Stigma, shame & bullying -  these are the fruits of society’s decision to avoid talking about menstrual health.

Creating a world where all can thrive means acknowledging how dual marginalization, the wealth gap, the cost and access of education, and occupational segregation have cost Black women tens of thousands of dollars each year.

It's been six years since The Year of the Period. How much progress has been made since then on the Tampon Tax, and how far is left to go?

When people hear the phrase "Youth Climate Activist", many will immediately think of Greta Thunberg. And while she's done some amazing activism, it’s important to remember that she isn’t alone!

We deserve abortion coverage that moves beyond portrayals of tragedy and trauma, and tropes of irresponsibility and shame.

According to an article in Contemporary OB/GYN “Black women are only about half as likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis compared to white women” so is it any surprise that it took me as a Black woman the 10 years it did to finally be diagnosed by a gynaecologist?

If we’re going to have productive, nuanced, and world-improving conversations online, we need to be sure that we can increase our tolerance for discomfort, and know when we need to disconnect. Boundaries are a big part of that. 

I promise, it’s not like that prom scene from Carrie. 

"I’m not a problem to be solved. I’m a person who is coping as they work to change a broken society."

In the fight for menstrual equity and justice, it’s vital to centre the experiences of marginalized folks and organizers, to support them, and to amplify their voices and work. 

New to menstrual equity? Keep reading for a brief overview of what the term means, and what you can do to help eliminate period poverty in your community. 

Did you miss our IG Stories interview with Lydia Morrow? We talked about disability and what she's learned from pivoting her business from sewing underwear to digital design.