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4th Annual Redistribution Pledge: Ending Period Poverty
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4th Annual Redistribution Pledge: Ending...

Everything you need to know about our 4th Annual Redistribution Pledge towards ending period poverty.
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August’s Reaction to the Recent Study About Metals Found in Tampons
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August’s Reaction to the Recent...

TLDR: August tampons are safe to use; no metals are added to our products. This is our reaction + response...
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Let's talk about evidence-based vaginal health care with Pomcare!
By Sonia Byun (she/her), Interviewed by Ruby Moon (she/her) from Team August

Let's talk about evidence-based vaginal...

What if you had access to gynecological answers from the palm of your hand? Meet Pomcare. We’re here to introduce...
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Is it true that my menstrual cycle can sync with other menstruators?
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Is it true that my menstrual cycle can sync with other menstruators?

Don't worry, if you're not a menstruator, or you're a first time menstruator, this is a valid question. But for...
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5 Things Your Period is Trying to Tell You
Ruby Moon (she/her) from August Period Care. Verified by Dr. Saru Bala, ND.

5 Things Your Period is...

Menstrual cycles are driven by hormonal changes. With that, come symptoms, often referred to as PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome).
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Announcing August’s Partnership with Plastic Collective: 100% Net Plastic Recycled Certified
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Announcing August’s Partnership with Plastic...

At August, sustainability is a core value. From the beginning, we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating organic, comfy, and inclusive period products with...
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Is it true I won't be able to have kids if I take showers while on my period?

Is it true I won't be able to have kids if I ta...

No, this is not true. Hot water can help stimulate blood flow which actually can help relieve menstrual cramps and ease muscular tension. The pressure from the water may temporarily prevent the blo...

Is it true I won't be able to have kids if I ta...

No, this is not true. Hot water can help stimulate blood flow which actually can help relieve menstrual cramps and ease muscular tension. The pressure from the water may temporarily prevent the blo...

What are the complications of not bleeding enough?

What are the complications of not bleeding enough?

A light period alone is not a cause for concern. If you are experiencing other symptoms in tandem with light periods or skipping your period, it would be a good idea to go in and have a conversatio...

What are the complications of not bleeding enough?

A light period alone is not a cause for concern. If you are experiencing other symptoms in tandem with light periods or skipping your period, it would be a good idea to go in and have a conversatio...

How long is too long for a delayed period before one should take a pregnancy test?

How long is too long for a delayed period befor...

The most accurate day to test is 1 day after your expected period start date, but, you can try a test up to 4-5 days before your period is due.

How long is too long for a delayed period befor...

The most accurate day to test is 1 day after your expected period start date, but, you can try a test up to 4-5 days before your period is due.

Do you have periods while you are pregnant?

Do you have periods while you are pregnant?

Bottom line: no, it is not possible to get your period while pregnant. You may have some PMS symptoms, but you should not be shedding any blood.

Do you have periods while you are pregnant?

Bottom line: no, it is not possible to get your period while pregnant. You may have some PMS symptoms, but you should not be shedding any blood.

Can I get pregnant on my period?

Can I get pregnant on my period?

A common fertility myth is that a person can’t get pregnant when they're on their period. There is a lower chance that you will get pregnant while on your period, BUT there is a possibility, so be ...

Can I get pregnant on my period?

A common fertility myth is that a person can’t get pregnant when they're on their period. There is a lower chance that you will get pregnant while on your period, BUT there is a possibility, so be ...

How will HRT affect my cycle?

How will HRT affect my cycle?

HRT will affect whether or not you get a period. You could get a phantom period (don't worry, it's not a ghost haunting you although it might feel like it...). It's more like withdrawal bleeding an...

How will HRT affect my cycle?

HRT will affect whether or not you get a period. You could get a phantom period (don't worry, it's not a ghost haunting you although it might feel like it...). It's more like withdrawal bleeding an...

What is HRT?

What is HRT?

HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Another term you might hear that means the exact same thing) is MHT, or menopausal hormone therapy. This is when hormones are used to treat symptoms of p...

What is HRT?

HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Another term you might hear that means the exact same thing) is MHT, or menopausal hormone therapy. This is when hormones are used to treat symptoms of p...

How do people going through HRT experience menopause?

How do people going through HRT experience meno...

Often people who are perimenopausal or already menopausal struggle with the typical symptoms like hot flashes or insomnia. The good news is HRT can help with these symptoms so when menopause time r...

How do people going through HRT experience meno...

Often people who are perimenopausal or already menopausal struggle with the typical symptoms like hot flashes or insomnia. The good news is HRT can help with these symptoms so when menopause time r...

How will different hormone therapies affect mental health?

How will different hormone therapies affect men...

Hormone therapies can affect different people's mental health in different ways. On one hand, it can level out irritability and hot flashes of menopause and help some people cope with the changes i...

How will different hormone therapies affect men...

Hormone therapies can affect different people's mental health in different ways. On one hand, it can level out irritability and hot flashes of menopause and help some people cope with the changes i...