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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?
Team August

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 is Carbon Offsetting?

What is Carbon Offsetting?

Think of carbon emissions like cutting down a tree, and carbon offsetting as planting two more trees to replace it. We will be investing in carbon offsets to fund renewable energy programs and neut...

What is Carbon Offsetting?

Think of carbon emissions like cutting down a tree, and carbon offsetting as planting two more trees to replace it. We will be investing in carbon offsets to fund renewable energy programs and neut...

Pride x Inner Cycle: Period Inclusivity, the Meaning of Pride, and the term "Menstruator"

Pride x Inner Cycle: Period Inclusivity, the Me...

Pride month is upon us and the Inner Cycle community members are sharing their perspective! We are so proud to be a Queer-owned period-care brand with a community of people who affirm our mission...

Pride x Inner Cycle: Period Inclusivity, the Me...

Pride month is upon us and the Inner Cycle community members are sharing their perspective! We are so proud to be a Queer-owned period-care brand with a community of people who affirm our mission...

At what point in my period cycle am I most likely to have mood swings?

At what point in my period cycle am I most like...

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). ...

At what point in my period cycle am I most like...

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). ...

Why is it better for the environment to ship products and not fly them?

Why is it better for the environment to ship pr...

Rather than flying individual orders from the overseas factories to you, we ship full containers of product to our fulfillment center in Middletown, PA-- which majorly reduces our carbon footprint!

Why is it better for the environment to ship pr...

Rather than flying individual orders from the overseas factories to you, we ship full containers of product to our fulfillment center in Middletown, PA-- which majorly reduces our carbon footprint!

What does August do to keep carbon emissions low?

What does August do to keep carbon emissions low?

What we do to reduce our carbon footprint We use organic cotton which has a lower carbon footprint than conventional cotton Our products travel by boat instead of by plane Shipping in and of itse...

What does August do to keep carbon emissions low?

What we do to reduce our carbon footprint We use organic cotton which has a lower carbon footprint than conventional cotton Our products travel by boat instead of by plane Shipping in and of itse...

What are ways we can incorporate period talk into our every day lives, into our school systems, and other youth-oriented spaces?

What are ways we can incorporate period talk in...

For you personally: Start the conversation and keep it open and inclusive! Talking to your friends and family about periods is a good step towards normalizing and destigmatizing menstruation for al...

What are ways we can incorporate period talk in...

For you personally: Start the conversation and keep it open and inclusive! Talking to your friends and family about periods is a good step towards normalizing and destigmatizing menstruation for al...

What are some reasons younger menstruators may be nervous about their period?

What are some reasons younger menstruators may ...

For young menstruators, periods can be intimidating - there are a lot of unknowns. Try to stay curious and ask lots of questions to those you feel comfortable with (or here on Ask August!). If you ...

What are some reasons younger menstruators may ...

For young menstruators, periods can be intimidating - there are a lot of unknowns. Try to stay curious and ask lots of questions to those you feel comfortable with (or here on Ask August!). If you ...

Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series hosted by August’s #InnerCycle

Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series h...

Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series hosted by August’s #InnerCycle Team August|6.3.2022 What is community and why is it important? Community, by definition, is a group of people living...

Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series h...

Welcome to Camp Flow: A Special Summer Series hosted by August’s #InnerCycle Team August|6.3.2022 What is community and why is it important? Community, by definition, is a group of people living...

Learn All About Syncing Your Period up to the Moon With Stardust App Founder- Rachel M.

Learn All About Syncing Your Period up to the M...

What inspired you and ignited your passion to start the Stardust app? What is the mission of stardust? I was searching for a cycle tracker years ago and found all...

Learn All About Syncing Your Period up to the M...

What inspired you and ignited your passion to start the Stardust app? What is the mission of stardust? I was searching for a cycle tracker years ago and found all...