, but where it gets frustrating is the <em>extra</em> cost. That is, people who use period products are actually paying <strong><a href=\"https://betches.com/across-the-country-tampons-are-taxed-as-a-luxury-heres-how-to-fix-it/\">additional sales tax</a></strong> than those who don’t have a period since period products are not considered a ‘necessary good’ (like rogaine, viagra, and CONDOMS – are we noticing the pattern yet?), but a ‘luxury good’.</p>\n<p>Let that sink in. A good comparison is to toilet paper in public bathrooms – interesting that TP is free but tampons &#x26; 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 &#x26; pads should be given the same energy!</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"What is period poverty?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=373&h=204&q=80&fm=webp 373w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=746&h=408&q=80&fm=webp 746w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=1492&h=816&q=80&fm=webp 1492w","sizes":"(min-width: 1492px) 1492px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=1492&h=816&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=373&h=204&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 373w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=746&h=408&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 746w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=1492&h=816&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1492w","sizes":"(min-width: 1492px) 1492px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":875}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education. Unfortunately it can lead to serious health issues and missing out on school and other opportunities.</p>"}}},{"title":"Where are disparities in period poverty most visible?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=327&h=180&q=80&fm=webp 327w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=653&h=359&q=80&fm=webp 653w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=1306&h=718&q=80&fm=webp 1306w","sizes":"(min-width: 1306px) 1306px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=1306&h=718&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=327&h=180&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 327w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=653&h=359&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 653w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=1306&h=718&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1306w","sizes":"(min-width: 1306px) 1306px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":880}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Period poverty is most devastating for marginalized populations due to financial and social reasons. For example, many students, low-income, homeless, and incarcerated menstruators, can’t afford pads or tampons. Currently, <strong><a href=\"https://www.taxfreeperiod.com/\">27 states</a></strong> in the United States still charge a <strong><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/berenicemagistretti/2019/01/25/fembeat-period-poverty-is-a-thing-even-in-the-u-s/#5530333a569e\">luxury goods tax (aka, the “tampon tax”)</a></strong> on period products, which is an added burden to these folks.</p>\n<p>For 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 <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong>, “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.</p>"}}},{"title":"What is August doing to fight period poverty?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=webp 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=webp 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=webp 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=png 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=png 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>We are working with schools around North America to increase period product accessibility by <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l?typeform-source=www.google.com\">stocking</a></strong> their bathrooms with August’s <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/pad-box\">pads</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/tampon-box\">tampons</a></strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/liners-box\">liners</a></strong>.</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/impact\">August covers the \"Tampon Tax\" for orders placed from the 27 US states that have it!</a></strong> Between October and December 2021, we covered $6,608.92 in tampon taxes.</li>\n<li>For every purchase, August donates products to our Philadelphia-based nonprofit partner: <strong><a href=\"https://www.nomoresecretsmbs.org/how-to-donate\">No More Secrets (NMS)</a></strong>. Lynette and her daughter Nya created the nation’s first ever menstrual hub: <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thespotperiodhub/?hl=en\">The Spot</a></strong>. What began as a place to visit for free period care, has blossomed into a community institution and safe space for marginalized menstruators. Between October and December 2021, we have donated over 40,346 period products and served over 2,689 menstruators in need! In addition, we have donated $2398.50 to support their dream delivery utility vehicle: <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CctL4k3JgOr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">The Menstrual Mobile</a></strong>.</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"How can someone get free August period care in their school?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=293&h=289&q=80&fm=webp 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=585&h=577&q=80&fm=webp 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=1170&h=1155&q=80&fm=webp 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=1170&h=1155&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=293&h=289&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=585&h=577&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=1170&h=1155&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1579}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Anyone can nominate their school to stock August period care in their bathrooms. You can be a student, a parent, an employee, or even an alumnus – all you have to do is <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l\">fill out this form</a></strong>, and we’ll take it from there!</p>\n<p><em>The above photo is from students who got August products in their school (Sanford School in Delaware)</em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"How long does it take to actually go through the August Advocates nomination process?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=288&h=396&q=80&fm=webp 288w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=577&h=793&q=80&fm=webp 577w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=webp 1153w","sizes":"(min-width: 1153px) 1153px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=288&h=396&q=80&fm=png 288w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=577&h=793&q=80&fm=png 577w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=png 1153w","sizes":"(min-width: 1153px) 1153px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2199}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>It takes less than 5 minutes to complete the <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l\">August Advocates nomination process</a></strong>, from start to finish! 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Which means – be unapologetic about your period! No need to hide your tampon up your sleeve.</p>\n<p>Also, August is working on getting our period care stocked in more and more <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l\">school bathrooms</a></strong> so hopefully you never have to worry about leaking through your clothes!</p>\n<p>Being comfortable on your period means owning the fact that you have a period. Periods are powerful! 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You can ask us all of your questions. We will recommend testing for sexually transmitted infections if you are sexually active (even if it's just oral sex). We don't start doing pap smears until you are 21 years old!\" – <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drheatherirobundamd/?hl=en\">Dr. Heather Irobunda</a></strong>, from the August Medical Board</p>\n<p>It’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. 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You are always welcome to have a nurse/staff member present while a gynecological exam takes place, all you have to do is ask (it is not weird and totally normal).</p>"}}},{"title":"How can I make sure that the OB/GYN I am going to is gender inclusive?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The best way to start is by word-of-mouth. Ask any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OB/GYNs and their local OB/GYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an 2SLGBTQIA+ center in your city and ask them for recommendations. If you are up for some solo research, check online and read the reviews of all your local OB/GYNS. One definite indicator of an inclusive practitioner is their language. For example, are they using inclusive language like ‘menstruator’, ‘people with a uterus’, ‘person on their period’, etc. ?</p>\n<p>In partnership with <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong>, 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 <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">HERE</a></strong>. 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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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>When I get my period, I learn how to listen to my body. 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They helped me realize even more that it’s okay to love who you love. – Riley (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>This community has helped me meet others who also experience a period outside the social constructs of the association with womanhood. <em>It is lovely to meet other Queer and GNC folks who also want liberation and peer support when it comes to having a period</em>. – Mikey (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I was delighted to be able to attend a ‘<strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">vagina care session</a></strong>’ 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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle</a></strong>. In a way, Pride and the Inner Cycle became space holders for individual and communities' authenticity. – Kamori (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"React to the statement: “Not all menstruators are women and not all women menstruate”.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=400&h=521&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=800&h=1043&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=1600&h=2085&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=1600&h=2085&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=400&h=521&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=800&h=1043&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=1600&h=2085&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2085}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">The term 'menstruator' includes everyone who gets their period</a></strong></em>. It is so important to let everyone know that anyone no matter what gender you identify as can get their period. – Corinna (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>YES!! Preach!! I strongly agree with this and menstruator is the correct term. Go August!! – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I think that society forgets about the <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/can-trans-men-menstruate\">transgender</a></strong> 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Language is a tool for radical imagination. <strong><em>The concept of menstruators is not new; menstruators have long existed in history</em></strong>. 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>As someone who menstruates and isn’t a woman, those statements make me feel accepted and comfortable with my body. –Maria (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Check out our <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Gender Inclusivity Guide</a></strong> made in partnership with <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong> if you're curious to read more about gender inclusive period talk!</em></p>"}}},{"title":"How has (or hasn’t) August affirmed your identity in relation to having a period? Or, has it at least offered a community of people who are navigating the same feelings of gender euphoria or gender dysphoria?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=png 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=png 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=png 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>August has offered to me new perspectives of what a period is like among other gender diverse people like me. I enjoy and feel empowered through these different and shared narratives. – Mikey (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Yes! August as a whole has been so amazing. From gender inclusive products to the supportive <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle community</a></strong>! – Riley (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The community at August and the <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle</a></strong> 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Yes! The community of other menstruators with varied and different experiences has helped me connect to my own body, gender and sexuality. – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Yes. And I have come to understand more about other menstruators and how to make everyone who has a period feel comfortable. – Diana (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"What do you hope to see in period spaces (education, media, period products, etc.) in the future in terms of Pride & gender inclusivity?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=400&h=480&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=800&h=960&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=1600&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=3200&h=3840&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=1600&h=1920&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=400&h=480&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=800&h=960&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=1600&h=1920&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=3200&h=3840&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1920}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Just continued <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-can-i-be-gender-inclusive-when-speaking-about-menstrual-cycles/\">gender-neutral language and education</a></strong>. Continuing to knock down the stigmas associated with all of these communities and processes. – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>More 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 <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">“menstruators” instead of “women.”</a></strong> – Diana (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I hope that EVERYONE is given a more <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august\">comprehensive and inclusive period education</a></strong> so stigmas and misconceptions are prevented from the start. – Maria (She/they)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"How should we be navigating genderless period conversations with a younger audience?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=400&h=599&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1199&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2397&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=2670&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2670w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2397&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=400&h=599&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1199&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2397&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=2670&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2670w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2397}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>I think helping them understand and teaching them that <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-do-i-find-gender-affirming-period-care/\">periods are genderless</a></strong> from a younger age is important! I think it shouldn’t be hidden from them! – Riley (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>It 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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. <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Something that everyone of all ages is able to understand</a></strong>. – Maria (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"Why does inclusivity matter to you (in the period space and beyond)? ","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>It’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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-can-i-make-sure-the-obgyn-i-am-going-to-is-gender-inclusive/\">speak up</a></strong>, to be authentic, or to be intersectional in themselves. <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Inclusivity is power</a></strong>. – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>This 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Inclusivity matters to me because I want my transgender friends to feel included and supported. – Maya (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Without 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)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"The final question asked what ways they are going to celebrate Pride. 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I have made new friends and learned new things! <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mayawatts8/?hl=en\">– Maya (she/her)</a></strong></li>\n<li>I discovered August on Instagram! I love how everyone is so inclusive and accepting in the inner cycle and how much I learn about my cycle and menstruation in general. <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maria_hhuang/?hl=en\">– Maria (she/they)</a></strong></li>\n<li>Hello! My name is Diana and I am 23 years-old. I am someone who is passionate about ending with period and mental health stigmas. I am working hard to be someone who contributes to save our planet and make it more kind. I discovered August through tiktok (nadya’s account) and also through the pad project. One of the best things of being part of the pad project is that I get to meet amazing people who are always supporting me in my journey. <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ddrrsv/?hl=en\">– Diana (she/her)</a></strong></li>\n<li>I discovered August on Instagram when I was scrolling on Reels. A video came up and I’ve been hooked since! Inner Cycle is such a cool community to discuss anything and I learn so much through it. <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rileybruner/?hl=en\">– Riley (she/they)</a></strong></li>\n</ol>"}}}],"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":"Inner Cycle x Team August","medicalAnswer":null,"ourAnswer":null,"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=400&h=309&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=800&h=618&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=1600&h=1236&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=1600&h=1236&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=400&h=309&q=80&fm=png 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=800&h=618&q=80&fm=png 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=1600&h=1236&q=80&fm=png 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1236}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series hosted by August’s #InnerCycle","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":"Camp Flow: Online Summer Camp & Period Support Group","metaDescription":"Camp Flow is a virtual summer camp for period education and online community groups. 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Our “same place” is our virtual homebase on the platform called <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/dcc15e0a-4336-4edf-b302-59892269fa74\">Geneva</a></strong>. You may think that the “particular characteristic in common” is that we all menstruate. 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Not to mention a whole bunch of special guests like <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/candice_chirwa/?hl=en\">Candice Chirwa</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/krewella/?hl=en\">Krewella</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/twentyeighthealth/?hl=en\">Twentyeight Health</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/siufung_law/?hl=en\">Siufung Law</a></strong> and MORE! 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Or, maybe you’re an original <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">#InnerCycle</a></strong> member (before <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop/\">products</a></strong> had even launched!) and just here to get nostalgic with us &#x3C;3</p>"}}},{"title":"1) For the community & by the community – our #InnerCycle","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=319&h=205&q=80&fm=webp 319w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=638&h=410&q=80&fm=webp 638w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=1275&h=820&q=80&fm=webp 1275w","sizes":"(min-width: 1275px) 1275px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=1275&h=820&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=319&h=205&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 319w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=638&h=410&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 638w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=1275&h=820&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1275w","sizes":"(min-width: 1275px) 1275px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1029}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We believe in a world where all humans have their natural needs met with quality care. 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Seriously though, let it sink in. 500-800 years to decompose means that every plastic-filled pad EVER worn is still sitting <em>on</em> Mother Earth. But if you were one of the original August subscribers, then your pad has <em>officially</em> FULLY biodegraded into the earth by now.</p>\n<p>TLDR: August pads are plastic-free, made with 100% organic cotton, Japanese Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) and food-grade glue. 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For MH Day it is important to emphasize that everyone who menstruates has the access to manage their period with dignity and care.</p>"}}},{"title":"2) Accessibility","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>As we push for a more sustainable world, it’s important to remember that not everyone has the same access (economically or even physically) to certain period products or services. We should reflect on the fact that the period products should be free in public institutions (hospitals, clinics, schools, universities). In addition, it’s important to note that, although menstrual cups and period panties are a great sustainable option, we must consider the people who aren’t physically able to insert a cup, or the people living in period poverty who might not have consistent access to laundry to wash their panties clean. This leads us to inclusivity.</p>"}}},{"title":"3) Inclusivity","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=400&h=600&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=800&h=1200&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=400&h=600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=800&h=1200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2400}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>An inclusive Menstrual Hygiene Day would ensure that ALL menstruating voices are being heard. That is, on gender, racial, physical body, economic, global and political fronts. An <a href=\"https://time.com/5786710/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality/\"><strong>intersectional lens</strong></a> is key when discussing menstrual equity.\nAugust wants to remind everyone that: <em>Not all menstruators are women, and not all women menstruate.</em> Consider the trans &#x26; non-binary menstruators, the people who are now post-menopausal, or menstruators who had to get a hysterectomy, among others. The menstruating population is a diverse one.</p>"}}},{"title":"4) Products","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Menstrual equity is all encompassing. One main point is about the importance of <strong>choice</strong> in quality products. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we want to advocate for <strong>agency</strong>. If someone can't use a tampon, allow them the choice to use a pad. In addition, just because someone comes from a lower income bracket <em>does not</em> mean that they should be resorting to lower quality products. There should be a choice among high quality products – not about whether to spend their money on period products versus food.</p>"}}},{"title":"5) Facilities","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=400&h=600&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=800&h=1200&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=400&h=600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=800&h=1200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2400}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Menstrual hygiene extends beyond products – to the sanitary facilities being used to manage your period. It is a human right that one has access to clean water and sanitation, which is essential to every person, but especially a menstruator's life. When changing period products, we require water to wash either our reusable products and our hands, we require garbage bins if we opt for disposable period products. And these facilities that we use need to be clean and adequate.</p>"}}},{"title":"6) Social experience vs biological experience","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=400&h=599&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=800&h=1198&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=1600&h=2395&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=1600&h=2395&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=400&h=599&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=800&h=1198&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=1600&h=2395&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2395}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Although periods are a 100% natural, biological process, the experience can be drastically different depending on the community norms that a person was born into. Besides irregular periods and other complications, all menstruators can relate to each other on some level in regards to cramps, cravings, bloating, hormonal acne, mood swings, etc. The social experience, however, is very dependent on how periods are discussed – is it in a positive way or a highly stigmatized way? At what age does your community begin to teach about periods? Is period-talk still considered taboo?</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"7) Period Stigma","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Although cultural practices are super traditional and important for some, it's important that, as the world continues to expand and grow, we critically, yet respectfully, examine why certain practices have been maintained.</p>\n<p>Breaking 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.rferl.org/a/malala-urges-pakistani-women-girls-rights/28357866.html\">UN International Women's Day</a></strong> 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.\"</p>\n<p>Although 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. 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A UTI happens when you get an infection in your urinary tract. \n\nMost UTIs are not serious, but some can lead to serious problems like kidney infections. The most common care or treatment for a UTI is antibiotics. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in the U.S. In fact, UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body and are the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. A UTI happens when you get an infection in your urinary tract.</p>\n<p>Most UTIs are not serious, but some can lead to serious problems like kidney infections. The most common care or treatment for a UTI is antibiotics. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. 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These hormones stimulate muscle contractions in the uterus. These contractions help the body to shed the uterus lining.\n\nAt the same time, the period hormones may stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines and bowels, which are close to the uterus, causing more frequent bowel movements. They also reduce how well the body absorbs water, making the stool softer and increasing the risk of diarrhea.\n\nIt can be difficult to tell the difference between uterus cramps and stomach or intestinal cramps at this time. Both may be uncomfortable or painful.\n\nProgesterone is another hormone that increases right before a menstrual period. 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Your doctor will likely reccomend a pelvic exam, blood test, and an ultrasound to help reach a diagnosis. The pelvic exam will be to see if there are any immediate visual abnormalities. The blood test is to determine your hormone levels as PCOS is a hormone disease usually caused by excess androgens. In the ultrasound, your doctor will be checking for cysts, as well as analyzing the appearance of your ovaries and the thickness of your uterus.","html":"<p>There is no test to definitively diagnose PCOS. Your doctor will likely reccomend a pelvic exam, blood test, and an ultrasound to help reach a diagnosis. The pelvic exam will be to see if there are any immediate visual abnormalities. The blood test is to determine your hormone levels as PCOS is a hormone disease usually caused by excess androgens. In the ultrasound, your doctor will be checking for cysts, as well as analyzing the appearance of your ovaries and the thickness of your uterus.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"PCOS is a tricky disorder and quite hard to definitively diagnose, so there isn't a one size fit all path to diagnosis. Ususally, you doctor will start with a conversation about your symptoms, then run a blood test or pelvic exam. In some cases your doctor may also run an ultrasound to check out the appearence of your ovaries and the surrounding tissue to be 100% sure. If you think you may have PCOS and are having trouble getting diagnosed, we know advocating for yourself and navigating the medical system can be hard. To be extra ready for your first appointment we reccomend preparing a detailed list of your symptoms and the length of time you have had them, all the medications and supplements you take, a record of your menstrual cycle, and a list of all your questions. 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Sometimes PCOS develops later, for example, in response to substantial weight gain.\n\nSigns and symptoms of PCOS vary. A diagnosis of PCOS is made when you experience at least two of these signs:\n\n- Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and abnormally heavy periods.\n- Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe acne and male-pattern baldness.\n- Polycystic ovaries. Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain follicles that surround the eggs. As a result, the ovaries might fail to function regularly.\" Quoted!! need to add link for sure.","html":"<p>Signs and symptoms of PCOS often develop around the time of the your first menstrual period, during puberty. Sometimes PCOS develops later, for example, in response to substantial weight gain.</p>\n<p>Signs and symptoms of PCOS vary. A diagnosis of PCOS is made when you experience at least two of these signs:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and abnormally heavy periods.</li>\n<li>Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe acne and male-pattern baldness.</li>\n<li>Polycystic ovaries. Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain follicles that surround the eggs. 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Folks with PCOS have irregular or prolonged periods due to high levels of androgens, or hormones typically produced by those who are assigned male at birth. 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Some say it's healthy if consumed in moderation, and others say to abstain from it entirely. Like most things, there is no black and white, and whether coffee is good or bad for you is entirely up to each individual. \n\nCoffee is packed with polyphenols and antioxidants and can help protect against free radicals, it helps stimulate cognitive function, and research has shown that coffee consumption can protect us from alzheimer's. Some say coffee can exacerbate period cramps, and this is mainly due to the fact that it is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it makes blood vessels in the body constrict. This can cause the vessels in your uterus to tighten and can make period cramps worse as during our period the blood supply. There are three large studies that support this. Coffee can be enjoyed with best results if cycled correctly in moderation when timed right with where we are in our menstrual phase. 1 cup of coffee (preferably with a meal to slow down absorption of caffeine and help ease a cortisol and blood sugar spike) can be enjoyied daily. However, in the 5 days leading up to your period and  when the anti-inflammatory hormone progesterone begins to decline and inflammatory prostaglandins increase, switch your cup of coffee for matcha, or a caffeine free alternative like dandelion root tea (bonus this is a diuretic and will help with PMS bloat) or hot cacao. Once your period is over you can switch back to coffee.","html":"<p>Coffee is one of the most contentious foods in the health world. Some say it's healthy if consumed in moderation, and others say to abstain from it entirely. 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However, in the 5 days leading up to your period and  when the anti-inflammatory hormone progesterone begins to decline and inflammatory prostaglandins increase, switch your cup of coffee for matcha, or a caffeine free alternative like dandelion root tea (bonus this is a diuretic and will help with PMS bloat) or hot cacao. Once your period is over you can switch back to coffee.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"There are many studies confirming that coffee intensifies period cramps, since it can make the blood vessels in your uterus tighten.\n\nCoffee can be enjoyed at the right times of your menstrual cycle. Eat a meal with 1 daily cup of coffee to slow down the absorption of caffeine. Maybe find a caffeine replacement for the 5 days leading up to your period. 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Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:\n1) Icy cold water\n2) General stain remover\n3) White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!\n4) Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes\n5) A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth\n6) Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting","html":"<p>Ok first off, don't panic! Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Icy cold water</li>\n<li>General stain remover</li>\n<li>White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!</li>\n<li>Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes</li>\n<li>A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth</li>\n<li>Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting</li>\n</ol>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Ok first off, don't panic! Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:\n1) Icy cold water\n2) General stain remover\n3) White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!\n4) Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes\n5) A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth\n6) Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting","html":"<p>Ok first off, don't panic! Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Icy cold water</li>\n<li>General stain remover</li>\n<li>White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!</li>\n<li>Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes</li>\n<li>A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth</li>\n<li>Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting</li>\n</ol>"}},"sources":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"https://www.byrdie.com/how-to-remove-period-stains-4774965\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=800&h=451&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=1600&h=901&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=1600&h=901&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=400&h=225&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=800&h=451&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=1600&h=901&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":901}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=63&h=63&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=125&h=125&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=500&h=500&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"What are the best ways to reduce cramps?","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":null,"metaDescription":null,"isBottomVideo":null,"video":null,"topics":["Symptoms","Movement"],"slug":"what-are-the-best-ways-to-reduce-cramps","isBlogPost":null,"date":null,"previewText":null,"createdAt":"2021-03-25T07:22:28.643Z","isFeatured":null,"auxImages":null,"type":null,"interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":null,"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":null,"medicalAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Here are some things that can help ease cramps:\n- Over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Always follow the instructions on the bottle. Talk with your doctor before taking pain medication if you have an allergy to aspirin or severe asthma.\n- Light exercises to lessen tension in your body.\n- Wearing a heating pad can relax your muscles.\n- Taking a hot bath.\n- Having an orgasm (by yourself or with a partner).\n- Rest.\n- Hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, ring, implant, and hormonal IUD).\n- Acupuncture and acupressure.\n- Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) — therapy that uses mild electric currents to stimulate your nerves to relieve pain.\n- Certain vitamins and herbs like vitamin B1, fish oil, fenugreek, ginger, valerian, zataria, and zinc sulfate.\n- Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.","html":"<p>Here are some things that can help ease cramps:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Always follow the instructions on the bottle. Talk with your doctor before taking pain medication if you have an allergy to aspirin or severe asthma.</li>\n<li>Light exercises to lessen tension in your body.</li>\n<li>Wearing a heating pad can relax your muscles.</li>\n<li>Taking a hot bath.</li>\n<li>Having an orgasm (by yourself or with a partner).</li>\n<li>Rest.</li>\n<li>Hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, ring, implant, and hormonal IUD).</li>\n<li>Acupuncture and acupressure.</li>\n<li>Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) — therapy that uses mild electric currents to stimulate your nerves to relieve pain.</li>\n<li>Certain vitamins and herbs like vitamin B1, fish oil, fenugreek, ginger, valerian, zataria, and zinc sulfate.</li>\n<li>Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.</li>\n</ul>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Pain medication, heating pads on affected body parts, exercise, keeping your body hydrated, and being well rested are some of the best ways to reduce cramps and pain during your period. Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.\n","html":"<p>Pain medication, heating pads on affected body parts, exercise, keeping your body hydrated, and being well rested are some of the best ways to reduce cramps and pain during your period. 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Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), at regular doses starting the day before you expect your period to begin can help control the pain of cramps. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-relief meds, talk to your doctor.","html":"<p>Yes. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), at regular doses starting the day before you expect your period to begin can help control the pain of cramps. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-relief meds, talk to your doctor.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Yes, over-the-counter drugs are safe to relieve period pains. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) all can help with period pains. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-relief meds, talk to your doctor.","html":"<p>Yes, over-the-counter drugs are safe to relieve period pains. 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Tampons are designed to be worn in the upper part of the vagina, the part furthest away from the vaginal opening.","html":"<p>No. When a tampon is inserted correctly (pushed far enough in) you won't be able to feel it. Tampons are designed to be worn in the upper part of the vagina, the part furthest away from the vaginal opening.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Not necessarily, everyone is different, but it should fit comfortably and correctly. They are made to be put inside the upper part of the vagina, the furthest away from the vaginal opening. \n\nIf you are finding tampons uncomfortable no matter how hard you try, maybe try a different product.","html":"<p>Not necessarily, everyone is different, but it should fit comfortably and correctly. 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This means that you might have a stain in your swimsuit and know that the second you get out of the water, your blood flow will go back to normal. This means you will likely want to wear some sort of menstrual product, unless you’re near the end of your period and your flow is very light.\n\nTampons are a great period product to wear while swimming. You can wear a tampon for four to eight hours, so if you’re spending all day at the beach, you might want to change your tampon once or twice. 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You can wear a tampon for four to eight hours, so if you’re spending all day at the beach, you might want to change your tampon once or twice. Just bring a few tampons with you and note where the bathrooms are when you arrive.\"</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Tampons are a great period product to wear while swimming, or spending all day at the beach! You might have a little leakage because, contrary to myths, your flow does not completely stop in the water; it is reduced, but not stopped. A tampon is a great way to avoid stains on your bathing suit and a safeguard for when you get out of the water. Just don't get distracted building sandcastles and remember to change it...","html":"<p>Tampons are a great period product to wear while swimming, or spending all day at the beach! You might have a little leakage because, contrary to myths, your flow does not completely stop in the water; it is reduced, but not stopped. 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Endometriosis symptoms: painful periods (debilitating pain), chronic pelvic pain (sometimes chronic/ severe pelvic pain even off your period), painful intercourse (dyspareunia), ovarian cysts (\"These cysts, known as endometriomas, are another hallmark of endometriosis. They can become large and painful, and often need to be removed.\"), infertility ( \"Infertility is defined as not conceiving within one year despite regular sexual intercourse without contraception.\") Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>If your periods are getting heavier or your cramps are getting worse over time (over 2 or 3 months), we recommend getting evaluated to see what’s going on. 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It may take several years for the hormones that control menstruation to reach a balance.\n\nMenstrual periods also may be very irregular at the other end of the menstrual years. Many people realize that they are approaching perimenopause and menopause when their otherwise regular periods become irregular. Menopause occurs when it has been 12 months since you had a menstrual period.\nAside from menopause, pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. \n\nIf you are not pregnant, other causes of missed or irregular periods include:\n\n- Excessive weight loss or gain\n- Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia\n- Increased exercise. (Missed periods are common in endurance athletes)\n- Emotional stress\n- Illness\n- Travel\n- Medicines such as birth control methods, which may cause lighter, less frequent, more frequent, skipped periods, or no periods at all\n- Hormone problems. This may cause a change in the levels of the hormones that the body needs to support menstruation.\n- Illegal drug use\n- Problems with the pelvic organs, such as imperforate hymen, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or Asherman's syndrome\n- Breastfeeding. Many people do not resume regular periods until they have completed breastfeeding","html":"<p>Menstrual periods are often irregular during the first few years after menstruation starts. It may take several years for the hormones that control menstruation to reach a balance.</p>\n<p>Menstrual periods also may be very irregular at the other end of the menstrual years. Many people realize that they are approaching perimenopause and menopause when their otherwise regular periods become irregular. Menopause occurs when it has been 12 months since you had a menstrual period.\nAside from menopause, pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period.</p>\n<p>If you are not pregnant, other causes of missed or irregular periods include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive weight loss or gain</li>\n<li>Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia</li>\n<li>Increased exercise. (Missed periods are common in endurance athletes)</li>\n<li>Emotional stress</li>\n<li>Illness</li>\n<li>Travel</li>\n<li>Medicines such as birth control methods, which may cause lighter, less frequent, more frequent, skipped periods, or no periods at all</li>\n<li>Hormone problems. This may cause a change in the levels of the hormones that the body needs to support menstruation.</li>\n<li>Illegal drug use</li>\n<li>Problems with the pelvic organs, such as imperforate hymen, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or Asherman's syndrome</li>\n<li>Breastfeeding. Many people do not resume regular periods until they have completed breastfeeding</li>\n</ul>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"There may be many reasons why your period is late. It's totally normal to have an irregular period during your first few years menstruating as you body and hormones are still figuring it all out. \n\nLater in life, there may be some other reasons for why your period is late such as: pregancy (one of the most common reasons), stress, PCOS, birth control, travel, weather, or even exercise. \n\nPlease go to a doctor if you are concerned - it's always better to check in than to ignore it.","html":"<p>There may be many reasons why your period is late. It's totally normal to have an irregular period during your first few years menstruating as you body and hormones are still figuring it all out.</p>\n<p>Later in life, there may be some other reasons for why your period is late such as: pregancy (one of the most common reasons), stress, PCOS, birth control, travel, weather, or even exercise.</p>\n<p>Please go to a doctor if you are concerned - it's always better to check in than to ignore 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missed period does not mean you are pregnant! There are a variety of reasons such as:\n\n- If you've had unprotected sex and your period is late, take a home pregnancy test to find out if you're pregnant or not\n- You may also have a late or skipped period due to stress, sudden weight loss, excessive, being overweight, breastfeeding, approaching menopause, or taking some contraceptives \n- Some long-term medical conditions, like an overactive thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease can also cause your periods to stop or become irregular\n- Many menstruators have irregular cycles due to natural variation \n\nCheck in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>A missed period does not mean you are pregnant! There are a variety of reasons such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you've had unprotected sex and your period is late, take a home pregnancy test to find out if you're pregnant or not</li>\n<li>You may also have a late or skipped period due to stress, sudden weight loss, excessive, being overweight, breastfeeding, approaching menopause, or taking some contraceptives</li>\n<li>Some long-term medical conditions, like an overactive thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease can also cause your periods to stop or become irregular</li>\n<li>Many menstruators have irregular cycles due to natural variation</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"No it does not! Some periods do not come every month, for a multitude of reasons. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>No it does not! 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Early in the cycle, the adolescent's brain is dominated by estrogen. During this period, one may feel happy, peaceful, and even more social than usual, as estrogen can dampen the effects of adrenaline and other stress hormones. On day 14, luteinizing hormone surges to induce ovulation. The actual release of the egg then triggers an increase in progesterone, which prepares the body for the implantation of a fertilized embryo by thickening the lining of the uterus. This phase also brings more emotional changes. The premenstrual phase makes some menstruators feel tired, irritable, anxious, absent-minded, and even unmotivated; other menstruators barely notice these changes. Some folks also experience physical effects such as tender breasts or food cravings related to these rapidly shifting hormone levels.\nThe first year or so of menstruation can be unpredictable—some menstruate every month but others only do so a few times a year—but paying attention to hormonal fluctuations and how they potentially affect one’s mood, sense of physical well-being, productivity, decision-making, and other things can be very useful. For those who experience severe mood swings, hormonal birth control may bring some relief.  \n\nThe moral of the story - your mood is swinging throughout your entire cycle. Here is the breakdown of the rise & fall of the three key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone:\nWeek 1: Estrogen starts at its lowest point and steadily rises. As it rises you go from feeling fatigued and quiet, to more energized, optimistic and motivated to socialize as well as improved memory. Your libido (sex drive) increases, and your muscle retention builds, although you may experience loss of appetite.\nWeek 2: Estrogen and testosterone rise til they peak (at ovulation - 14th day in 28-day cycle). All of the positive effects of week 1 are enhanced making you more confident, braver, and ready to take on challenges. There is an output of pain-masking endorphins caused by the rise in estrogen which means going to the dentist, getting waxed, or getting a flu shot may hurt less. One downside of your Week 2: Some people experience anxiety or greater stress during this cycle week due to high estrogen triggering excessive arousal in the brain. Meditation, yoga, moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) and chamomile tea all help reduce this hormone-fueled anxiety.\nWeek 3: begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: Progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of week then estrogen rises again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. As progesterone rises, it slows you down, makes you quieter, more cautious and a bit foggy and physically fatigued. Progesterone makes you have increased hunger and food cravings towards fat and calories. This is because your body is mimicking pregnancy therefore wants you to eat more. If you don't eat enough during this phase, your body may experience a dramatic shift in mood leading to feelings of anger or sadness.\nWeek 4: Estrogen and progesterone plunge therefore your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable or anxious. Not all people have bad moods during their premenstrual weeks, depending on genes and how healthy your lifestyle is (exercise, nutritious foods, good sleep, etc.). 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The premenstrual phase makes some menstruators feel tired, irritable, anxious, absent-minded, and even unmotivated; other menstruators barely notice these changes. Some folks also experience physical effects such as tender breasts or food cravings related to these rapidly shifting hormone levels.\nThe first year or so of menstruation can be unpredictable—some menstruate every month but others only do so a few times a year—but paying attention to hormonal fluctuations and how they potentially affect one’s mood, sense of physical well-being, productivity, decision-making, and other things can be very useful. For those who experience severe mood swings, hormonal birth control may bring some relief.</p>\n<p>The moral of the story - your mood is swinging throughout your entire cycle. Here is the breakdown of the rise &#x26; fall of the three key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone:\nWeek 1: Estrogen starts at its lowest point and steadily rises. As it rises you go from feeling fatigued and quiet, to more energized, optimistic and motivated to socialize as well as improved memory. Your libido (sex drive) increases, and your muscle retention builds, although you may experience loss of appetite.\nWeek 2: Estrogen and testosterone rise til they peak (at ovulation - 14th day in 28-day cycle). All of the positive effects of week 1 are enhanced making you more confident, braver, and ready to take on challenges. There is an output of pain-masking endorphins caused by the rise in estrogen which means going to the dentist, getting waxed, or getting a flu shot may hurt less. One downside of your Week 2: Some people experience anxiety or greater stress during this cycle week due to high estrogen triggering excessive arousal in the brain. Meditation, yoga, moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) and chamomile tea all help reduce this hormone-fueled anxiety.\nWeek 3: begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: Progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of week then estrogen rises again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. As progesterone rises, it slows you down, makes you quieter, more cautious and a bit foggy and physically fatigued. Progesterone makes you have increased hunger and food cravings towards fat and calories. This is because your body is mimicking pregnancy therefore wants you to eat more. If you don't eat enough during this phase, your body may experience a dramatic shift in mood leading to feelings of anger or sadness.\nWeek 4: Estrogen and progesterone plunge therefore your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable or anxious. Not all people have bad moods during their premenstrual weeks, depending on genes and how healthy your lifestyle is (exercise, nutritious foods, good sleep, etc.). Plunging estrogen can make you cynical, pessimistic and critical since you're focusing more on negatives than positives. Your libido will return during this week - although not caused by hormones, researchers believe it’s caused by nerve endings below getting stimulated and ready for menstruation.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Mood swings happen as the four phases of the menstruation cycle happen, and your hormones change levels. You feel in lower moods during weeks 3 (after ovulation) and 4 (leading up to your period). 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You may have amenorrhea if you: haven't had your period for three months in a row or if you haven't had your first period by age 15. Amenorrhea happens in 3% to 4% of menstruators. If you are noticing irregularities, check in with your doctor!","html":"<p>The absence of menstrual periods before menopause is called amenorrhea. You may have amenorrhea if you: haven't had your period for three months in a row or if you haven't had your first period by age 15. Amenorrhea happens in 3% to 4% of menstruators. If you are noticing irregularities, check in with your doctor!</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"When you have missed you period for 3 months or have not had your first period by age 15, you may have amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual cycle before menopause. It is rare, affecting 3-4% of menstruating people. 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You’ll feel them lower in the abdomen than your stomach and the pain can reach your upper legs and lower back. Your stomach may be upset, but period cramps will be lower in your abdomen than a stomach ache. During menstruation, the uterine lining sheds itself, along with blood. At that time, the body releases chemicals called prostaglandins which cause an inflammatory response that causes the uterus to contract –– these are cramps. The cramping usually starts the day before or the day bleeding begins. The cramping should not last for the entire period.\" If you are having ongoing pain or any other irregularities, check in with your doctor! ","html":"<p>Period cramps can feel like an ache – they can be sharp and stabbing or a consistent, dull pain. You’ll feel them lower in the abdomen than your stomach and the pain can reach your upper legs and lower back. Your stomach may be upset, but period cramps will be lower in your abdomen than a stomach ache. 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Some prostaglandins can also constrict blood vessels throughout your body, which can cause headaches and make you light-headed.\n\nPeriod-related migraine: This affects approximately 60 percent of menstruators. They’re caused by fluctuating levels of estrogen, and can happen right before, during, or after your period.\nLike other types of migraine, period-related migraine causes one-sided, throbbing attacks that can cause you to feel light-headed.\n\nDehydration: Hormones can affect your hydration levels, and their fluctuations around your period can make you more likely to become dehydrated. This can make you feel light-headed.","html":"<p>In most cases, it’s normal to feel a little light-headed during your period, but it can be a sign of an underlying condition. Some more common reasons for this symptom are:</p>\n<p>Anemia from blood loss: Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. This can make you feel light-headed.\nIron-deficiency anemia, which is the most common type of anemia, can be caused by heavy periods. If you have iron-deficiency anemia, you may need to take iron supplements during your period.</p>\n<p>Pain from cramps: Cramps are the feeling of your uterus contracting, which happens during your period in order to help shed the uterine lining. They can range from mild to severe.\nCramps are a normal part of a menstrual cycle, but severe cramps may be a sign of an underlying condition such as endometriosis.\nPain from cramps, especially severe ones, can cause you to feel light-headed during your period.</p>\n<p>Action of hormones called prostaglandins: Prostaglandins are hormones that help regulate many bodily processes, including your menstrual cycle. However, it’s possible to produce excess prostaglandins during your period.\nExcess prostaglandins can cause your cramps to be worse than normal, because they can contract the muscles in your uterus. Some prostaglandins can also constrict blood vessels throughout your body, which can cause headaches and make you light-headed.</p>\n<p>Period-related migraine: This affects approximately 60 percent of menstruators. They’re caused by fluctuating levels of estrogen, and can happen right before, during, or after your period.\nLike other types of migraine, period-related migraine causes one-sided, throbbing attacks that can cause you to feel light-headed.</p>\n<p>Dehydration: Hormones can affect your hydration levels, and their fluctuations around your period can make you more likely to become dehydrated. This can make you feel light-headed.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Lots of things can make you lightheaded on your period - pain from cramps, anemia, hormones, period-related migraines, or even just dehydration! 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You may see bright red blood on your heaviest days and brown blood on your lightest days. Black or brown is usually old blood, which has had time to oxidize, changing the hue. The deep color may merely mean that the blood has been in the uterus for a while. Dark red blood is associated with the end of your period. You may also see this color blood toward the end of your normal menstrual period as your flow slows. However, if you notice any bleeding in between your periods, it could be a sign of menstrual irregularities or sexually transmitted infections. If you see bright red blood before your period, contact your doctor. Your blood may appear pink in color at the beginning or end of your period, especially if you’re spotting. This lighter shade usually means that the blood has mixed with your cervical fluid. Blood may appear orange after it mixes with cervical fluid. If you see gray, green, or yellow discharge, call your doctor as these could be a sign of infection. 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Blood may appear orange after it mixes with cervical fluid. If you see gray, green, or yellow discharge, call your doctor as these could be a sign of infection. If you think you may be pregnant and have any bleeding, see your doctor.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Period blood can be a wide variety of colors, not just the typical red associated with blood. This can include brownish red, browns, and deep reds. Browner and darker hues of blood could be due to the process of oxidation where older blood has been exposed to oxygen for a longer time, therefore changing the color. Meanwhile lighter shades of red merely mean that the blood is newer and has not had the time to oxidize and get darker. Nonetheless, changing colors is entirely normal!","html":"<p>Period blood can be a wide variety of colors, not just the typical red associated with blood. This can include brownish red, browns, and deep reds. Browner and darker hues of blood could be due to the process of oxidation where older blood has been exposed to oxygen for a longer time, therefore changing the color. Meanwhile lighter shades of red merely mean that the blood is newer and has not had the time to oxidize and get darker. 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The most common variety, TSS from Staphylococcus aureus, has a fatality rate of less than 3%. It is important to remember that if TSS is diagnosed and treated early there is a good chance of recovery\n\nPeople who die from toxic shock are killed by the body's response to the toxins released by staph bacteria. Most people suffer hypotensive shock, in which the heart and lungs stop working.\n\nMenstruators and non-menstruators can get toxic shock syndrome, for example following burns, boils, insect bites or infections after surgery. About half of the reported cases are linked to use of tampons; the other half are not. ","html":"<p>TSS is more rare than people think, but it is still something to be taken seriously. Statistics suggest that only around three of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with TSS related to tampon use — that’s about .003%. In the U.S., TSS is estimated to affect 3-6 people per 100,000 per year and TSS related to tampon use occurs in about 1 in 100,000 menstruators. TSS is a very serious illness for people who do get it, but it’s not as fatal as you might think. The most common variety, TSS from Staphylococcus aureus, has a fatality rate of less than 3%. It is important to remember that if TSS is diagnosed and treated early there is a good chance of recovery</p>\n<p>People who die from toxic shock are killed by the body's response to the toxins released by staph bacteria. Most people suffer hypotensive shock, in which the heart and lungs stop working.</p>\n<p>Menstruators and non-menstruators can get toxic shock syndrome, for example following burns, boils, insect bites or infections after surgery. About half of the reported cases are linked to use of tampons; the other half are not.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"You don't need to be scared (it's less common than you think), but it also shouldn't be laughed off. If you frequently change out soaked tampons and keep yourself clean, you are less likely to get TSS. 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Check out this friend of August, [@jasminealiciacarter](https://www.instagram.com/jasminealiciacarter/ \"@jasminealiciacarter\"), the founder of this beautiful menstrual art page: [@menstrualartmovement](https://www.instagram.com/menstrualartmovement/ \"@menstrualartmovement\"), on Instagram for tips on how to get started with that!","html":"<p>So, there's been no official research conducted, but supposedly there are parts of menstrual blood that have proven to be beneficial to the skin, such as anti-inflammatory elements. Lots of people use mentstrual blood for other reasons like art are fertilizer too!  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These issues can be caused by many different things, including scarring, hormonal imbalances, certain diseases or conditions, and even some medications. If your periods are extremely heavy, it can lead to chronic blood loss that is hard for your body to keep up with, which can then cause anemia or low blood hemoglobin. Two of the most common disorders that cause period problems are uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Fibroids are benign tumors, or growths, made of uterine muscle cells that grow inside or outside of the wall of the uterus, or womb. Studies estimate that more than 70% of menstruating people in the U.S. have at least one fibroid during their lives. But most menstruators who have them don’t have symptoms. Endometriosis is caused by tissue normally found in the uterus growing outside it on other organs. Many people with endometriosis never have any symptoms. But some have life-altering ones. 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Brown period blood is associated with: \n-The beginning or end of your period, Lochia (The bleeding menstruators experience for the first four to six weeks after delivering a baby is. It starts out relatively heavy. Then from day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), pregnancy, missed miscarriage (You may not experience heavy bleeding or clots, but some menstruators do develop dark brown spotting or bleeding). \n\nYou may see dark red blood upon waking during your period or after you’ve been lying down for a while. The deep color may simply mean that the blood has been sitting in the uterus for a while but hasn’t oxidized to the point of turning brown. Dark red period blood is associated with: the end of your period, lochia (The bleeding after delivering a baby starts out heavy and may contain clots. It may appear dark red in color for the first three days before changing to different shades and textures. Menstruators who had cesarean sections may only experience this heavy bleeding for the first 24 hours). \n\nYour period may start with bright red bleeding. This means that the blood is fresh and is flowing quickly. Your blood may stay this way your whole period or may darken as your flow slows. Red blood is associated with: infection (Some infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, may cause bleeding between periods. If you’re seeing blood before you’re due to start your period, consider contacting your doctor), pregnancy, polyps or fibroids (These noncancerous growths in the uterus may cause heavy flow during your periods or at other times throughout the menstrual cycle. They can be large or small and cause other symptoms like pain and pressure). \n\nYour blood may appear pink in color at the beginning or end of your period, especially if you’re spotting. This lighter shade likely indicates that the blood has mixed with your cervical fluid, diluting its hue. Pink blood is associated with: Lochia (From day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), Low estrogen (Sometimes pink menstrual blood may indicate low estrogen levels in the body. Estrogen helps to stabilize the uterine lining. Without this hormone, you may shed the lining at times throughout your cycle — leading to spotting of various colors, including pink. Some causes of low estrogen include being on a hormonal birth control that doesn’t contain estrogen, or perimenopause), mid-cycle spotting (If you’re pregnant, a gush of clear or pink fluid from the vagina may be a sign of miscarriage. Other signs including cramping, passage of tissue, and loss of pregnancy symptoms).\n\nWhen blood mixes with cervical fluid it may also appear orange. As a result, you may see orange discharge for the same reasons you see pink discharge. Orange blood is associated with: Implantation spotting (Some menstruators report seeing orange or pink spotting around the time of suspected implantation or 10 to 14 days after conception. Not all menstruators experience implantation spotting, but it can range in color. If you have spotting that doesn’t turn into a period, it’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test), Infection (Any abnormally colored or unusual discharge may also be a sign of bacterial infection or sexually transmitted infection (STI)).\n\nSeeing gray or off-white discharge is a reason to call your doctor. Gray blood is associated with: Infection (This hue may indicate that you have an infection brewing, like bacterial vaginosis. Other signs of infection include: fever, pain, itching, foul odor), Miscarriage (If you’re pregnant, gray discharge may be a sign of miscarriage. 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Then from day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), pregnancy, missed miscarriage (You may not experience heavy bleeding or clots, but some menstruators do develop dark brown spotting or bleeding).</p>\n<p>You may see dark red blood upon waking during your period or after you’ve been lying down for a while. The deep color may simply mean that the blood has been sitting in the uterus for a while but hasn’t oxidized to the point of turning brown. Dark red period blood is associated with: the end of your period, lochia (The bleeding after delivering a baby starts out heavy and may contain clots. It may appear dark red in color for the first three days before changing to different shades and textures. Menstruators who had cesarean sections may only experience this heavy bleeding for the first 24 hours).</p>\n<p>Your period may start with bright red bleeding. This means that the blood is fresh and is flowing quickly. Your blood may stay this way your whole period or may darken as your flow slows. Red blood is associated with: infection (Some infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, may cause bleeding between periods. If you’re seeing blood before you’re due to start your period, consider contacting your doctor), pregnancy, polyps or fibroids (These noncancerous growths in the uterus may cause heavy flow during your periods or at other times throughout the menstrual cycle. They can be large or small and cause other symptoms like pain and pressure).</p>\n<p>Your blood may appear pink in color at the beginning or end of your period, especially if you’re spotting. This lighter shade likely indicates that the blood has mixed with your cervical fluid, diluting its hue. Pink blood is associated with: Lochia (From day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), Low estrogen (Sometimes pink menstrual blood may indicate low estrogen levels in the body. Estrogen helps to stabilize the uterine lining. Without this hormone, you may shed the lining at times throughout your cycle — leading to spotting of various colors, including pink. Some causes of low estrogen include being on a hormonal birth control that doesn’t contain estrogen, or perimenopause), mid-cycle spotting (If you’re pregnant, a gush of clear or pink fluid from the vagina may be a sign of miscarriage. Other signs including cramping, passage of tissue, and loss of pregnancy symptoms).</p>\n<p>When blood mixes with cervical fluid it may also appear orange. As a result, you may see orange discharge for the same reasons you see pink discharge. Orange blood is associated with: Implantation spotting (Some menstruators report seeing orange or pink spotting around the time of suspected implantation or 10 to 14 days after conception. Not all menstruators experience implantation spotting, but it can range in color. If you have spotting that doesn’t turn into a period, it’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test), Infection (Any abnormally colored or unusual discharge may also be a sign of bacterial infection or sexually transmitted infection (STI)).</p>\n<p>Seeing gray or off-white discharge is a reason to call your doctor. Gray blood is associated with: Infection (This hue may indicate that you have an infection brewing, like bacterial vaginosis. Other signs of infection include: fever, pain, itching, foul odor), Miscarriage (If you’re pregnant, gray discharge may be a sign of miscarriage. Tissue passing from the vagina may be gray in color as well).</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Menstrual blood can change in color through the course of the period and is typically not a cause for concern. The blood can appear dark red to even brown or black, which means it’s oxidized - the same process that turns an avocado brown when it is exposed to air. 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There is no evidence that tampons directly cause TSS – the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus are the cause of the illness – not the tampon. This explains why menstruators using pads and non-menstruators can get TSS. However, those who use tampons during their period have a higher risk of TSS than those who do not. Cases have also followed surgery. In more than 30% of cases, no obvious bacterial infection can be found.\n\nIn the case of pads, you decide what works best for you as there isn't the risk of toxic shock syndrome.You can wear a pad overnight or for six hours or more during the day. If you have a heavy flow, you will need to change it more often and bring along supplies when you are away from home.\n\nIf you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities, check in with a doctor. ","html":"<p>The majority of cases of TSS occur during menstruation, mostly associated with tampon use. 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Suppression of puberty with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist analogs (GnRHa) in a pediatric transgender patient can pause the maturation of germ cells, and thus, affect fertility potential. Testosterone therapy in transgender men can suppress ovulation and alter ovarian histology, while estrogen therapy in transgender women can lead to impaired spermatogenesis and testicular atrophy. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is unclear. Gender-affirming surgery that includes a hysterectomy and oophorectomy in transmen or orchiectomy in transwomen results in permanent sterility.","html":"<p>Transgender individuals who undergo gender-affirming medical or surgical therapies are at risk for infertility. Suppression of puberty with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist analogs (GnRHa) in a pediatric transgender patient can pause the maturation of germ cells, and thus, affect fertility potential. Testosterone therapy in transgender men can suppress ovulation and alter ovarian histology, while estrogen therapy in transgender women can lead to impaired spermatogenesis and testicular atrophy. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is unclear. Gender-affirming surgery that includes a hysterectomy and oophorectomy in transmen or orchiectomy in transwomen results in permanent sterility.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Transgender men taking testosterone hormones can decrease the hormones in their body that support fertility. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is not clear. (The reason why this correlation is not studied more is because medical research has been very binary and hetero-beneficial until very recently.)\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Transgender men taking testosterone hormones can decrease the hormones in their body that support fertility. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is not clear. 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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":"<p>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. 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Those who are transitioning or managing their gender dysphoria can struggle during the time of their period because it doesn’t match up with their true identity.\nProgesterone based contraceptives can be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Periods are reinforced in the media as \"\"a women's body's way of preparing itself for pregnancy,\"\" which is very dysphoric for people who are not a woman or who do not desire to become pregnant. Those who are transitioning or managing their gender dysphoria can struggle during the time of their period because it doesn’t match up with their true identity.\nProgesterone based contraceptives can be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).</p>\n<p>For more information, check out our <a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Gender Inclusivity Period Talk</a> guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!</p>"}},"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=3200&h=1800&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=png 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=png 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=png 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=3200&h=1800&q=80&fm=png 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":900}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is gender inclusive? 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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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>If 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.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"The best way to start is by asking any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OBGYNs and their OBGYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in your city and asking them for reccomendations. When all else fails you can always check online and read the reviews of all your local OBGYNS.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>The best way to start is by asking any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OBGYNs and their OBGYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in your city and asking them for reccomendations. 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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":"<p>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. 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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. \n\nRemember, your 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 — both by your physician and the entire staff of the facility.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Yes, there are! 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.</p>\n<p>Remember, your health and comfort is  the most important thing. 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They examined three aspects of cognition across two menstrual cycles, and found that the levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in your system have NO impact on your working memory, cognitive bias or ability to pay attention to two things at once. While some hormones were associated with changes across one cycle in some of the participants, these effects didn't repeat in the following cycle. Overall, none of the hormones the team studied had any replicable, consistent effect on study participants' cognition.\n\nIt actually turns out that menstruators are more adept at certain skills, such as spatial awareness, after their period. Three weeks after, they are significantly better communicators – and, oddly, particularly good at telling when others are feeling fearful. 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Three weeks after, they are significantly better communicators – and, oddly, particularly good at telling when others are feeling fearful. Finally, for part of their cycles their brains are actually bigger.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"There is nothing scientifically proven that we cannot do while on our periods! Actually, some research shows that the menstrual cycle helps those who menstruate have BETTER mental abilities!  ","html":"<p>There is nothing scientifically proven that we cannot do while on our periods! 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It usually means less teen pregnancy, more understanding about STIs, and, duh, an understanding about our OWN human biology & identity...sign me UP! One thing that we can do is to support open and inclusive sexual education curriculums in all schools around the world.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Get rid of the taboo &#x26; stigma! Use the actual names and words for body parts &#x26; products instead of nicknames! Sex Ed is such an important subject to study not just in school but in general. There are hundreds of studies showing that Sex Ed can reduce risk behavior and talk about sexual health in a positive way. It usually means less teen pregnancy, more understanding about STIs, and, duh, an understanding about our OWN human biology &#x26; identity...sign me UP! 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This is due to cortisol levels which increase and suppress your cycle. This is because, in terms of evolution, periods of stress  might not be a great time to have a baby, therefore stress can stop or delay your cycle.","html":"<p>Stress can actually cause your period to be late or delayed. This is due to cortisol levels which increase and suppress your cycle. This is because, in terms of evolution, periods of stress  might not be a great time to have a baby, therefore stress can stop or delay your cycle.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Stress can make you miss your period. When your body recognizes that you are stressed or anxious. it works to calm you down, causing your body to hold off on critical parts of the menstrual cycle, like ovulation. You are not alone!","html":"<p>Stress can make you miss your period. When your body recognizes that you are stressed or anxious. it works to calm you down, causing your body to hold off on critical parts of the menstrual cycle, like ovulation. You are not alone!</p>"}},"sources":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://tampax.com/en-us/period-health/stress-and-periods/#:~:text=Yup%2C%20stress%20can%20actually%20cause,your%20menstrual%20cycle%2C%20like%20ovulation.\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://tampax.com/en-us/period-health/stress-and-periods/#:~:text=Yup%2C%20stress%20can%20actually%20cause,your%20menstrual%20cycle%2C%20like%20ovulation.\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"https://tampax.com/en-us/period-health/stress-and-periods/#:~:text=Yup%2C%20stress%20can%20actually%20cause,your%20menstrual%20cycle%2C%20like%20ovulation. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\\n\\n\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=1600&h=900&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=400&h=225&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=800&h=450&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=1600&h=900&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":900}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=63&h=63&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=125&h=125&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=500&h=500&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"Why do I get irritated more easily on my period? 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In week 3, which begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of the week and then rise again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. In week 4, estrogen and progesterone plunge, therefore, your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable, or anxious.","html":"<p>A menstrual cycle is a roughly four-week span of time when three key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone—rise and fall in a specific pattern. In week 1, your estrogen starts at its lowest point and rises steadily. When rising it makes you go from feeling fatigued and quiet, to more energized. In week 2, your estrogen and testosterone levels rise until they peak (at ovulation). During this time, you may experience more stress or anxiety due to the estrogen triggering excessive arousal in the brain. In week 3, which begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of the week and then rise again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. In week 4, estrogen and progesterone plunge, therefore, your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable, or anxious.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"The menstrual cycle is driven by hormonal changes (chemicals in your body that affect your emotions, among other functions). These have different effects on different people. 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In week 3, which begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days, progesterone rises, and estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of the week and then rise again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. In week 4, estrogen and progesterone plunge therefore, your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable, or anxious.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause mood swings. As the 3 key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone— in your body rise and fall over the 4 weeks of the menstrual cycle, your mood is affected.","html":"<p>Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause mood swings. 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It can also worsen pre-existing mental health issues. While underlying depression and anxiety are common in both PMS and PMDD, the hormonal changes that trigger a menstrual period can worsen the symptoms of mood disorders. If you are experiencing severe signs of depression, reach out to a trusted adult or friend, a mental health professional, or doctor.","html":"<p>Changes in hormone levels can cause irritability, anger, depressive or other mood symptoms. It can also worsen pre-existing mental health issues. While underlying depression and anxiety are common in both PMS and PMDD, the hormonal changes that trigger a menstrual period can worsen the symptoms of mood disorders. If you are experiencing severe signs of depression, reach out to a trusted adult or friend, a mental health professional, or doctor.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"The hormonal changes that trigger a menstrual period can worsen the symptoms of mood disorders like PMDD, or general PMS. 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Hormone changes and PMS can lead to cravings of sweet, salty, and oily junk foods, and this intake may play a role in more breakouts.","html":"<p>Just before your period starts, your estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and your testosterone levels fluctuate. This can trigger your sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum, which is an oily substance that lubricates your skin. Too much sebum can result in clogged pores and breakouts. Hormone changes and PMS can lead to cravings of sweet, salty, and oily junk foods, and this intake may play a role in more breakouts.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"You guessed it, It's most likely hormonal! Your acne may flare up right before your period due to a change in your hormones (for example: estrogen and progesterone) during this time of your monthly cycle. It is absolutely normal.","html":"<p>You guessed it, It's most likely hormonal! 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This can result in acne breakouts during your period. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, estrogen and progesterone levels plummet and then menstruation starts. Increased testosterone levels can result in an increase in oil production which affects the skin. Excess sebum can clog your pores causing acne breakouts. If you have any serious concerns, check in with your gynecologist or a dermatologist.","html":"<p>During your menstrual cycle, your hormone levels fluctuate. This can result in acne breakouts during your period. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, estrogen and progesterone levels plummet and then menstruation starts. Increased testosterone levels can result in an increase in oil production which affects the skin. Excess sebum can clog your pores causing acne breakouts. If you have any serious concerns, check in with your gynecologist or a dermatologist.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Yes, it's normal to get acne on your period! You're not alone. 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Use the actual names and words for body parts (i.e. vagina, vulva, breasts) &#x26; processes (i.e. menstruation, discharge, etc.) instead of nicknames like ‘that time of the month’ or ‘down there’.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Improving <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-is-inclusive-sex-education-a-guide-for-parents-and-youth\">Sex Ed</a></strong> curriculums around the world.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/shpps/index.htm\">Studies</a></strong> 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 &#x26; identity).</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Keeping yourself educated &#x26; up-to-date by reading, watching, listening, and engaging with gender diverse people who may have period experiences that differ from yours.</p>\n<p>For example: Schuyler’s <strong><a href=\"https://lanechanger.teachable.com/p/lc-self-guided-1?coupon_code=AUG220517\">gender literacy training</a></strong> for students, teachers, parents, coaches, and administrative staff! 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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.</p>\n<p>Gendering someone correctly is a basic respect and should be a priority in every space, including period care. If you were to accidentally misgender someone, <em>apologize</em>, <em>correct yourself</em>, and <em>move on</em> – 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"How to deal with gender dysphoria about menstruation?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>People with gender dysphoria may feel distress or discomfort that arises from an incongruence between their gender assigned at birth and their true gender identity. Many trans and nonbinary folks experience gender dysphoria at varying intensities and frequencies and aspects of menstruation, among other bodily processes.</p>\n<p>The 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.</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"Who can get a period?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3ojCS7thF2VS6ddpFRjo01/50de00ec17abbd8339972b9d2c495efa/DSC03897.JPG?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Anyone with a uterus!</p>\n<p>Uteruses 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.</p>\n<p>Many 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.</p>\n<p>As 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"Can transgender people menstruate?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4Bj7qB7R4fm090YPpT68Se/3f7ccc0b395e6a9d12624079ea2d9cbf/pexels-sharon-mccutcheon-3868990.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Trans people who have a uterus may still get a period depending on several factors including: their own genetics, whether or not they are taking T (and if so, their dosage) plus more. Gender affirming hormone therapy that includes testosterone usually stops monthly bleeding after 3-6 months of treatment. However, the person’s period may continue depending on their dosage and/or body.</p>\n<p>Remember, 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.</p>\n<p>Also – 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!</p>"}}},{"title":"Why is it important to reframe the narrative about periods to be gender inclusive?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Among other marginalized groups, transgender and nonbinary folks are <strong><a href=\"https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/details/news.php?id=1545\">disproportionately</a></strong> affected by period poverty.</p>\n<p>Period 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"For those of you who are gender-diverse and have specific questions about inclusive health care & reproductive health…","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Here are a few commonly asked questions you probably want to know the answer to!</p>"}}},{"title":"How do I find gender affirming period care?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=400&h=260&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=800&h=520&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=1600&h=1040&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=3200&h=2080&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=1600&h=1040&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=400&h=260&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=800&h=520&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=1600&h=1040&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6YZEn0mhJxdtAZH5lUgBf1/849cbcb45327e311e2c5289e0e2cfd45/products_169.jpg?w=3200&h=2080&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1040}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We’re here for you! <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">August period care</a></strong> is for any and all menstruators.</p>\n<p>Through our <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">products</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoSoJiO8jL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">photoshoots</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://youtu.be/uAiXQDT9qNg\">ads</a></strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community</a></strong>, we hope to reframe the narrative away from women-only period talk.</p>"}}},{"title":" Worried about non-discreet packaging? (don't be if you're an August subscriber!)","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=246&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 246w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=492&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 492w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=984&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 984w","sizes":"(min-width: 984px) 984px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=984&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=246&h=256&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 246w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=492&h=512&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 492w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/0G5vz6hbzILz5YNlYxowM/8bae6aa8a6ac5012fea86d8062d96b5a/subscription_box_CROPPED_BETTER.jpg?w=984&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 984w","sizes":"(min-width: 984px) 984px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1665}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We listened to our community and understand why some of you don't want your neighbors knowing that you still menstruate. So, we currently <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability\">ship</a></strong> our period products in plain cardboard boxes. Inside the boxes is where you'll find our bold, unapologetic packaging for the menstruators who want to be loud and proud about their periods!</p>"}}},{"title":"How can I be certain that the OB/GYN I am going to is gender inclusive?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>If you currently have a gynecologist with whom you feel comfortable, coming out to them is an important step in caring for your body. <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-to-start-medically-advocating-for-yourself/\">Being open</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>Bring 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.</p>\n<p>Another great option is to visit an <strong><a href=\"https://www.lgbtcenters.org/LGBTCenters\">LGBTQ+ center</a></strong> in your city, if that is accessible to you. There, you can ask for recommendations.</p>\n<p><em>Read more about medically advocating for yourself <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-to-start-medically-advocating-for-yourself/\">HERE</a></strong>!</em></p>"}}},{"title":"Are there gynecologists specifically for non-binary/trans folks?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=400&h=385&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=800&h=770&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1539&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3078&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1539&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=400&h=385&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=800&h=770&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1539&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wpkzUl9bAYXB13kKReZ2V/8cde763e4da3feeadf3d8d12827cb849/stethescope_square__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3078&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1539}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>There sure are! The <strong><a href=\"https://wpath.org/about/mission-and-vision\">World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)</a></strong> offers a <strong><a href=\"https://www.wpath.org/provider/search\">list</a></strong> of recommended healthcare providers worldwide, and there are many more organizations working at a local level.</p>\n<p>Your 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.</p>"}}},{"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":"<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.lanechanger.com/#Discover\">LaneChanger</a></strong> is an online gender literacy learning series that we want as many people in our community to engage with!</p>\n<p>Throughout the resource, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>August has a limited 500 accounts to share with you all via the Inner Cycle so register before the slots disappear! (<strong><a href=\"https://app.geneva.com/home/2e783e37-546d-4207-b3b9-86ba5a5efa51/room/189025c8-1e30-4dec-a502-92ff2ea19244\">Join here!</a></strong>) and message us or email at <a href=\"mailto:care@itsaugust.co\">care@itsaugust.co</a> if you have any questions about registering for the course.</p>"}}},{"title":"All of Team August completed the LaneChanger this past month. Here are the reflections from our debrief:","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>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:</p>\n<p><strong><em>Personal</em></strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Instead of \"hey guys!\", say \"Hey team/friends/folks!\"</li>\n<li>Diversify our social media feeds</li>\n<li>Share the LaneChanger resource out to family members or friends that you think could benefit from it</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em><strong>@ August HQ</strong></em></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ask all external partnerships to complete the LaneChanger training as a requirement to collab with August</li>\n<li>Members of Team August all have our pronouns after our names on Slack, email sign offs, Zoom, etc., but we should also ask people on calls/meetings for their pronouns more &#x26; don’t assume pronouns!</li>\n<li>Regular and consistent gender inclusivity training through the year to ensure we avoid static learning and stay up-to-date in our reflections and action steps for inclusivity</li>\n<li>We can’t just talk-the-talk but need to walk-the-walk: increase trans and non binary representation in our team – hiring!!</li>\n<li>Advocating for gender neutral bathrooms in the building August HQ is in</li>\n<li>Reflect on how to not take over the movement as people who are not trans – yet still include trans stories on our platform in an authentic way</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Since before the launch of our <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">products</a></strong>, 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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community</a></strong></em>.</p>"}}}],"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":"By Schuyler Bailar (he/him) and Team August’s Ruby Moon (she/her)","medicalAnswer":null,"ourAnswer":null,"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2147}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1OkN1znDdVUxRRAMrHlyBG/b2e183e4b33cabc68085b3c7f48f5d0e/Copy_of_Product_Memes__12_.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":"What does the Supreme Court Overturning Roe v. Wade mean?","metaDescription":"Reflections on Roe v. Wade: how it will affect everyone, the history of abortion in America and what to do next.","isBottomVideo":null,"video":null,"topics":["Education","Health Care","Gender Inclusivity","Stigma"],"slug":"reflections-on-overturning-roe-v-wade","isBlogPost":true,"date":"2022-06-27T00:00-04:00","previewText":"August is pro-abortion because abortion is a form of health care that can save lives.","createdAt":"2022-06-27T21:22:21.351Z","isFeatured":true,"auxImages":null,"type":"listicle","interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":[{"title":"August is pro-abortion.","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We say pro-abortion and not pro-choice because saying “choice” allows for the other side to claim the side of life. August is pro-abortion because abortion is a form of health care that can save lives.</p>\n<p>In 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 <strong><a href=\"https://afro.com/abortion-bans-disproportionately-impact-marginalized-communities-activists-say/\">systemic societal reasons</a></strong>.</p>"}}},{"title":"When the news broke…","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.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/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7C1qqqmVzYtF4NqIaDMk5B/de9169ff3b81704376ea8b19e6e416c7/15.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":"<p>When <strong><a href=\"https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade\">news broke</a></strong> about the overturning of <em>Roe v. Wade</em>, aka our constitutional right to abortion and reproductive choice and bodily autonomy, we at Team August were all heartbroken and furious by the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court.</p>\n<p>We held space on our <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMvr1epnkw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">socials</a></strong> and told everyone to come back for more resources and information when they were ready.</p>\n<p>We hope you’re ready to join us in the fight for our fundamental rights.</p>"}}},{"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":"<ul>\n<li>How to get access to birth control, abortions, NOW</li>\n<li>How to productively speak up against the Supreme Court and your local government's decisions</li>\n<li>Great accounts to follow (health care providers, activists, etc.)</li>\n<li>And other ideas for you to stay engaged &#x26; enraged with this turn of events!</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"A brief overview of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/06/26/us/abortion-roe-wade-supreme-court\">Supreme Court’s decision</a></strong> to overturn Roe v. Wade ended the constitutionally protected right to abortion after nearly <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade\">50 years</a></strong>.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/roe-v-wade\">Back in January of 1973</a></strong>, the Supreme Court ruled to decriminalize abortion nationwide based on the <em>Roe v. Wade</em> 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.</p>\n<p>In 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.</p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">“The consequences of this devastating decision will fall largely on people who already face the greatest barriers to health care due to this country’s legacy of racism and discrimination, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities, people with low incomes, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, and people living in rural areas.”</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>– statement from <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">Planned Parenthood</a></strong></p>\n<p>Abortions don’t exclusively affect cis-women. Trans and nonbinary folks need abortion access as much as anyone else with a uterus. According to <strong><a href=\"https://www.guttmacher.org/article/2020/01/transgender-abortion-patients-and-provision-transgender-specific-care-non-hospital\">a recent study</a></strong> from the Guttmacher Institute, an estimated 462 to 530 trans and nonbinary people received abortion care in the U.S. in 2017.</p>\n<p>In 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 <em>their</em> future.</p>"}}},{"title":"How does the decision to overturn affect us?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.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/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5n4afGCHxz3Mod5G850fSb/f78a37a83c2a41f8d6df71d5b5fe27c9/19.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":"<p>– <em><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMH-l4A1nO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">@theunbiasedscience</a></strong></em></p>\n<p>The TLDR is that this decision will lead to bans on the procedure in about half of the states.</p>\n<p>By the afternoon of Friday June 24th, the same day that the SCOTUS decision was announced, at least <strong><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/politics/abortion-ban-states-move-quickly/index.html\">10 states</a></strong> had banned abortion. Up to <strong><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/politics/abortion-ban-states-move-quickly/index.html\">16 more states</a></strong> are predicted to follow suit. This is all thanks to <strong><a href=\"https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/what-are-trigger-laws-and-which-midwest-states-will-enact-them/2865522/\">‘trigger laws’</a></strong> (aka laws that were designed to ban abortion almost immediately after the decision was announced).</p>\n<p><strong>Keep track of which states still legally allow for abortions</strong> <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/abortion-access-tool/US\">HERE</a></strong>.</p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">“The Supreme Court has now officially given politicians permission to control what we do with our bodies, deciding that we can no longer be trusted to determine the course for our own lives.”</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>– <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/pressroom/planned-parenthood-action-fund-responds-to-supreme-court-erasing-the-federal-constitutional-right-to-abortion\">Alexis McGill Johnson, the president of Planned Parenthood</a></strong></p>\n<p>It’s important to note that prohibiting abortions will have effects on the <strong><a href=\"https://www.untangle.money/post/why-banning-abortion-is-a-financial-issue\">financial</a></strong> capacities of many people with uteruses who are expected to see through the birth.</p>\n<p>Being 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.</p>\n<p>Whether you are in a state that will enact abortion bans or not, it’s imperative that you think about this decision with an <strong><a href=\"https://www.ted.com/talks/kimberle_crenshaw_the_urgency_of_intersectionality\">intersectional lens</a></strong>.</p>\n<p>Banning 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4554338/\">mortality rates</a></strong> among our most marginalized populations. (Additional sources: <strong><a href=\"https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/5/18/18630514/missouri-alabama-abortion-ban-2019-racism\">Vox.com</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3780732/\">NCBI</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2021/september/texas-abortion-trans-marginalized-people/\">Northwestern</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://afro.com/abortion-bans-disproportionately-impact-marginalized-communities-activists-say/\">AfroNews</a></strong>).</p>"}}},{"title":"How did we get to this point?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.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/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5Y7mEEe5Q5ZKGLoz7QwVGc/ebe72632002f6648e6c7fb8053c089be/20.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":"<p>– <strong><em><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maggierogers/?hl=en\">@maggierogers</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>Many legal powers currently in American courts see abortion as a “profound moral question”, <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">according</a></strong> to Justice Samuel Alito.</p>\n<p>Although the decision wasn’t <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">unanimous</a></strong> across the court, “all three of former President Trump’s appointees were in the majority in the 6-to-3 ruling.\"</p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">“With sorrow — for this court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection — we dissent.”</a></em></strong></p>\n<p>– <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">the three Liberal justices</a></strong>, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan.</p>\n<p>Abortion was actually outlawed in America <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">until</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>Since forever ago, however, skilled <strong><a href=\"https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-significance-doulas-and-midwives\">midwives</a></strong>, nurses, and other unlicensed health care providers were trusted to provide this type of health care. Notably, about <strong><a href=\"https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/the-racist-history-of-abortion-and-midwifery-bans\">half</a></strong> of the people providing reproductive care were Black women, and many other Indigenous and White women.</p>\n<p>It was Black women who were first affected by the introduction of abortion laws since colonial powers had <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">societal control over Black bodies</a></strong>. This remained true once slavery was abolished in 1865.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">When</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">1960s</a></strong> 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 <em>Roe v. Wade</em> case.</p>\n<p>Fast forward 49 years and we’ve officially regressed.</p>\n<p><em>You can read more details about the history of abortion in the United States from <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/issues/abortion/abortion-central-history-reproductive-health-care-america\">Planned Parenthood</a></strong></em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"What are our next steps?","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We fight on.</p>\n<p><em>President Joe Biden clearly <strong><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">stated</a></strong> that his administration would defend those who chose to travel to other states that allowed abortions saying, <strong>“<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/24/briefing/roe-v-wade-abortion-supreme-court-guns.html\">this decision must not be the final word</a>”</strong></em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"Resources coming up NEXT…","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.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/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1K0CwOnevaLos1puB5zY4y/a924516bd4c93325b52f36ede2731baa/14.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":"<p>– <em><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/votesaveamerica/?hl=en\">@votesaveamerica</a></strong> x <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/?hl=en\">@crookedmedia</a></strong></em></p>"}}},{"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":"<p><em>Birth Control/Abortion Finders</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.threeforfreedom.com/\">Three For Freedom</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.ineedana.com/\">Ineedana.com</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.plancpills.org/\">plancpills.org</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/plannedparenthood/?hl=en\">Planned Parenthood</a></strong> has provided these 2 outreach tools for more information on abortion in your area: 1-800-230-PLAN  &#x26; <strong><a href=\"https://www.abortionfinder.org/\">Abortionfinder.org</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Financial Assistance</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://abortionfunds.org/need-abortion/\">abortionfunds.org/need-abortion</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Free Legal/Medical Advice</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/\">Reprolegalhelpline.org</a></strong></li>\n<li>Call or Text the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline at +1 (833) 246-2632</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"2) How to make an impact and speak out.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/pitxBWWKj0aCKtFBpaxRO/f044b67724936d369bc6658bada9b916/pexels-viktoria-slowikowska-5871516.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>Find your <strong><a href=\"https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/27/us/supreme-court-overturns-roe-v-wade-monday/index.html\">local protests</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/rightfully-ours/bans-off-our-bodies/protest-tips-how-stay-safe-abortion-rights-rallies\">stay safe</a></strong> when demonstrating!</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.congress.gov/state-legislature-websites\">Contact</a></strong> your local legislators. Calling them directly is <strong><a href=\"https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2016/11/129653/how-to-contact-congressman-tweetstorm\">the best way</a></strong> to have your voice heard.</li>\n<li>Discuss the implications with your social networks and come at those conversations with statistics, facts, and <strong><a href=\"https://www.together.plannedparenthood.org/articles/6-share-abortion-story\">accounts of lived experiences</a></strong>.</li>\n<li>Reassure the young people in your life that we’ve got work to do, but we’ll do it <strong><a href=\"https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/local/get-involved-locally\">together</a></strong>.</li>\n<li>Speak to your employers about the policies the can (and should) be put in place to protect anyone with a uterus who might need to access birth control and/or safe abortions moving forward.</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"3) Donations","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=400&h=600&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=800&h=1200&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=400&h=600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=800&h=1200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/25CyzP3a0Xqb3WVxAL6hhv/d378b9ef5632c53f5e0b505d9f4b224a/pexels-liza-summer-6348119.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2400}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>In American society, monetary support is necessary to push for change. Some top tips about donating are:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-time donations are great but consistent, regular donations provide long term support. Consider setting up a $10/mth regular contribution.</li>\n<li>Similarly, <strong><a href=\"https://secure.actblue.com/donate/fundabortionnow\">national funds</a></strong> do great work but if you want to see change in YOUR community, look into the local branch of that fund.</li>\n<li>Choose the organization you donate to with an intersectional lens so that the most marginalized people are being supported and uplifted as much as other people who have certain societal privileges that assist them.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.wmagazine.com/life/donate-abortion-fund-roe-v-wade-how-to-help\">Here is a long list of organizations to consider donating to!</a></strong></p>"}}},{"title":"4) Great accounts to follow (health care providers, activists, etc.)","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.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/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4yCtFhASp2MIstGznP8W51/6ed9c391ebcece1e8e740194469bc0de/17.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":"<p>The following 3 August Medical Board Advisors stand out to us for their health care provider POVs and unapologetic stances on reproductive rights:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drheatherirobundamd/\">@drheatherirobundamd</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drjenniferlincoln/?hl=en\">@jenniferlincoln</a></strong></li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dr.staci.t/?hl=en\">@dr.staci.t</a></strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p>And some other accounts:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/plannedparenthood/?hl=en\">@plannedparenthood</a></strong> is an obvious choice for reproductive rights info! Also follow your local branch.</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/CfMH-l4A1nO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">@theunbiasedscience</a></strong> does a great job breaking down statistics and debunking science and health-related misconceptions!</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/abortionfinder/?hl=en\">@abortionfinder</a></strong> for reminders that a comprehensive directory of verified abortion service providers in the U.S. does currently exist despite changes to state laws.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you see any other accounts that you love to get vetted information about reproductive health from, send them to us <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/itsaugust/?hl=en\">via DM</a></strong>!</p>"}}},{"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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>We aim to stay engaged in the fight, standing strong in our community.</p>\n<p>There’s work to be done – so we’ll continue to share resources on ways that you &#x26; your communities can take action moving forward. Especially for those of you in the U.S. States that will be most affected by this.</p>\n<p>We’re feeling those big feels right alongside you.\n– Team August</p>"}}},{"title":"P.S. If you’re looking to vent about anything reproductive-related (periods, rights, relationships, etc.)...","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Come <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">join the Inner Cycle community</a></strong>!</p>\n<p>Our 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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">chats</a></strong> we had about <em>Roe v. Wade</em>:</p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>“I feel like we’re not progressing the way we should… why r other countries giving their citizens more rights and liberties, while we’re just moving backwards\"</em></li>\n<li><em>“Abortion rights are also an issue for all people with uteruses and not just women ❤️ today is a hard day for all of us”</em></li>\n<li><em>“Today I’m grateful we have this support space!”</em></li>\n<li><em>“i’m a brit, but just read about the supreme court overturning roe v wade and i feel so disheartened by it, this just sucks”</em></li>\n<li><em>“Honestly thought it wasn't going to happen... There's zero logic to it”</em></li>\n<li><em>“The roe v wade is like an umbrella! 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Know that this shortage is a temporary situation and let it fuel the fire under you to fight for long term menstrual equity!","createdAt":"2022-06-23T19:53:50.241Z","isFeatured":true,"auxImages":null,"type":"listicle","interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":[{"title":"You’ve probably seen the news about the tampon shortage.","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment.</p>\n<p>In case you're having troubles finding products at your local shop, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop/\">August period care</a></strong> <em>is</em> still fully in stock and working hard behind the scenes to meet the increased demand in August tampons while keeping our <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability/\">manufacturing and shipping systems</a></strong> running smoothly. If you ever have any questions about your order or our products, feel free to email <a href=\"mailto:care@itsaugust.co\">care@itsaugust.co</a>!</p>\n<p><strong>As the menstruating community navigates this shortage, there are a few key points to remember:</strong></p>"}}},{"title":"1) First of all, Amy Schumer did NOT cause this shortage lol😅","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=293&h=449&q=80&fm=webp 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=585&h=897&q=80&fm=webp 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=1170&h=1793&q=80&fm=webp 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=1170&h=1793&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=293&h=449&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=585&h=897&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4D3dBdnbyD672WfhPo1Woe/4450d1d569ff8264fe5c58b0bdff24c4/IMG_4048.PNG?w=1170&h=1793&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2452}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We’ll admit that the Amy Schumer tampon commercials are hilarious…but not funny enough to cause a country-wide tampon shortage.</p>\n<p>This shortage is <strong><a href=\"https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/13/tampon-shortage-product-shortages-inflation-supply-chain/\">due</a></strong> to rising raw material and fuel costs, labor shortages, and continuous supply chain challenges.</p>\n<p>Speaking 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability/\">production line and shipping schedule</a></strong>, there will always be surprise blimps in the system.</p>"}}},{"title":"2) This is not a “women’s issue”.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=200&h=146&q=80&fm=webp 200w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=399&h=292&q=80&fm=webp 399w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=798&h=583&q=80&fm=webp 798w","sizes":"(min-width: 798px) 798px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=798&h=583&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=200&h=146&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 200w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=399&h=292&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 399w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5CWMUYRbRrRbNB5kZYZ5Sq/6adf8a2426477adbaa6b4812b7918eb5/marjorie_green.jpg?w=798&h=583&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 798w","sizes":"(min-width: 798px) 798px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1169}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>A lot of news coverage has been referring to the shortage as a “women’s issue”. This isn’t true considering the non-binary and other trans folks who go through a menstrual cycle, and the women who don’t get a period for a variety of reasons.</p>\n<p><em><strong>PSA:</strong> Just call it a period product, not a ‘feminine hygiene product’</em>.</p>\n<p>On the topic of gender and trans rights, it’s also imperative that we combat the narrative that putting tampons in <strong><a href=\"https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/06/15/majorie-taylor-greene-trans-men-tampon-shortage/\">‘boys’ bathrooms’</a></strong> 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"3) Tampons are a registered medical device. 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And this is demonstrated based on how resources and adequate health care are prioritized. Don’t even get us started about <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-is-the-pink-tax-or-the-tampon-tax\">‘the tampon tax’</a></strong>...</p>"}}},{"title":"4) Take what you NEED.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=png 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=png 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4nw33lm22zJqkR5hx6J7EJ/baaaa5b376717ff468b8f81c159c45b5/PDP_TAMPON_4.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=png 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>This is not the time to be hoarding period products like <strong><a href=\"https://cnr.ncsu.edu/news/2020/05/coronavirus-toilet-paper-shortage/\">toilet paper</a></strong> was in early COVID-19 days…Especially when you have access to ✨free✨ tampons.</p>\n<p>Be 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!</p>"}}},{"title":"5) Struggling to find tampons is not unique to this moment in time.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=webp 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=webp 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.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/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=1080&h=1080&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=270&h=270&q=80&fm=png 270w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.png?w=540&h=540&q=80&fm=png 540w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1XZ7MOzDzXm50mhuIfItB4/e40dbdf39ba1ba6ce24476451df67380/Copy_of_Product_Memes__7_.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":"<p>The supply chain issues are relatively recent, but people struggling to find and/or buy (any type) of period products is not new. 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Including both making it onto Forbes 30 under 30 lists in <strong><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/profile/juv-consulting/?list=30under30-marketing-advertising&#x26;sh=29301053833a\">2019</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/profile/nadya-okamoto/?sh=3630f2523cff\">2020</a></strong>, respectively.</p>"}}},{"title":"August has two main leaders: ","mainImage":null,"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nickcjain/?hl=en\"><strong>Nick Jain (he/him)</strong></a> is our Co-Founder &#x26; COO who’s a recent grad from Princeton and started two different companies all before the age of 23! Nick likes to talk about analytics more than he enjoys giggling over the latest Tiktok trends but fun fact: he’s definitely in the running for Team August’s biggest Billie Eilish fan (close between him &#x26; our Customer Care Associate Elena!)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nadyaokamoto/?hl=en\"><strong>Nadya Okamoto (she/her)</strong></a> is our Co-Founder and CEO who you might know from her <strong><a href=\"https://period.org/get-involved\">years of nonprofit work</a></strong> or, more recently, from her August tampon demos and unapologetic photoshoots. She also just finished a degree at Harvard (where she <strong><a href=\"https://www.teenvogue.com/story/nadya-okamoto-explains-what-she-learned-as-a-candidate-for-cambridge-city-council\">ran for office</a></strong> omg!), and has been leading the period positivity movements and efforts to reduce period poverty alongside <strong><a href=\"https://girlboss.com/blogs/read/women-leading-modern-menstrual-movement\">other amazing menstrual activists</a></strong>!</p>\n</li>\n</ol>"}}},{"title":"A few weeks ago we had Nick & Nadya sit down on our podcast called ‘The Period Feels’ to talk about the ins and outs of being a Gen Z entrepreneur…","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=355&h=102&q=80&fm=webp 355w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=710&h=204&q=80&fm=webp 710w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=1420&h=408&q=80&fm=webp 1420w","sizes":"(min-width: 1420px) 1420px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=1420&h=408&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=355&h=102&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 355w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=710&h=204&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 710w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=1420&h=408&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1420w","sizes":"(min-width: 1420px) 1420px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":460}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>In that episode (<strong><a href=\"https://www.dcpofficial.com/theperiodfeels\">listen here!</a></strong>), they chatted about designing <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/\">August period care</a></strong> and supply chain, fundraising (aka how far $2.5 million will really get you), what it means to be a <strong><a href=\"https://www.modernretail.co/startups/dtc-briefing-for-newly-launched-startups-tiktok-has-become-the-place-to-find-customers/\">direct-to-consumer</a></strong> business, and the complications of navigating the legal side of starting a business when you don’t have a law degree.</p>\n<p>We reserved some time on Nick &#x26; Nadya’s busy gcal schedules to ask them a few more questions about building August as a community brand working to reimagine periods for everyone.</p>"}}},{"title":"Where did you get the idea for...","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=192&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 192w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=384&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 384w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=768&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 768w","sizes":"(min-width: 768px) 768px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=768&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=192&h=256&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 192w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=384&h=512&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 384w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/lGWWHxRk1d7hXLuYFdLfb/ce6bec225af11415489812ee1f142f8d/F78F4BC3-3DA5-4160-BE3F-05E2D22BDDD3_1_105_c.jpeg?w=768&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 768w","sizes":"(min-width: 768px) 768px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2133}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><strong><em>August as a company?</em></strong></p>\n<p><em>Nadya</em>:\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.</p>\n<p>Through that work, I kept feeling like there was a vast and urgent need for <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">more sustainable tampons and pads</a></strong>, 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 <strong>powerful</strong>, rather than something stigmatized that menstruators should be ashamed of.</p>\n<p>In 2018, I published my debut book called <strong><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Period-Power-Manifesto-Menstrual-Movement/dp/1534430202\"><em>Period Power</em></a></strong> 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 <em>if brands were the ones shaping the period narrative</em>, then <em>they could also change the narrative</em>.</p>\n<p>That’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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community-centered</a></strong> way – something we wish we saw other brands doing more.”</p>\n<p><em><strong>August as a name?</strong></em></p>\n<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“<strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/about/\">‘August’</a></strong> was first suggested as a name by one of our first investors, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bobbyhundreds/?hl=en\">Bobby Hundreds</a></strong>, who has been a role model of mine for years now. He wrote a book called <em><strong><a href=\"https://bookshop.org/books/this-is-not-a-t-shirt-a-brand-a-culture-a-community-a-life-in-streetwear/9781250619655\">This is Not a T-Shirt</a></strong></em> a few years ago, about streetwear culture and what went into building his brand, <strong><a href=\"https://thehundreds.com/#\">The Hundreds</a></strong>. 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.</p>\n<p>In 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…”</p>"}}},{"title":"How did you decide what you wanted to prioritize for the company’s core mission/values/pillars?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/2xu6IDyI2BojHXyUhaNJYE/5917feb940a1419d25c155bfdd8f63e0/August_Shoot8751__1_.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“At our core, we knew <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/traceability\">sustainability</a></strong> was key. From a <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">product</a></strong> standpoint, we looked at the period space and listened to the complaints of <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">our community</a></strong> about their current product offerings, and knew that we needed to find a way to make sustainable <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/tampon-box\">tampons</a></strong> and <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/pad-box\">pads</a></strong> that were just as, if not much more, effective. Because while we all love more sustainable products, we still need them to be <strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ_gGxsoUgw\">leak proof</a></strong>! Sustainability and comfort was key.</p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/impact/\">Inclusivity</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>We 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">different version of period care</a></strong> where you could feel empowered to <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august\">‘Ask August’</a></strong> any and all questions, and get the answers in a comprehensive way.</p>\n<p><em>So, in sum, August’s main values are: sustainability, inclusivity, accessibility, transparency, creativity, education, empowerment and integrity</em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"Why was and is the Inner Cycle Community still such a major pillar of August as a brand?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=400&h=537&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=800&h=1074&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=1600&h=2147&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4kPvSzrpZpBpmiDeXi9Pnj/2b7780f45cdb71bfa582fb0158cc4410/5V8A3801.jpg?w=2980&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2980w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2147}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nick</em>:\n“Before we even formally decided to start August, Nadya and I spent hundreds of hours just analyzing the period product space and having <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">conversations</a></strong> with menstruators, and something that became immediately apparent was that other brands were missing the mark because they fundamentally weren’t listening to their customers.</p>\n<p>Ultimately, 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.</p>\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle Community</a></strong> 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.</p>\n<p>Most simply put – we are a community built brand. Everything about how August exists was informed by and created for the <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle</a></strong>.”</p>"}}},{"title":"What was the decision process like in terms of deciding on tampons, pads, and liners versus other period products?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6nDbqF0IlbuASn6ZnBjbE7/c593bc0fe3c157c806779996a7f4f382/August_Shoot8747.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nick</em>:\n“In all honesty, this decision was made by our community, <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">the Inner Cycle</a></strong>. In the earliest days of August, before any part of the brand had really crystallized, we spent hours analyzing every product on the market. But when we actually talked to our community about what products they were using, and what products they felt comfortable using – over 95% of them said <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/tampon-box\">tampons</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/pad-box\">pads</a></strong>, or <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/liners-box\">liners</a></strong>.</p>\n<p>That was a really important moment of listening to our customers and meeting them where they were. We wanted <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">August</a></strong> to be a new beginning for menstruators – a start with <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/box-builder\">higher quality period care</a></strong> that was <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/impact\">impactful</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">connective</a></strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-does-sustainable-period-care-really-mean/\">sustainable</a></strong>, but to do so, that period care had to be something that customers actually felt comfortable using.</p>\n<p>I sometimes get asked why August started with <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">disposable pads and tampons</a></strong> 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.”</p>"}}},{"title":"What does ‘sustainability’ mean to you as founders?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4uYiV2C8ViXBaUAxLesUuw/a6428565671f9a1baa36f6aded84c1ad/August_Shoot5444.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nick</em>:\n“I think about <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-does-sustainable-period-care-really-mean/\">sustainability</a></strong> as both a journey and its North Star.</p>\n<p>For <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/about\">August</a></strong>, 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.</p>\n<p>But 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">disposable period products</a></strong> – but we did so because we knew that we needed to take the journey of making more sustainable period care alongside our <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">community’s needs</a></strong>. One where we all are honest about what we are doing well and where we need to improve.</p>\n<p>I 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.”</p>\n<p><em>An 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</em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"What are some key takeaways or reactions from investor conversations that you’ve been in for August?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59KQuOPkOFgO2LWOJZnCYt/cc2b028a7b7fde30f790ee8236adda5a/August_Shoot8959.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“We were really thoughtful about which investors we brought in during these early stages of the brand. Our values, and the values of any company, should be reflected at all levels of the company, and that includes our stakeholders.</p>\n<p>Sustainability was something that almost all we talked to were easily hyped about. Boldness about marketing our period care? Not so much.</p>\n<p>I 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@itsaugustco\">showing period blood</a></strong>!</p>\n<p>Some 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.”</p>"}}},{"title":"What are you most proud of about August’s first year of having period products in the world?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/qAH3vMMyHapAGis6LCuuD/6ca06995b561aba55323f5506f43a645/AugustPeriod_210427_Day2_Seamless_Shantih_03943_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“I am most proud of how our community and brand has been able to make a tangible impact with our growth. Every quarter we release a comprehensive sustainability and impact report (read the latest <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/n9d7xn2bpyczjfzb\">HERE</a></strong>!)</p>\n<p>In 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.nomoresecretsmbs.org/about\">our nonprofit partner</a></strong>); saved the equivalent of 350k+ plastic bags from landfills (given that our pads are plastic-free); and powered <strong><a href=\"https://ecocart.io/offset-project/sidrap-wind-farm-project/\">86 homes</a></strong> with renewable energy (the main way we offset our carbon footprint to be 100% carbon neutral).\"</p>"}}},{"title":"What does a period positive world look like to you?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=400&h=510&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1019&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2038&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=3140&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 3140w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2038&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=400&h=510&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1019&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2038&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6TwzyUUiD2BuX4TZi0Z0sE/9e8439a88485b08da2bb5a5f262938e5/Nadya_1__1_.jpg?w=3140&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3140w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2038}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“I think in an ideal, period positive world, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop\">period products</a></strong> would be sustainable, high-quality, comfortable, inclusive, and just as accessible as toilet paper, for everyone who needs them. Of course, you can buy it at the grocery store when you need it at your home but beyond that TP is free in every public restroom (i.e. office spaces, highway stops, at shelters, or in school restrooms).</p>\n<p>In addition, there would be <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/what-is-the-pink-tax-or-the-tampon-tax\">no sales tax on period products</a></strong>, considering them non-essential goods (like there still is in <strong><a href=\"https://www.taxfreeperiod.com/\">the majority of US States</a></strong>), 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-51629880\">Scotland</a></strong>!”</p>"}}},{"title":"What is some advice that you have for young menstruators or period activists who want to break down menstrual stigma?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=209&h=138&q=80&fm=webp 209w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=418&h=277&q=80&fm=webp 418w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=835&h=553&q=80&fm=webp 835w","sizes":"(min-width: 835px) 835px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=835&h=553&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=209&h=138&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 209w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=418&h=277&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 418w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4bjOubXmC9veiui7DYzXuL/891ddda8e2b0ef419a07dc4db553eb6b/N_N.jpg?w=835&h=553&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 835w","sizes":"(min-width: 835px) 835px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1060}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Nadya</em>:\n“Just start talking about it! I know that sounds simple, but historically period stigma pushed people to be silent about menstruation. We are made to feel ashamed of our period to the point that we are embarrassed to ask even basic questions about our own health.</p>\n<p>The 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.\"</p>"}}},{"title":"Thanks to Nick & Nadya for being wonderful leaders of Team August!","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=355&h=102&q=80&fm=webp 355w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3r7f1xsRBysOfX0wwFeyw4/7d7a07c28c662aea4feadc80faf9ed5c/the_period_feels.jpg?w=710&h=204&q=80&fm=webp 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Because why should having a period stop you from earning an education or being present in your day-to-day routine?!</p>\n<p>In addition, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august\">periods and reproductive health education</a></strong> shouldn’t be a secretive 3-lesson unit that is taught in an out-of-date way by your gym teacher. Our team has designed a series of back-of-the-stall posters for some light-reading as you change out your period product at school. <em>Take a sneak peak throughout this article at some of the designs</em>!</p>"}}},{"title":"In the past 12 months, we officially have 28 schools across North America stocking their bathrooms with August period products.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=webp 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=webp 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=webp 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=png 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=png 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>This achievement is thanks to the August Advocates Program whereby community members can nominate their school (or any other public space) to get free period products!</p>\n<p>Chesley (from Team August) has been championing this program. 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Because we firmly believe that no one should ever have to miss school because of their period, we created the <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l?typeform-source=www.google.com\">August Advocates program</a></strong>.</p>"}}},{"title":"Why are pads and tampons not free?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=247&h=256&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=494&h=512&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1ef33pUgqtwSnLI8wU969M/59a14c381baecb29e0b73c3679a7f9ba/AugustPeriod_210426_Day1_Seamless_SubscriptionBox_988x1024.jpg?w=988&h=1024&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p><em>Hi it's Ruby stepping in for this answer!</em>\nPads and tampons are not currently free to the average citizen because they aren’t prioritized as something that should be covered in public spaces. Obviously <em>someone</em> is paying for the products, but where it gets frustrating is the <em>extra</em> cost. That is, people who use period products are actually paying <strong><a href=\"https://betches.com/across-the-country-tampons-are-taxed-as-a-luxury-heres-how-to-fix-it/\">additional sales tax</a></strong> than those who don’t have a period since period products are not considered a ‘necessary good’ (like rogaine, viagra, and CONDOMS – are we noticing the pattern yet?), but a ‘luxury good’.</p>\n<p>Let that sink in. A good comparison is to toilet paper in public bathrooms – interesting that TP is free but tampons &#x26; 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 &#x26; pads should be given the same energy!</p>\n<p>For 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"What is period poverty?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=373&h=204&q=80&fm=webp 373w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=746&h=408&q=80&fm=webp 746w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=1492&h=816&q=80&fm=webp 1492w","sizes":"(min-width: 1492px) 1492px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=1492&h=816&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=373&h=204&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 373w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=746&h=408&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 746w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7xNHr0W54Vv4V3BQMZj0CU/5e60e25908ce1574a68f6edbec59d1f8/plant_on_coins.jpg?w=1492&h=816&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1492w","sizes":"(min-width: 1492px) 1492px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":875}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, hygiene facilities, waste management, and education. Unfortunately it can lead to serious health issues and missing out on school and other opportunities.</p>"}}},{"title":"Where are disparities in period poverty most visible?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=327&h=180&q=80&fm=webp 327w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=653&h=359&q=80&fm=webp 653w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=1306&h=718&q=80&fm=webp 1306w","sizes":"(min-width: 1306px) 1306px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=1306&h=718&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=327&h=180&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 327w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=653&h=359&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 653w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3wt4EgcLNAxQOK4Fuf9oq5/79390f2476f1bb3e560b97138eb5a0c3/august_tampon_tax.jpg?w=1306&h=718&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1306w","sizes":"(min-width: 1306px) 1306px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":880}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Period poverty is most devastating for marginalized populations due to financial and social reasons. For example, many students, low-income, homeless, and incarcerated menstruators, can’t afford pads or tampons. Currently, <strong><a href=\"https://www.taxfreeperiod.com/\">27 states</a></strong> in the United States still charge a <strong><a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/berenicemagistretti/2019/01/25/fembeat-period-poverty-is-a-thing-even-in-the-u-s/#5530333a569e\">luxury goods tax (aka, the “tampon tax”)</a></strong> on period products, which is an added burden to these folks.</p>\n<p>For 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 <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong>, “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.</p>"}}},{"title":"What is August doing to fight period poverty?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=webp 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=webp 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=webp 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=324&h=216&q=80&fm=png 324w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=649&h=433&q=80&fm=png 649w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4XF3koU4NzLP3Ge7RIWz6U/994fec6add8760ac8e4813924fb59cb4/jar_label__1_.png?w=1297&h=865&q=80&fm=png 1297w","sizes":"(min-width: 1297px) 1297px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>We are working with schools around North America to increase period product accessibility by <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l?typeform-source=www.google.com\">stocking</a></strong> their bathrooms with August’s <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/pad-box\">pads</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/tampon-box\">tampons</a></strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/products/liners-box\">liners</a></strong>.</li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/impact\">August covers the \"Tampon Tax\" for orders placed from the 27 US states that have it!</a></strong> Between October and December 2021, we covered $6,608.92 in tampon taxes.</li>\n<li>For every purchase, August donates products to our Philadelphia-based nonprofit partner: <strong><a href=\"https://www.nomoresecretsmbs.org/how-to-donate\">No More Secrets (NMS)</a></strong>. Lynette and her daughter Nya created the nation’s first ever menstrual hub: <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thespotperiodhub/?hl=en\">The Spot</a></strong>. What began as a place to visit for free period care, has blossomed into a community institution and safe space for marginalized menstruators. Between October and December 2021, we have donated over 40,346 period products and served over 2,689 menstruators in need! In addition, we have donated $2398.50 to support their dream delivery utility vehicle: <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/CctL4k3JgOr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">The Menstrual Mobile</a></strong>.</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"How can someone get free August period care in their school?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=293&h=289&q=80&fm=webp 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=585&h=577&q=80&fm=webp 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=1170&h=1155&q=80&fm=webp 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=1170&h=1155&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=293&h=289&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 293w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=585&h=577&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 585w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6kT0MAW6sBQRZU2NYoRqRT/99391f3019e6df591d129aff6c083dff/IMG_3438.PNG?w=1170&h=1155&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1170w","sizes":"(min-width: 1170px) 1170px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1579}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Anyone can nominate their school to stock August period care in their bathrooms. You can be a student, a parent, an employee, or even an alumnus – all you have to do is <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l\">fill out this form</a></strong>, and we’ll take it from there!</p>\n<p><em>The above photo is from students who got August products in their school (Sanford School in Delaware)</em>.</p>"}}},{"title":"How long does it take to actually go through the August Advocates nomination process?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=288&h=396&q=80&fm=webp 288w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=577&h=793&q=80&fm=webp 577w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=webp 1153w","sizes":"(min-width: 1153px) 1153px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=288&h=396&q=80&fm=png 288w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=577&h=793&q=80&fm=png 577w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5ZbvVsvEnNwjZEiosYP6S1/d62f71445471444cba3a85280d9d031b/Ask_August.png?w=1153&h=1585&q=80&fm=png 1153w","sizes":"(min-width: 1153px) 1153px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2199}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>It takes less than 5 minutes to complete the <strong><a href=\"https://itsaugust.typeform.com/to/PLjRfB3l\">August Advocates nomination process</a></strong>, from start to finish! To make it easier on yourself, make sure you have the name and email address of the stakeholder(s) (in your organization) ready to go!</p>"}}},{"title":"If multiple people nominate one school, is it more likely to get August products?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5nMuyi20ZsDuC823knR1AK/2ed966cb89d440b52a8251595497f25f/pexels-max-fischer-5212695.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>More than one nomination won’t change the likelihood of getting products BUT, more than one person chatting with your administration to show support, enthusiasm, and <em>need</em> for these products WILL.</p>"}}},{"title":"Is it just schools that can be nominated, or other public spaces?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=328&h=183&q=80&fm=webp 328w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=656&h=366&q=80&fm=webp 656w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=1312&h=732&q=80&fm=webp 1312w","sizes":"(min-width: 1312px) 1312px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=1312&h=732&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=328&h=183&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 328w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=656&h=366&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 656w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/5gORKCkRQAUj6nKnU5pIbK/743c4ec902c262ac7a98b952f50163e5/community_stat_from_Q1_report__1_.jpg?w=1312&h=732&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1312w","sizes":"(min-width: 1312px) 1312px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":893}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>ALL public spaces, including schools, community centers, workout studios, religious spaces, etc. can be nominated :)</p>"}}},{"title":"How many schools are in the process of stocking their bathrooms with August period care? 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","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":null,"metaDescription":null,"isBottomVideo":null,"video":null,"topics":["Mental Health","Education","Symptoms"],"slug":"why-do-i-feel-lazy-on-my-period","isBlogPost":false,"date":null,"previewText":"Laziness (or tiredness) is a super common symptom of menstruation!","createdAt":"2021-03-25T07:29:47.662Z","isFeatured":null,"auxImages":null,"type":null,"interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":null,"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":null,"medicalAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Fatigue is one of the most common PMS symptoms. It’s completely normal to feel a lack of energy shortly before your period. This is linked to a lack of serotonin (brain chemical that can affect your mood). Fluctuating serotonin levels can lead to a major dip in your energy level, which can also affect your mood.\nYour fatigue may also be caused by sleep issues linked to your physical premenstrual symptoms. 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You can ask us all of your questions. We will recommend testing for sexually transmitted infections if you are sexually active (even if it's just oral sex). We don't start doing pap smears until you are 21 years old!\" – <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/drheatherirobundamd/?hl=en\">Dr. Heather Irobunda</a></strong>, from the August Medical Board</p>\n<p>It’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. 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You are always welcome to have a nurse/staff member present while a gynecological exam takes place, all you have to do is ask (it is not weird and totally normal).</p>"}}},{"title":"How can I make sure that the OB/GYN I am going to is gender inclusive?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/6u1mnJyw7nRCBCKmW2TrC7/8cdd6146171371282011fd33cc4795d7/August_Shoot9236.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The best way to start is by word-of-mouth. Ask any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OB/GYNs and their local OB/GYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an 2SLGBTQIA+ center in your city and ask them for recommendations. If you are up for some solo research, check online and read the reviews of all your local OB/GYNS. One definite indicator of an inclusive practitioner is their language. For example, are they using inclusive language like ‘menstruator’, ‘people with a uterus’, ‘person on their period’, etc. ?</p>\n<p>In partnership with <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong>, 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 <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">HERE</a></strong>. 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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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>When I get my period, I learn how to listen to my body. 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They helped me realize even more that it’s okay to love who you love. – Riley (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>This community has helped me meet others who also experience a period outside the social constructs of the association with womanhood. <em>It is lovely to meet other Queer and GNC folks who also want liberation and peer support when it comes to having a period</em>. – Mikey (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I was delighted to be able to attend a ‘<strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">vagina care session</a></strong>’ 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 <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle</a></strong>. In a way, Pride and the Inner Cycle became space holders for individual and communities' authenticity. – Kamori (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"React to the statement: “Not all menstruators are women and not all women menstruate”.","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=400&h=521&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=800&h=1043&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=1600&h=2085&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=1600&h=2085&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=400&h=521&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=800&h=1043&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/58IjuS4VxyIuwod78RsFgd/b4d0de7235e8ba14ce37fe8ddee67965/8.jpg?w=1600&h=2085&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2085}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">The term 'menstruator' includes everyone who gets their period</a></strong></em>. It is so important to let everyone know that anyone no matter what gender you identify as can get their period. – Corinna (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>YES!! Preach!! I strongly agree with this and menstruator is the correct term. Go August!! – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I think that society forgets about the <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/can-trans-men-menstruate\">transgender</a></strong> 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Language is a tool for radical imagination. <strong><em>The concept of menstruators is not new; menstruators have long existed in history</em></strong>. 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>As someone who menstruates and isn’t a woman, those statements make me feel accepted and comfortable with my body. –Maria (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p><em>Check out our <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Gender Inclusivity Guide</a></strong> made in partnership with <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong> if you're curious to read more about gender inclusive period talk!</em></p>"}}},{"title":"How has (or hasn’t) August affirmed your identity in relation to having a period? Or, has it at least offered a community of people who are navigating the same feelings of gender euphoria or gender dysphoria?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=webp 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=webp 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=webp 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=247&h=256&q=80&fm=png 247w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=494&h=512&q=80&fm=png 494w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7JqXA1D6Q2SrhbJoGxMqaN/7e9951b0a3c61e6eb00931455aa43f94/Pads_PDP_3.png?w=988&h=1024&q=80&fm=png 988w","sizes":"(min-width: 988px) 988px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1658}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>August has offered to me new perspectives of what a period is like among other gender diverse people like me. I enjoy and feel empowered through these different and shared narratives. – Mikey (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Yes! August as a whole has been so amazing. From gender inclusive products to the supportive <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle community</a></strong>! – Riley (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The community at August and the <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">Inner Cycle</a></strong> 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Yes! The community of other menstruators with varied and different experiences has helped me connect to my own body, gender and sexuality. – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Yes. And I have come to understand more about other menstruators and how to make everyone who has a period feel comfortable. – Diana (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"What do you hope to see in period spaces (education, media, period products, etc.) in the future in terms of Pride & gender inclusivity?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=400&h=480&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=800&h=960&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=1600&h=1920&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=3200&h=3840&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=1600&h=1920&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=400&h=480&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=800&h=960&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=1600&h=1920&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3iQohwL8HeJLq9xpiVF0Dv/7250e761de0edc7e8ce3d87edff25451/5V8A2005.jpg?w=3200&h=3840&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1920}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Just continued <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-can-i-be-gender-inclusive-when-speaking-about-menstrual-cycles/\">gender-neutral language and education</a></strong>. Continuing to knock down the stigmas associated with all of these communities and processes. – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>More 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 <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">“menstruators” instead of “women.”</a></strong> – Diana (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>The 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I hope that EVERYONE is given a more <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august\">comprehensive and inclusive period education</a></strong> so stigmas and misconceptions are prevented from the start. – Maria (She/they)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"How should we be navigating genderless period conversations with a younger audience?","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=400&h=599&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1199&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2397&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=2670&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2670w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2397&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=400&h=599&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=800&h=1199&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=1600&h=2397&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1tBw9rlKIOfiteTzQ6xgDE/54731c4b297d389018679d0e50bca00f/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-8423076__1_.jpg?w=2670&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2670w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2397}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>I think helping them understand and teaching them that <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-do-i-find-gender-affirming-period-care/\">periods are genderless</a></strong> from a younger age is important! I think it shouldn’t be hidden from them! – Riley (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>It 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>I 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. <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Something that everyone of all ages is able to understand</a></strong>. – Maria (she/they)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"Why does inclusivity matter to you (in the period space and beyond)? ","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4iWRpMzllY2Hf2B7QgUGs1/f7273fd7bb8b5d0ad3866f9fabeaa838/HIGH_20201213_August3961_1_CC.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p>It’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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/ask-august/questions/how-can-i-make-sure-the-obgyn-i-am-going-to-is-gender-inclusive/\">speak up</a></strong>, to be authentic, or to be intersectional in themselves. <strong><a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Inclusivity is power</a></strong>. – Beau (he/they)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>This 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)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Inclusivity matters to me because I want my transgender friends to feel included and supported. – Maya (she/her)</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Without 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)</p>\n</li>\n</ul>"}}},{"title":"The final question asked what ways they are going to celebrate Pride. 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I have made new friends and learned new things! <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mayawatts8/?hl=en\">– Maya (she/her)</a></strong></li>\n<li>I discovered August on Instagram! I love how everyone is so inclusive and accepting in the inner cycle and how much I learn about my cycle and menstruation in general. <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/maria_hhuang/?hl=en\">– Maria (she/they)</a></strong></li>\n<li>Hello! My name is Diana and I am 23 years-old. I am someone who is passionate about ending with period and mental health stigmas. I am working hard to be someone who contributes to save our planet and make it more kind. I discovered August through tiktok (nadya’s account) and also through the pad project. One of the best things of being part of the pad project is that I get to meet amazing people who are always supporting me in my journey. <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ddrrsv/?hl=en\">– Diana (she/her)</a></strong></li>\n<li>I discovered August on Instagram when I was scrolling on Reels. A video came up and I’ve been hooked since! Inner Cycle is such a cool community to discuss anything and I learn so much through it. <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rileybruner/?hl=en\">– Riley (she/they)</a></strong></li>\n</ol>"}}}],"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":"Inner Cycle x Team August","medicalAnswer":null,"ourAnswer":null,"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=400&h=309&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=800&h=618&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=1600&h=1236&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=1600&h=1236&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=400&h=309&q=80&fm=png 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=800&h=618&q=80&fm=png 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/13YknEjqv0Yt3ZatTXV9TI/adbd103e33a6aa4e76a423a048dbb575/Sustainable_period_care_that_ACTUALLY_works.png?w=1600&h=1236&q=80&fm=png 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1236}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4TOTOsVtDdlrmkysoDTVvX/371a8228d96cbb9a488fb090f02241d1/Pride_Month_inner_cycle.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series hosted by August’s #InnerCycle","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":"Camp Flow: Online Summer Camp & Period Support Group","metaDescription":"Camp Flow is a virtual summer camp for period education and online community groups. 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Our “same place” is our virtual homebase on the platform called <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/dcc15e0a-4336-4edf-b302-59892269fa74\">Geneva</a></strong>. You may think that the “particular characteristic in common” is that we all menstruate. 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Not to mention a whole bunch of special guests like <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pinkmantaray/?hl=en\">Schuyler Bailar</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/candice_chirwa/?hl=en\">Candice Chirwa</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/krewella/?hl=en\">Krewella</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/twentyeighthealth/?hl=en\">Twentyeight Health</a></strong>, <strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/siufung_law/?hl=en\">Siufung Law</a></strong> and MORE! 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Or, maybe you’re an original <strong><a href=\"https://links.geneva.com/invite/32791180-ba84-4153-b758-f3d112eebec9\">#InnerCycle</a></strong> member (before <strong><a href=\"https://www.itsaugust.co/shop/\">products</a></strong> had even launched!) and just here to get nostalgic with us &#x3C;3</p>"}}},{"title":"1) For the community & by the community – our #InnerCycle","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=319&h=205&q=80&fm=webp 319w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=638&h=410&q=80&fm=webp 638w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=1275&h=820&q=80&fm=webp 1275w","sizes":"(min-width: 1275px) 1275px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=1275&h=820&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=319&h=205&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 319w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=638&h=410&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 638w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/41yHvCSnuG1RgZip3ruhzj/132b968d2b33746a88748c5c027c423d/nyc_meet_up.jpg?w=1275&h=820&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1275w","sizes":"(min-width: 1275px) 1275px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1029}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>We believe in a world where all humans have their natural needs met with quality care. 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Seriously though, let it sink in. 500-800 years to decompose means that every plastic-filled pad EVER worn is still sitting <em>on</em> Mother Earth. But if you were one of the original August subscribers, then your pad has <em>officially</em> FULLY biodegraded into the earth by now.</p>\n<p>TLDR: August pads are plastic-free, made with 100% organic cotton, Japanese Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) and food-grade glue. 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For MH Day it is important to emphasize that everyone who menstruates has the access to manage their period with dignity and care.</p>"}}},{"title":"2) Accessibility","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=400&h=267&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=800&h=534&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=400&h=267&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=800&h=534&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=1600&h=1067&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/1IXNwAeAilATdOGce8PUVs/e32aa496e8c764d7e232de849027c9a3/pexels-laker-6156939.jpg?w=3200&h=2134&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1067}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>As we push for a more sustainable world, it’s important to remember that not everyone has the same access (economically or even physically) to certain period products or services. We should reflect on the fact that the period products should be free in public institutions (hospitals, clinics, schools, universities). In addition, it’s important to note that, although menstrual cups and period panties are a great sustainable option, we must consider the people who aren’t physically able to insert a cup, or the people living in period poverty who might not have consistent access to laundry to wash their panties clean. This leads us to inclusivity.</p>"}}},{"title":"3) Inclusivity","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=400&h=600&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=800&h=1200&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=400&h=600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=800&h=1200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3L6lFmc410CTssCdTnkIAi/79df1616231d5f94e45e94ad963eaad7/pexels-rodnae-productions-10503441.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2400}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>An inclusive Menstrual Hygiene Day would ensure that ALL menstruating voices are being heard. That is, on gender, racial, physical body, economic, global and political fronts. An <a href=\"https://time.com/5786710/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality/\"><strong>intersectional lens</strong></a> is key when discussing menstrual equity.\nAugust wants to remind everyone that: <em>Not all menstruators are women, and not all women menstruate.</em> Consider the trans &#x26; non-binary menstruators, the people who are now post-menopausal, or menstruators who had to get a hysterectomy, among others. The menstruating population is a diverse one.</p>"}}},{"title":"4) Products","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/EMmAS3xcslumBXwjt6Cum/1092dffbb03ea834c28c35724ae89efb/August_Shoot8740.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Menstrual equity is all encompassing. One main point is about the importance of <strong>choice</strong> in quality products. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, we want to advocate for <strong>agency</strong>. If someone can't use a tampon, allow them the choice to use a pad. In addition, just because someone comes from a lower income bracket <em>does not</em> mean that they should be resorting to lower quality products. There should be a choice among high quality products – not about whether to spend their money on period products versus food.</p>"}}},{"title":"5) Facilities","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=400&h=600&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=800&h=1200&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&q=80&fm=webp 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=400&h=600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=800&h=1200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=1600&h=2400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/3i38hNNDHxQ2a0dNFCnlmo/f067c0b382e786dd5be8267cc1337c9e/pexels-rodnae-productions-8419518.jpg?w=2666&h=4000&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 2666w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2400}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Menstrual hygiene extends beyond products – to the sanitary facilities being used to manage your period. It is a human right that one has access to clean water and sanitation, which is essential to every person, but especially a menstruator's life. When changing period products, we require water to wash either our reusable products and our hands, we require garbage bins if we opt for disposable period products. And these facilities that we use need to be clean and adequate.</p>"}}},{"title":"6) Social experience vs biological experience","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=400&h=599&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=800&h=1198&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=1600&h=2395&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=1600&h=2395&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=400&h=599&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=800&h=1198&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4W91hK3Dn0nsTrRB4yVglc/30d500d08b226ee1a4a955468c858ce5/pexels-cottonbro-4761581.jpg?w=1600&h=2395&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":2395}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Although periods are a 100% natural, biological process, the experience can be drastically different depending on the community norms that a person was born into. Besides irregular periods and other complications, all menstruators can relate to each other on some level in regards to cramps, cravings, bloating, hormonal acne, mood swings, etc. The social experience, however, is very dependent on how periods are discussed – is it in a positive way or a highly stigmatized way? At what age does your community begin to teach about periods? Is period-talk still considered taboo?</p>\n<p>This 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.</p>"}}},{"title":"7) Period Stigma","mainImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=400&h=400&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=800&h=800&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=400&h=400&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=800&h=800&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=1600&h=1600&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4S6Unn1wZsFcxoZILt9n6q/3d44730112b4832c25c301aa34e454ec/August_Shoot9030.jpg?w=3200&h=3200&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":1600}},"description":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Although cultural practices are super traditional and important for some, it's important that, as the world continues to expand and grow, we critically, yet respectfully, examine why certain practices have been maintained.</p>\n<p>Breaking 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 <strong><a href=\"https://www.rferl.org/a/malala-urges-pakistani-women-girls-rights/28357866.html\">UN International Women's Day</a></strong> 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.\"</p>\n<p>Although 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. 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A UTI happens when you get an infection in your urinary tract. \n\nMost UTIs are not serious, but some can lead to serious problems like kidney infections. The most common care or treatment for a UTI is antibiotics. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in the U.S. In fact, UTIs are the second most common type of infection in the body and are the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. A UTI happens when you get an infection in your urinary tract.</p>\n<p>Most UTIs are not serious, but some can lead to serious problems like kidney infections. The most common care or treatment for a UTI is antibiotics. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. 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These hormones stimulate muscle contractions in the uterus. These contractions help the body to shed the uterus lining.\n\nAt the same time, the period hormones may stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines and bowels, which are close to the uterus, causing more frequent bowel movements. They also reduce how well the body absorbs water, making the stool softer and increasing the risk of diarrhea.\n\nIt can be difficult to tell the difference between uterus cramps and stomach or intestinal cramps at this time. Both may be uncomfortable or painful.\n\nProgesterone is another hormone that increases right before a menstrual period. 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Your doctor will likely reccomend a pelvic exam, blood test, and an ultrasound to help reach a diagnosis. The pelvic exam will be to see if there are any immediate visual abnormalities. The blood test is to determine your hormone levels as PCOS is a hormone disease usually caused by excess androgens. In the ultrasound, your doctor will be checking for cysts, as well as analyzing the appearance of your ovaries and the thickness of your uterus.","html":"<p>There is no test to definitively diagnose PCOS. Your doctor will likely reccomend a pelvic exam, blood test, and an ultrasound to help reach a diagnosis. The pelvic exam will be to see if there are any immediate visual abnormalities. The blood test is to determine your hormone levels as PCOS is a hormone disease usually caused by excess androgens. In the ultrasound, your doctor will be checking for cysts, as well as analyzing the appearance of your ovaries and the thickness of your uterus.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"PCOS is a tricky disorder and quite hard to definitively diagnose, so there isn't a one size fit all path to diagnosis. Ususally, you doctor will start with a conversation about your symptoms, then run a blood test or pelvic exam. In some cases your doctor may also run an ultrasound to check out the appearence of your ovaries and the surrounding tissue to be 100% sure. If you think you may have PCOS and are having trouble getting diagnosed, we know advocating for yourself and navigating the medical system can be hard. To be extra ready for your first appointment we reccomend preparing a detailed list of your symptoms and the length of time you have had them, all the medications and supplements you take, a record of your menstrual cycle, and a list of all your questions. 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Sometimes PCOS develops later, for example, in response to substantial weight gain.\n\nSigns and symptoms of PCOS vary. A diagnosis of PCOS is made when you experience at least two of these signs:\n\n- Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and abnormally heavy periods.\n- Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe acne and male-pattern baldness.\n- Polycystic ovaries. Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain follicles that surround the eggs. As a result, the ovaries might fail to function regularly.\" Quoted!! need to add link for sure.","html":"<p>Signs and symptoms of PCOS often develop around the time of the your first menstrual period, during puberty. Sometimes PCOS develops later, for example, in response to substantial weight gain.</p>\n<p>Signs and symptoms of PCOS vary. A diagnosis of PCOS is made when you experience at least two of these signs:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Irregular periods. Infrequent, irregular or prolonged menstrual cycles are the most common sign of PCOS. For example, you might have fewer than nine periods a year, more than 35 days between periods and abnormally heavy periods.</li>\n<li>Excess androgen. Elevated levels of male hormones may result in physical signs, such as excess facial and body hair (hirsutism), and occasionally severe acne and male-pattern baldness.</li>\n<li>Polycystic ovaries. Your ovaries might be enlarged and contain follicles that surround the eggs. 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Folks with PCOS have irregular or prolonged periods due to high levels of androgens, or hormones typically produced by those who are assigned male at birth. 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Some say it's healthy if consumed in moderation, and others say to abstain from it entirely. Like most things, there is no black and white, and whether coffee is good or bad for you is entirely up to each individual. \n\nCoffee is packed with polyphenols and antioxidants and can help protect against free radicals, it helps stimulate cognitive function, and research has shown that coffee consumption can protect us from alzheimer's. Some say coffee can exacerbate period cramps, and this is mainly due to the fact that it is a vasoconstrictor, meaning it makes blood vessels in the body constrict. This can cause the vessels in your uterus to tighten and can make period cramps worse as during our period the blood supply. There are three large studies that support this. Coffee can be enjoyed with best results if cycled correctly in moderation when timed right with where we are in our menstrual phase. 1 cup of coffee (preferably with a meal to slow down absorption of caffeine and help ease a cortisol and blood sugar spike) can be enjoyied daily. However, in the 5 days leading up to your period and  when the anti-inflammatory hormone progesterone begins to decline and inflammatory prostaglandins increase, switch your cup of coffee for matcha, or a caffeine free alternative like dandelion root tea (bonus this is a diuretic and will help with PMS bloat) or hot cacao. Once your period is over you can switch back to coffee.","html":"<p>Coffee is one of the most contentious foods in the health world. Some say it's healthy if consumed in moderation, and others say to abstain from it entirely. 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However, in the 5 days leading up to your period and  when the anti-inflammatory hormone progesterone begins to decline and inflammatory prostaglandins increase, switch your cup of coffee for matcha, or a caffeine free alternative like dandelion root tea (bonus this is a diuretic and will help with PMS bloat) or hot cacao. Once your period is over you can switch back to coffee.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"There are many studies confirming that coffee intensifies period cramps, since it can make the blood vessels in your uterus tighten.\n\nCoffee can be enjoyed at the right times of your menstrual cycle. Eat a meal with 1 daily cup of coffee to slow down the absorption of caffeine. Maybe find a caffeine replacement for the 5 days leading up to your period. 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Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:\n1) Icy cold water\n2) General stain remover\n3) White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!\n4) Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes\n5) A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth\n6) Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting","html":"<p>Ok first off, don't panic! Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Icy cold water</li>\n<li>General stain remover</li>\n<li>White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!</li>\n<li>Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes</li>\n<li>A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth</li>\n<li>Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting</li>\n</ol>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Ok first off, don't panic! Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:\n1) Icy cold water\n2) General stain remover\n3) White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!\n4) Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes\n5) A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth\n6) Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting","html":"<p>Ok first off, don't panic! Leaks are normal. If blood leaks through your tampon it will likely be absorbed into your underwear, whatever else you're wearing on your bottoms, and worst-case-scenario, maybe a little spot on whatever you're sitting on. Here are 6 suggestions to get a stain out:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Icy cold water</li>\n<li>General stain remover</li>\n<li>White vinegar mixed with normal soap or detergent, rubbed with a cold wet towel. Then throw the item into a cold wash cycle!</li>\n<li>Squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain and let sit for 5 minutes</li>\n<li>A mixture of ⅔ water and ⅓ salt gently scrubbed into the fabric with a wet cloth</li>\n<li>Mixed baking soda and cold water gently rubbed in (let it sit for at least 30 minutes then wash it in the washing machine on a cold setting</li>\n</ol>"}},"sources":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"https://www.byrdie.com/how-to-remove-period-stains-4774965\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=800&h=451&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=1600&h=901&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=1600&h=901&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=400&h=225&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=800&h=451&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/9jIrqpVKuyTjZJ9jxb2rD/a043d092bcde77ff4156658613a86c2c/light_tampon_169.jpg?w=1600&h=901&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":901}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=63&h=63&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=125&h=125&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/4As56pDvXFtkEMGa1uwVJR/b7ae69e1048c1f92666ecac495a2aa8a/light_tampon_250.jpg?w=500&h=500&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"What are the best ways to reduce cramps?","triggerWarning":null,"metaTitle":null,"metaDescription":null,"isBottomVideo":null,"video":null,"topics":["Symptoms","Movement"],"slug":"what-are-the-best-ways-to-reduce-cramps","isBlogPost":null,"date":null,"previewText":null,"createdAt":"2021-03-25T07:22:28.643Z","isFeatured":null,"auxImages":null,"type":null,"interviewQuestions":null,"listicleItems":null,"bodyP1":null,"bodyP2":null,"augustAuthor":null,"medicalAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Here are some things that can help ease cramps:\n- Over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Always follow the instructions on the bottle. Talk with your doctor before taking pain medication if you have an allergy to aspirin or severe asthma.\n- Light exercises to lessen tension in your body.\n- Wearing a heating pad can relax your muscles.\n- Taking a hot bath.\n- Having an orgasm (by yourself or with a partner).\n- Rest.\n- Hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, ring, implant, and hormonal IUD).\n- Acupuncture and acupressure.\n- Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) — therapy that uses mild electric currents to stimulate your nerves to relieve pain.\n- Certain vitamins and herbs like vitamin B1, fish oil, fenugreek, ginger, valerian, zataria, and zinc sulfate.\n- Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.","html":"<p>Here are some things that can help ease cramps:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over-the-counter pain medicine like ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), or acetaminophen (Tylenol). Always follow the instructions on the bottle. Talk with your doctor before taking pain medication if you have an allergy to aspirin or severe asthma.</li>\n<li>Light exercises to lessen tension in your body.</li>\n<li>Wearing a heating pad can relax your muscles.</li>\n<li>Taking a hot bath.</li>\n<li>Having an orgasm (by yourself or with a partner).</li>\n<li>Rest.</li>\n<li>Hormonal birth control (like the pill, patch, ring, implant, and hormonal IUD).</li>\n<li>Acupuncture and acupressure.</li>\n<li>Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS) — therapy that uses mild electric currents to stimulate your nerves to relieve pain.</li>\n<li>Certain vitamins and herbs like vitamin B1, fish oil, fenugreek, ginger, valerian, zataria, and zinc sulfate.</li>\n<li>Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.</li>\n</ul>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Pain medication, heating pads on affected body parts, exercise, keeping your body hydrated, and being well rested are some of the best ways to reduce cramps and pain during your period. Before starting new medication, check in with a doctor to make sure your body is alright to consume it.\n","html":"<p>Pain medication, heating pads on affected body parts, exercise, keeping your body hydrated, and being well rested are some of the best ways to reduce cramps and pain during your period. 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Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), at regular doses starting the day before you expect your period to begin can help control the pain of cramps. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-relief meds, talk to your doctor.","html":"<p>Yes. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), at regular doses starting the day before you expect your period to begin can help control the pain of cramps. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-relief meds, talk to your doctor.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Yes, over-the-counter drugs are safe to relieve period pains. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) all can help with period pains. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-relief meds, talk to your doctor.","html":"<p>Yes, over-the-counter drugs are safe to relieve period pains. 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Tampons are designed to be worn in the upper part of the vagina, the part furthest away from the vaginal opening.","html":"<p>No. When a tampon is inserted correctly (pushed far enough in) you won't be able to feel it. Tampons are designed to be worn in the upper part of the vagina, the part furthest away from the vaginal opening.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Not necessarily, everyone is different, but it should fit comfortably and correctly. They are made to be put inside the upper part of the vagina, the furthest away from the vaginal opening. \n\nIf you are finding tampons uncomfortable no matter how hard you try, maybe try a different product.","html":"<p>Not necessarily, everyone is different, but it should fit comfortably and correctly. 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This means that you might have a stain in your swimsuit and know that the second you get out of the water, your blood flow will go back to normal. This means you will likely want to wear some sort of menstrual product, unless you’re near the end of your period and your flow is very light.\n\nTampons are a great period product to wear while swimming. You can wear a tampon for four to eight hours, so if you’re spending all day at the beach, you might want to change your tampon once or twice. 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You can wear a tampon for four to eight hours, so if you’re spending all day at the beach, you might want to change your tampon once or twice. Just bring a few tampons with you and note where the bathrooms are when you arrive.\"</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Tampons are a great period product to wear while swimming, or spending all day at the beach! You might have a little leakage because, contrary to myths, your flow does not completely stop in the water; it is reduced, but not stopped. A tampon is a great way to avoid stains on your bathing suit and a safeguard for when you get out of the water. Just don't get distracted building sandcastles and remember to change it...","html":"<p>Tampons are a great period product to wear while swimming, or spending all day at the beach! You might have a little leakage because, contrary to myths, your flow does not completely stop in the water; it is reduced, but not stopped. 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Endometriosis symptoms: painful periods (debilitating pain), chronic pelvic pain (sometimes chronic/ severe pelvic pain even off your period), painful intercourse (dyspareunia), ovarian cysts (\"These cysts, known as endometriomas, are another hallmark of endometriosis. They can become large and painful, and often need to be removed.\"), infertility ( \"Infertility is defined as not conceiving within one year despite regular sexual intercourse without contraception.\") Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>If your periods are getting heavier or your cramps are getting worse over time (over 2 or 3 months), we recommend getting evaluated to see what’s going on. 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It may take several years for the hormones that control menstruation to reach a balance.\n\nMenstrual periods also may be very irregular at the other end of the menstrual years. Many people realize that they are approaching perimenopause and menopause when their otherwise regular periods become irregular. Menopause occurs when it has been 12 months since you had a menstrual period.\nAside from menopause, pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period. \n\nIf you are not pregnant, other causes of missed or irregular periods include:\n\n- Excessive weight loss or gain\n- Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia\n- Increased exercise. (Missed periods are common in endurance athletes)\n- Emotional stress\n- Illness\n- Travel\n- Medicines such as birth control methods, which may cause lighter, less frequent, more frequent, skipped periods, or no periods at all\n- Hormone problems. This may cause a change in the levels of the hormones that the body needs to support menstruation.\n- Illegal drug use\n- Problems with the pelvic organs, such as imperforate hymen, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or Asherman's syndrome\n- Breastfeeding. Many people do not resume regular periods until they have completed breastfeeding","html":"<p>Menstrual periods are often irregular during the first few years after menstruation starts. It may take several years for the hormones that control menstruation to reach a balance.</p>\n<p>Menstrual periods also may be very irregular at the other end of the menstrual years. Many people realize that they are approaching perimenopause and menopause when their otherwise regular periods become irregular. Menopause occurs when it has been 12 months since you had a menstrual period.\nAside from menopause, pregnancy is the most common cause of a missed period.</p>\n<p>If you are not pregnant, other causes of missed or irregular periods include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excessive weight loss or gain</li>\n<li>Eating disorders, such as anorexia or bulimia</li>\n<li>Increased exercise. (Missed periods are common in endurance athletes)</li>\n<li>Emotional stress</li>\n<li>Illness</li>\n<li>Travel</li>\n<li>Medicines such as birth control methods, which may cause lighter, less frequent, more frequent, skipped periods, or no periods at all</li>\n<li>Hormone problems. This may cause a change in the levels of the hormones that the body needs to support menstruation.</li>\n<li>Illegal drug use</li>\n<li>Problems with the pelvic organs, such as imperforate hymen, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or Asherman's syndrome</li>\n<li>Breastfeeding. Many people do not resume regular periods until they have completed breastfeeding</li>\n</ul>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"There may be many reasons why your period is late. It's totally normal to have an irregular period during your first few years menstruating as you body and hormones are still figuring it all out. \n\nLater in life, there may be some other reasons for why your period is late such as: pregancy (one of the most common reasons), stress, PCOS, birth control, travel, weather, or even exercise. \n\nPlease go to a doctor if you are concerned - it's always better to check in than to ignore it.","html":"<p>There may be many reasons why your period is late. It's totally normal to have an irregular period during your first few years menstruating as you body and hormones are still figuring it all out.</p>\n<p>Later in life, there may be some other reasons for why your period is late such as: pregancy (one of the most common reasons), stress, PCOS, birth control, travel, weather, or even exercise.</p>\n<p>Please go to a doctor if you are concerned - it's always better to check in than to ignore 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missed period does not mean you are pregnant! There are a variety of reasons such as:\n\n- If you've had unprotected sex and your period is late, take a home pregnancy test to find out if you're pregnant or not\n- You may also have a late or skipped period due to stress, sudden weight loss, excessive, being overweight, breastfeeding, approaching menopause, or taking some contraceptives \n- Some long-term medical conditions, like an overactive thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease can also cause your periods to stop or become irregular\n- Many menstruators have irregular cycles due to natural variation \n\nCheck in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>A missed period does not mean you are pregnant! There are a variety of reasons such as:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you've had unprotected sex and your period is late, take a home pregnancy test to find out if you're pregnant or not</li>\n<li>You may also have a late or skipped period due to stress, sudden weight loss, excessive, being overweight, breastfeeding, approaching menopause, or taking some contraceptives</li>\n<li>Some long-term medical conditions, like an overactive thyroid, polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and heart disease can also cause your periods to stop or become irregular</li>\n<li>Many menstruators have irregular cycles due to natural variation</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"No it does not! Some periods do not come every month, for a multitude of reasons. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities. ","html":"<p>No it does not! 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Early in the cycle, the adolescent's brain is dominated by estrogen. During this period, one may feel happy, peaceful, and even more social than usual, as estrogen can dampen the effects of adrenaline and other stress hormones. On day 14, luteinizing hormone surges to induce ovulation. The actual release of the egg then triggers an increase in progesterone, which prepares the body for the implantation of a fertilized embryo by thickening the lining of the uterus. This phase also brings more emotional changes. The premenstrual phase makes some menstruators feel tired, irritable, anxious, absent-minded, and even unmotivated; other menstruators barely notice these changes. Some folks also experience physical effects such as tender breasts or food cravings related to these rapidly shifting hormone levels.\nThe first year or so of menstruation can be unpredictable—some menstruate every month but others only do so a few times a year—but paying attention to hormonal fluctuations and how they potentially affect one’s mood, sense of physical well-being, productivity, decision-making, and other things can be very useful. For those who experience severe mood swings, hormonal birth control may bring some relief.  \n\nThe moral of the story - your mood is swinging throughout your entire cycle. Here is the breakdown of the rise & fall of the three key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone:\nWeek 1: Estrogen starts at its lowest point and steadily rises. As it rises you go from feeling fatigued and quiet, to more energized, optimistic and motivated to socialize as well as improved memory. Your libido (sex drive) increases, and your muscle retention builds, although you may experience loss of appetite.\nWeek 2: Estrogen and testosterone rise til they peak (at ovulation - 14th day in 28-day cycle). All of the positive effects of week 1 are enhanced making you more confident, braver, and ready to take on challenges. There is an output of pain-masking endorphins caused by the rise in estrogen which means going to the dentist, getting waxed, or getting a flu shot may hurt less. One downside of your Week 2: Some people experience anxiety or greater stress during this cycle week due to high estrogen triggering excessive arousal in the brain. Meditation, yoga, moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) and chamomile tea all help reduce this hormone-fueled anxiety.\nWeek 3: begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: Progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of week then estrogen rises again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. As progesterone rises, it slows you down, makes you quieter, more cautious and a bit foggy and physically fatigued. Progesterone makes you have increased hunger and food cravings towards fat and calories. This is because your body is mimicking pregnancy therefore wants you to eat more. If you don't eat enough during this phase, your body may experience a dramatic shift in mood leading to feelings of anger or sadness.\nWeek 4: Estrogen and progesterone plunge therefore your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable or anxious. Not all people have bad moods during their premenstrual weeks, depending on genes and how healthy your lifestyle is (exercise, nutritious foods, good sleep, etc.). 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The premenstrual phase makes some menstruators feel tired, irritable, anxious, absent-minded, and even unmotivated; other menstruators barely notice these changes. Some folks also experience physical effects such as tender breasts or food cravings related to these rapidly shifting hormone levels.\nThe first year or so of menstruation can be unpredictable—some menstruate every month but others only do so a few times a year—but paying attention to hormonal fluctuations and how they potentially affect one’s mood, sense of physical well-being, productivity, decision-making, and other things can be very useful. For those who experience severe mood swings, hormonal birth control may bring some relief.</p>\n<p>The moral of the story - your mood is swinging throughout your entire cycle. Here is the breakdown of the rise &#x26; fall of the three key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone:\nWeek 1: Estrogen starts at its lowest point and steadily rises. As it rises you go from feeling fatigued and quiet, to more energized, optimistic and motivated to socialize as well as improved memory. Your libido (sex drive) increases, and your muscle retention builds, although you may experience loss of appetite.\nWeek 2: Estrogen and testosterone rise til they peak (at ovulation - 14th day in 28-day cycle). All of the positive effects of week 1 are enhanced making you more confident, braver, and ready to take on challenges. There is an output of pain-masking endorphins caused by the rise in estrogen which means going to the dentist, getting waxed, or getting a flu shot may hurt less. One downside of your Week 2: Some people experience anxiety or greater stress during this cycle week due to high estrogen triggering excessive arousal in the brain. Meditation, yoga, moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) and chamomile tea all help reduce this hormone-fueled anxiety.\nWeek 3: begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: Progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of week then estrogen rises again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. As progesterone rises, it slows you down, makes you quieter, more cautious and a bit foggy and physically fatigued. Progesterone makes you have increased hunger and food cravings towards fat and calories. This is because your body is mimicking pregnancy therefore wants you to eat more. If you don't eat enough during this phase, your body may experience a dramatic shift in mood leading to feelings of anger or sadness.\nWeek 4: Estrogen and progesterone plunge therefore your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable or anxious. Not all people have bad moods during their premenstrual weeks, depending on genes and how healthy your lifestyle is (exercise, nutritious foods, good sleep, etc.). Plunging estrogen can make you cynical, pessimistic and critical since you're focusing more on negatives than positives. Your libido will return during this week - although not caused by hormones, researchers believe it’s caused by nerve endings below getting stimulated and ready for menstruation.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Mood swings happen as the four phases of the menstruation cycle happen, and your hormones change levels. You feel in lower moods during weeks 3 (after ovulation) and 4 (leading up to your period). 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You may have amenorrhea if you: haven't had your period for three months in a row or if you haven't had your first period by age 15. Amenorrhea happens in 3% to 4% of menstruators. If you are noticing irregularities, check in with your doctor!","html":"<p>The absence of menstrual periods before menopause is called amenorrhea. You may have amenorrhea if you: haven't had your period for three months in a row or if you haven't had your first period by age 15. Amenorrhea happens in 3% to 4% of menstruators. If you are noticing irregularities, check in with your doctor!</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"When you have missed you period for 3 months or have not had your first period by age 15, you may have amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is the absence of a menstrual cycle before menopause. It is rare, affecting 3-4% of menstruating people. 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You’ll feel them lower in the abdomen than your stomach and the pain can reach your upper legs and lower back. Your stomach may be upset, but period cramps will be lower in your abdomen than a stomach ache. During menstruation, the uterine lining sheds itself, along with blood. At that time, the body releases chemicals called prostaglandins which cause an inflammatory response that causes the uterus to contract –– these are cramps. The cramping usually starts the day before or the day bleeding begins. The cramping should not last for the entire period.\" If you are having ongoing pain or any other irregularities, check in with your doctor! ","html":"<p>Period cramps can feel like an ache – they can be sharp and stabbing or a consistent, dull pain. You’ll feel them lower in the abdomen than your stomach and the pain can reach your upper legs and lower back. Your stomach may be upset, but period cramps will be lower in your abdomen than a stomach ache. 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Some prostaglandins can also constrict blood vessels throughout your body, which can cause headaches and make you light-headed.\n\nPeriod-related migraine: This affects approximately 60 percent of menstruators. They’re caused by fluctuating levels of estrogen, and can happen right before, during, or after your period.\nLike other types of migraine, period-related migraine causes one-sided, throbbing attacks that can cause you to feel light-headed.\n\nDehydration: Hormones can affect your hydration levels, and their fluctuations around your period can make you more likely to become dehydrated. This can make you feel light-headed.","html":"<p>In most cases, it’s normal to feel a little light-headed during your period, but it can be a sign of an underlying condition. Some more common reasons for this symptom are:</p>\n<p>Anemia from blood loss: Anemia is a condition in which you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body. This can make you feel light-headed.\nIron-deficiency anemia, which is the most common type of anemia, can be caused by heavy periods. If you have iron-deficiency anemia, you may need to take iron supplements during your period.</p>\n<p>Pain from cramps: Cramps are the feeling of your uterus contracting, which happens during your period in order to help shed the uterine lining. They can range from mild to severe.\nCramps are a normal part of a menstrual cycle, but severe cramps may be a sign of an underlying condition such as endometriosis.\nPain from cramps, especially severe ones, can cause you to feel light-headed during your period.</p>\n<p>Action of hormones called prostaglandins: Prostaglandins are hormones that help regulate many bodily processes, including your menstrual cycle. However, it’s possible to produce excess prostaglandins during your period.\nExcess prostaglandins can cause your cramps to be worse than normal, because they can contract the muscles in your uterus. Some prostaglandins can also constrict blood vessels throughout your body, which can cause headaches and make you light-headed.</p>\n<p>Period-related migraine: This affects approximately 60 percent of menstruators. They’re caused by fluctuating levels of estrogen, and can happen right before, during, or after your period.\nLike other types of migraine, period-related migraine causes one-sided, throbbing attacks that can cause you to feel light-headed.</p>\n<p>Dehydration: Hormones can affect your hydration levels, and their fluctuations around your period can make you more likely to become dehydrated. This can make you feel light-headed.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Lots of things can make you lightheaded on your period - pain from cramps, anemia, hormones, period-related migraines, or even just dehydration! 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You may see bright red blood on your heaviest days and brown blood on your lightest days. Black or brown is usually old blood, which has had time to oxidize, changing the hue. The deep color may merely mean that the blood has been in the uterus for a while. Dark red blood is associated with the end of your period. You may also see this color blood toward the end of your normal menstrual period as your flow slows. However, if you notice any bleeding in between your periods, it could be a sign of menstrual irregularities or sexually transmitted infections. If you see bright red blood before your period, contact your doctor. Your blood may appear pink in color at the beginning or end of your period, especially if you’re spotting. This lighter shade usually means that the blood has mixed with your cervical fluid. Blood may appear orange after it mixes with cervical fluid. If you see gray, green, or yellow discharge, call your doctor as these could be a sign of infection. 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Blood may appear orange after it mixes with cervical fluid. If you see gray, green, or yellow discharge, call your doctor as these could be a sign of infection. If you think you may be pregnant and have any bleeding, see your doctor.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Period blood can be a wide variety of colors, not just the typical red associated with blood. This can include brownish red, browns, and deep reds. Browner and darker hues of blood could be due to the process of oxidation where older blood has been exposed to oxygen for a longer time, therefore changing the color. Meanwhile lighter shades of red merely mean that the blood is newer and has not had the time to oxidize and get darker. Nonetheless, changing colors is entirely normal!","html":"<p>Period blood can be a wide variety of colors, not just the typical red associated with blood. This can include brownish red, browns, and deep reds. Browner and darker hues of blood could be due to the process of oxidation where older blood has been exposed to oxygen for a longer time, therefore changing the color. Meanwhile lighter shades of red merely mean that the blood is newer and has not had the time to oxidize and get darker. 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The most common variety, TSS from Staphylococcus aureus, has a fatality rate of less than 3%. It is important to remember that if TSS is diagnosed and treated early there is a good chance of recovery\n\nPeople who die from toxic shock are killed by the body's response to the toxins released by staph bacteria. Most people suffer hypotensive shock, in which the heart and lungs stop working.\n\nMenstruators and non-menstruators can get toxic shock syndrome, for example following burns, boils, insect bites or infections after surgery. About half of the reported cases are linked to use of tampons; the other half are not. ","html":"<p>TSS is more rare than people think, but it is still something to be taken seriously. Statistics suggest that only around three of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with TSS related to tampon use — that’s about .003%. In the U.S., TSS is estimated to affect 3-6 people per 100,000 per year and TSS related to tampon use occurs in about 1 in 100,000 menstruators. TSS is a very serious illness for people who do get it, but it’s not as fatal as you might think. The most common variety, TSS from Staphylococcus aureus, has a fatality rate of less than 3%. It is important to remember that if TSS is diagnosed and treated early there is a good chance of recovery</p>\n<p>People who die from toxic shock are killed by the body's response to the toxins released by staph bacteria. Most people suffer hypotensive shock, in which the heart and lungs stop working.</p>\n<p>Menstruators and non-menstruators can get toxic shock syndrome, for example following burns, boils, insect bites or infections after surgery. About half of the reported cases are linked to use of tampons; the other half are not.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"You don't need to be scared (it's less common than you think), but it also shouldn't be laughed off. If you frequently change out soaked tampons and keep yourself clean, you are less likely to get TSS. 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Check out this friend of August, [@jasminealiciacarter](https://www.instagram.com/jasminealiciacarter/ \"@jasminealiciacarter\"), the founder of this beautiful menstrual art page: [@menstrualartmovement](https://www.instagram.com/menstrualartmovement/ \"@menstrualartmovement\"), on Instagram for tips on how to get started with that!","html":"<p>So, there's been no official research conducted, but supposedly there are parts of menstrual blood that have proven to be beneficial to the skin, such as anti-inflammatory elements. Lots of people use mentstrual blood for other reasons like art are fertilizer too!  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These issues can be caused by many different things, including scarring, hormonal imbalances, certain diseases or conditions, and even some medications. If your periods are extremely heavy, it can lead to chronic blood loss that is hard for your body to keep up with, which can then cause anemia or low blood hemoglobin. Two of the most common disorders that cause period problems are uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Fibroids are benign tumors, or growths, made of uterine muscle cells that grow inside or outside of the wall of the uterus, or womb. Studies estimate that more than 70% of menstruating people in the U.S. have at least one fibroid during their lives. But most menstruators who have them don’t have symptoms. Endometriosis is caused by tissue normally found in the uterus growing outside it on other organs. Many people with endometriosis never have any symptoms. But some have life-altering ones. 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Brown period blood is associated with: \n-The beginning or end of your period, Lochia (The bleeding menstruators experience for the first four to six weeks after delivering a baby is. It starts out relatively heavy. Then from day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), pregnancy, missed miscarriage (You may not experience heavy bleeding or clots, but some menstruators do develop dark brown spotting or bleeding). \n\nYou may see dark red blood upon waking during your period or after you’ve been lying down for a while. The deep color may simply mean that the blood has been sitting in the uterus for a while but hasn’t oxidized to the point of turning brown. Dark red period blood is associated with: the end of your period, lochia (The bleeding after delivering a baby starts out heavy and may contain clots. It may appear dark red in color for the first three days before changing to different shades and textures. Menstruators who had cesarean sections may only experience this heavy bleeding for the first 24 hours). \n\nYour period may start with bright red bleeding. This means that the blood is fresh and is flowing quickly. Your blood may stay this way your whole period or may darken as your flow slows. Red blood is associated with: infection (Some infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, may cause bleeding between periods. If you’re seeing blood before you’re due to start your period, consider contacting your doctor), pregnancy, polyps or fibroids (These noncancerous growths in the uterus may cause heavy flow during your periods or at other times throughout the menstrual cycle. They can be large or small and cause other symptoms like pain and pressure). \n\nYour blood may appear pink in color at the beginning or end of your period, especially if you’re spotting. This lighter shade likely indicates that the blood has mixed with your cervical fluid, diluting its hue. Pink blood is associated with: Lochia (From day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), Low estrogen (Sometimes pink menstrual blood may indicate low estrogen levels in the body. Estrogen helps to stabilize the uterine lining. Without this hormone, you may shed the lining at times throughout your cycle — leading to spotting of various colors, including pink. Some causes of low estrogen include being on a hormonal birth control that doesn’t contain estrogen, or perimenopause), mid-cycle spotting (If you’re pregnant, a gush of clear or pink fluid from the vagina may be a sign of miscarriage. Other signs including cramping, passage of tissue, and loss of pregnancy symptoms).\n\nWhen blood mixes with cervical fluid it may also appear orange. As a result, you may see orange discharge for the same reasons you see pink discharge. Orange blood is associated with: Implantation spotting (Some menstruators report seeing orange or pink spotting around the time of suspected implantation or 10 to 14 days after conception. Not all menstruators experience implantation spotting, but it can range in color. If you have spotting that doesn’t turn into a period, it’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test), Infection (Any abnormally colored or unusual discharge may also be a sign of bacterial infection or sexually transmitted infection (STI)).\n\nSeeing gray or off-white discharge is a reason to call your doctor. Gray blood is associated with: Infection (This hue may indicate that you have an infection brewing, like bacterial vaginosis. Other signs of infection include: fever, pain, itching, foul odor), Miscarriage (If you’re pregnant, gray discharge may be a sign of miscarriage. 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Then from day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), pregnancy, missed miscarriage (You may not experience heavy bleeding or clots, but some menstruators do develop dark brown spotting or bleeding).</p>\n<p>You may see dark red blood upon waking during your period or after you’ve been lying down for a while. The deep color may simply mean that the blood has been sitting in the uterus for a while but hasn’t oxidized to the point of turning brown. Dark red period blood is associated with: the end of your period, lochia (The bleeding after delivering a baby starts out heavy and may contain clots. It may appear dark red in color for the first three days before changing to different shades and textures. Menstruators who had cesarean sections may only experience this heavy bleeding for the first 24 hours).</p>\n<p>Your period may start with bright red bleeding. This means that the blood is fresh and is flowing quickly. Your blood may stay this way your whole period or may darken as your flow slows. Red blood is associated with: infection (Some infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, may cause bleeding between periods. If you’re seeing blood before you’re due to start your period, consider contacting your doctor), pregnancy, polyps or fibroids (These noncancerous growths in the uterus may cause heavy flow during your periods or at other times throughout the menstrual cycle. They can be large or small and cause other symptoms like pain and pressure).</p>\n<p>Your blood may appear pink in color at the beginning or end of your period, especially if you’re spotting. This lighter shade likely indicates that the blood has mixed with your cervical fluid, diluting its hue. Pink blood is associated with: Lochia (From day four onward, lochia may be pinkish or brownish in color), Low estrogen (Sometimes pink menstrual blood may indicate low estrogen levels in the body. Estrogen helps to stabilize the uterine lining. Without this hormone, you may shed the lining at times throughout your cycle — leading to spotting of various colors, including pink. Some causes of low estrogen include being on a hormonal birth control that doesn’t contain estrogen, or perimenopause), mid-cycle spotting (If you’re pregnant, a gush of clear or pink fluid from the vagina may be a sign of miscarriage. Other signs including cramping, passage of tissue, and loss of pregnancy symptoms).</p>\n<p>When blood mixes with cervical fluid it may also appear orange. As a result, you may see orange discharge for the same reasons you see pink discharge. Orange blood is associated with: Implantation spotting (Some menstruators report seeing orange or pink spotting around the time of suspected implantation or 10 to 14 days after conception. Not all menstruators experience implantation spotting, but it can range in color. If you have spotting that doesn’t turn into a period, it’s a good idea to take a pregnancy test), Infection (Any abnormally colored or unusual discharge may also be a sign of bacterial infection or sexually transmitted infection (STI)).</p>\n<p>Seeing gray or off-white discharge is a reason to call your doctor. Gray blood is associated with: Infection (This hue may indicate that you have an infection brewing, like bacterial vaginosis. Other signs of infection include: fever, pain, itching, foul odor), Miscarriage (If you’re pregnant, gray discharge may be a sign of miscarriage. Tissue passing from the vagina may be gray in color as well).</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Menstrual blood can change in color through the course of the period and is typically not a cause for concern. The blood can appear dark red to even brown or black, which means it’s oxidized - the same process that turns an avocado brown when it is exposed to air. 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There is no evidence that tampons directly cause TSS – the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus are the cause of the illness – not the tampon. This explains why menstruators using pads and non-menstruators can get TSS. However, those who use tampons during their period have a higher risk of TSS than those who do not. Cases have also followed surgery. In more than 30% of cases, no obvious bacterial infection can be found.\n\nIn the case of pads, you decide what works best for you as there isn't the risk of toxic shock syndrome.You can wear a pad overnight or for six hours or more during the day. If you have a heavy flow, you will need to change it more often and bring along supplies when you are away from home.\n\nIf you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities, check in with a doctor. ","html":"<p>The majority of cases of TSS occur during menstruation, mostly associated with tampon use. 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Suppression of puberty with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist analogs (GnRHa) in a pediatric transgender patient can pause the maturation of germ cells, and thus, affect fertility potential. Testosterone therapy in transgender men can suppress ovulation and alter ovarian histology, while estrogen therapy in transgender women can lead to impaired spermatogenesis and testicular atrophy. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is unclear. Gender-affirming surgery that includes a hysterectomy and oophorectomy in transmen or orchiectomy in transwomen results in permanent sterility.","html":"<p>Transgender individuals who undergo gender-affirming medical or surgical therapies are at risk for infertility. Suppression of puberty with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist analogs (GnRHa) in a pediatric transgender patient can pause the maturation of germ cells, and thus, affect fertility potential. Testosterone therapy in transgender men can suppress ovulation and alter ovarian histology, while estrogen therapy in transgender women can lead to impaired spermatogenesis and testicular atrophy. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is unclear. Gender-affirming surgery that includes a hysterectomy and oophorectomy in transmen or orchiectomy in transwomen results in permanent sterility.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Transgender men taking testosterone hormones can decrease the hormones in their body that support fertility. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is not clear. (The reason why this correlation is not studied more is because medical research has been very binary and hetero-beneficial until very recently.)\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Transgender men taking testosterone hormones can decrease the hormones in their body that support fertility. The effect of hormone therapy on fertility is potentially reversible, but the extent is not clear. 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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":"<p>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. 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Those who are transitioning or managing their gender dysphoria can struggle during the time of their period because it doesn’t match up with their true identity.\nProgesterone based contraceptives can be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Periods are reinforced in the media as \"\"a women's body's way of preparing itself for pregnancy,\"\" which is very dysphoric for people who are not a woman or who do not desire to become pregnant. Those who are transitioning or managing their gender dysphoria can struggle during the time of their period because it doesn’t match up with their true identity.\nProgesterone based contraceptives can be useful for people transitioning before they start or until they decide to go ahead with testosterone therapy (which will also often stop menses).</p>\n<p>For more information, check out our <a href=\"https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d\">Gender Inclusivity Period Talk</a> guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!</p>"}},"sources":null,"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=webp 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=3200&h=1800&q=80&fm=webp 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=png 400w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=png 800w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=png 1600w,\nhttps://downloads.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/7vCa92Oa2o7XFMCMpRy1tm/3c6d1379391b0f254e627bd44e55d951/pexels-gabby-k-6311229-2.png?w=3200&h=1800&q=80&fm=png 3200w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":900}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=png 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=png 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=png 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/01xWpDbmW7e5cnzNP8Vimf/f0e07200ebf99117940f4c0d279a2cca/pexels-gabby-k-6311229.png?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=png 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is gender inclusive? 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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":"<p>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.</p>\n<p>If 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.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"The best way to start is by asking any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OBGYNs and their OBGYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in your city and asking them for reccomendations. When all else fails you can always check online and read the reviews of all your local OBGYNS.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>The best way to start is by asking any gender non-conforming people in your network about gender-inclusive OBGYNs and their OBGYN experiences. Another great option is to visit an LGBTQ+ center in your city and asking them for reccomendations. 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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":"<p>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. 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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. \n\nRemember, your 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 — both by your physician and the entire staff of the facility.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Yes, there are! 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.</p>\n<p>Remember, your health and comfort is  the most important thing. 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They examined three aspects of cognition across two menstrual cycles, and found that the levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in your system have NO impact on your working memory, cognitive bias or ability to pay attention to two things at once. While some hormones were associated with changes across one cycle in some of the participants, these effects didn't repeat in the following cycle. Overall, none of the hormones the team studied had any replicable, consistent effect on study participants' cognition.\n\nIt actually turns out that menstruators are more adept at certain skills, such as spatial awareness, after their period. Three weeks after, they are significantly better communicators – and, oddly, particularly good at telling when others are feeling fearful. 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Three weeks after, they are significantly better communicators – and, oddly, particularly good at telling when others are feeling fearful. Finally, for part of their cycles their brains are actually bigger.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"There is nothing scientifically proven that we cannot do while on our periods! Actually, some research shows that the menstrual cycle helps those who menstruate have BETTER mental abilities!  ","html":"<p>There is nothing scientifically proven that we cannot do while on our periods! 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It usually means less teen pregnancy, more understanding about STIs, and, duh, an understanding about our OWN human biology & identity...sign me UP! One thing that we can do is to support open and inclusive sexual education curriculums in all schools around the world.\n\nFor more information, check out our [Gender Inclusivity Period Talk](https://docsend.com/view/ekwhcdpbufxjgd6d) guide, made in partnership with Schuyler Bailar!","html":"<p>Get rid of the taboo &#x26; stigma! Use the actual names and words for body parts &#x26; products instead of nicknames! Sex Ed is such an important subject to study not just in school but in general. There are hundreds of studies showing that Sex Ed can reduce risk behavior and talk about sexual health in a positive way. It usually means less teen pregnancy, more understanding about STIs, and, duh, an understanding about our OWN human biology &#x26; identity...sign me UP! 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This is due to cortisol levels which increase and suppress your cycle. This is because, in terms of evolution, periods of stress  might not be a great time to have a baby, therefore stress can stop or delay your cycle.","html":"<p>Stress can actually cause your period to be late or delayed. This is due to cortisol levels which increase and suppress your cycle. This is because, in terms of evolution, periods of stress  might not be a great time to have a baby, therefore stress can stop or delay your cycle.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Stress can make you miss your period. When your body recognizes that you are stressed or anxious. it works to calm you down, causing your body to hold off on critical parts of the menstrual cycle, like ovulation. You are not alone!","html":"<p>Stress can make you miss your period. When your body recognizes that you are stressed or anxious. it works to calm you down, causing your body to hold off on critical parts of the menstrual cycle, like ovulation. You are not alone!</p>"}},"sources":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://tampax.com/en-us/period-health/stress-and-periods/#:~:text=Yup%2C%20stress%20can%20actually%20cause,your%20menstrual%20cycle%2C%20like%20ovulation.\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://tampax.com/en-us/period-health/stress-and-periods/#:~:text=Yup%2C%20stress%20can%20actually%20cause,your%20menstrual%20cycle%2C%20like%20ovulation.\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"https://tampax.com/en-us/period-health/stress-and-periods/#:~:text=Yup%2C%20stress%20can%20actually%20cause,your%20menstrual%20cycle%2C%20like%20ovulation. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\\n\\n\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}"},"medicalBoardMember":null,"heroImage":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=400&h=225&q=80&fm=webp 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=800&h=450&q=80&fm=webp 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=1600&h=900&q=80&fm=webp 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=1600&h=900&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=400&h=225&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 400w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=800&h=450&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 800w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/34ePewfp4VcZ0mtrGfsM33/173490376f1bf9517ffb054af7f8bfd8/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=1600&h=900&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 1600w","sizes":"(min-width: 1600px) 1600px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":1600,"height":900}},"thumbnail":{"gatsbyImageData":{"images":{"sources":[{"srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=63&h=63&q=80&fm=webp 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=125&h=125&q=80&fm=webp 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=250&h=250&q=80&fm=webp 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=500&h=500&q=80&fm=webp 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw","type":"image/webp"}],"fallback":{"src":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg","srcSet":"https://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=63&h=63&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 63w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=125&h=125&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 125w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=250&h=250&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 250w,\nhttps://images.ctfassets.net/imbw84wm8wpn/59gzq0EOPhcm5kh80mDIuA/1380ce02ca3f2a852c16d9543f1af6ce/DE409650-013D-4115-AF9F-0E3F9F03B791_-_Claudia_M.jpg?w=500&h=500&fl=progressive&q=80&fm=jpg 500w","sizes":"(min-width: 250px) 250px, 100vw"}},"layout":"constrained","width":250,"height":250}}},{"question":"Why do I get irritated more easily on my period? 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In week 3, which begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of the week and then rise again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. In week 4, estrogen and progesterone plunge, therefore, your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable, or anxious.","html":"<p>A menstrual cycle is a roughly four-week span of time when three key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone—rise and fall in a specific pattern. In week 1, your estrogen starts at its lowest point and rises steadily. When rising it makes you go from feeling fatigued and quiet, to more energized. In week 2, your estrogen and testosterone levels rise until they peak (at ovulation). During this time, you may experience more stress or anxiety due to the estrogen triggering excessive arousal in the brain. In week 3, which begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days: progesterone rises, estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of the week and then rise again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. In week 4, estrogen and progesterone plunge, therefore, your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable, or anxious.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"The menstrual cycle is driven by hormonal changes (chemicals in your body that affect your emotions, among other functions). These have different effects on different people. 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In week 3, which begins the day after ovulation and lasts 8 days, progesterone rises, and estrogen and testosterone drop during the first half of the week and then rise again. This is the pre-PMS phase (irritability, fatigue, and a down mood) caused by a plunging of estrogen. By the second half of week 3, estrogen rises again which alleviates pre-PMS symptoms, levelling out your mood. In week 4, estrogen and progesterone plunge therefore, your mood gets dragged making you sad, irritable, or anxious.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause mood swings. As the 3 key hormones—estrogen, testosterone and progesterone— in your body rise and fall over the 4 weeks of the menstrual cycle, your mood is affected.","html":"<p>Hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle can cause mood swings. 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It can also worsen pre-existing mental health issues. While underlying depression and anxiety are common in both PMS and PMDD, the hormonal changes that trigger a menstrual period can worsen the symptoms of mood disorders. If you are experiencing severe signs of depression, reach out to a trusted adult or friend, a mental health professional, or doctor.","html":"<p>Changes in hormone levels can cause irritability, anger, depressive or other mood symptoms. It can also worsen pre-existing mental health issues. While underlying depression and anxiety are common in both PMS and PMDD, the hormonal changes that trigger a menstrual period can worsen the symptoms of mood disorders. If you are experiencing severe signs of depression, reach out to a trusted adult or friend, a mental health professional, or doctor.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"The hormonal changes that trigger a menstrual period can worsen the symptoms of mood disorders like PMDD, or general PMS. 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Hormone changes and PMS can lead to cravings of sweet, salty, and oily junk foods, and this intake may play a role in more breakouts.","html":"<p>Just before your period starts, your estrogen and progesterone levels drop, and your testosterone levels fluctuate. This can trigger your sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum, which is an oily substance that lubricates your skin. Too much sebum can result in clogged pores and breakouts. Hormone changes and PMS can lead to cravings of sweet, salty, and oily junk foods, and this intake may play a role in more breakouts.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"You guessed it, It's most likely hormonal! Your acne may flare up right before your period due to a change in your hormones (for example: estrogen and progesterone) during this time of your monthly cycle. It is absolutely normal.","html":"<p>You guessed it, It's most likely hormonal! 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This can result in acne breakouts during your period. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, estrogen and progesterone levels plummet and then menstruation starts. Increased testosterone levels can result in an increase in oil production which affects the skin. Excess sebum can clog your pores causing acne breakouts. If you have any serious concerns, check in with your gynecologist or a dermatologist.","html":"<p>During your menstrual cycle, your hormone levels fluctuate. This can result in acne breakouts during your period. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, estrogen and progesterone levels plummet and then menstruation starts. Increased testosterone levels can result in an increase in oil production which affects the skin. Excess sebum can clog your pores causing acne breakouts. If you have any serious concerns, check in with your gynecologist or a dermatologist.</p>"}},"ourAnswer":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"rawMarkdownBody":"Yes, it's normal to get acne on your period! You're not alone. 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