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4th Annual Redistribution Pledge: Ending Period Poverty
Team August

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
Team August

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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Is it safe to excercise on your periods?

Is it safe to excercise on your periods?

Yes, it is safe to exercise on your period. Studies have shown that menstruators who exercise on their periods are less likely to have menstrual pain, cramps and mood disturbance.

Is it safe to excercise on your periods?

Yes, it is safe to exercise on your period. Studies have shown that menstruators who exercise on their periods are less likely to have menstrual pain, cramps and mood disturbance.

How do you sell your liners? Can I get liners in a subscription box?

How do you sell your liners? Can I get liners i...

We sell our liners on their own in sets of 16 and also in our custom subscription box (with tampons and pads) in smaller sets of 8!

How do you sell your liners? Can I get liners i...

We sell our liners on their own in sets of 16 and also in our custom subscription box (with tampons and pads) in smaller sets of 8!

Other than birth control, what medications can reduce cramps?

Other than birth control, what medications can ...

Other medications that are helpful in reducing abdominal pain from cramps include your standard over-the-counter pain relievers (i.e. Advil, Motrin, or Aleve) and prescription nonsteroidal anti-inf...

Other than birth control, what medications can ...

Other medications that are helpful in reducing abdominal pain from cramps include your standard over-the-counter pain relievers (i.e. Advil, Motrin, or Aleve) and prescription nonsteroidal anti-inf...

What are the different sizes of menstrual cups?

What are the different sizes of menstrual cups?

Most brands have a "small" and "large" option. There isn't a sizing standard but he "smalls" are usually between 35-43mm and "larges" are usually between 43-48 mm in diameter at the cups rim.

What are the different sizes of menstrual cups?

Most brands have a "small" and "large" option. There isn't a sizing standard but he "smalls" are usually between 35-43mm and "larges" are usually between 43-48 mm in diameter at the cups rim.

Celebrate the launch of the new Cramp Clamp with Founder of Chunks- Tiffany Ju

Celebrate the launch of the new Cramp Clamp wit...

In celebration of our upcoming 1 year anniversary this June, we're launching a limited edition clasp with our fellow AAPI-owned brand, Chunks! We're all about breaking period stigma, and are...

Celebrate the launch of the new Cramp Clamp wit...

In celebration of our upcoming 1 year anniversary this June, we're launching a limited edition clasp with our fellow AAPI-owned brand, Chunks! We're all about breaking period stigma, and are...

What is the anatomy of a vagina?

What is the anatomy of a vagina?

Most people just refer to everything going on down there as 'the vagina' but it is actually just one part of the female reproductive organ. The vagina itself is a hollow tube that connects to the ...

What is the anatomy of a vagina?

Most people just refer to everything going on down there as 'the vagina' but it is actually just one part of the female reproductive organ. The vagina itself is a hollow tube that connects to the ...

What is a carbon footprint?

What is a carbon footprint?

First off, greenhouse gases are any gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere. While they are key to keeping the Earth warm and inhabitable, the increasing levels of carbon emitted by modern metho...

What is a carbon footprint?

First off, greenhouse gases are any gases that trap heat in Earth’s atmosphere. While they are key to keeping the Earth warm and inhabitable, the increasing levels of carbon emitted by modern metho...

Where did the term 'period' come from? When did it shift from menstruation to periods?

Where did the term 'period' come from? When did...

'Period' comes from the Greek words 'peri' and 'hodos' (periodos) meaning 'around' and 'way/path'. This eventually turned into the Latin 'periodus' meaning 'recurring cycle'. The English term 'peri...

Where did the term 'period' come from? When did...

'Period' comes from the Greek words 'peri' and 'hodos' (periodos) meaning 'around' and 'way/path'. This eventually turned into the Latin 'periodus' meaning 'recurring cycle'. The English term 'peri...