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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
Team August

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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What are the risks of hormone therapy?

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

Okay so before we list out the risks, we know it sounds like A LOT. But...honestly, most of these are rare, can be monitored by the person prescribing your hormones, and are often very tolerable es...

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

Okay so before we list out the risks, we know it sounds like A LOT. But...honestly, most of these are rare, can be monitored by the person prescribing your hormones, and are often very tolerable es...

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

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...

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

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...

Is there a way to choose when I can have my period?

Is there a way to choose when I can have my per...

Birth control is the most common way to control the timing of your period. You can skip the placebo pills at the end of your pack and this could change your bleeding schedule. However, you may stil...

Is there a way to choose when I can have my per...

Birth control is the most common way to control the timing of your period. You can skip the placebo pills at the end of your pack and this could change your bleeding schedule. However, you may stil...

How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is gender inclusive?

How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is ...

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 y...

How can I make sure the OBGYN I am going to is ...

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 y...