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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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PERIOD BRAND, AUGUST, TO LAUNCH DEBUT PODCAST ‘THE PERIOD FEELS’ WITH PRODUCTION PARTNER, DCP ENTERTAINMENT

PERIOD BRAND, AUGUST, TO LAUNCH DEBUT PODCAST ‘...

Periods make human life possible, and yet, we still have so many unanswered questions about basic period health. Society conditions us to think that periods are an inappropriate subject, and...

PERIOD BRAND, AUGUST, TO LAUNCH DEBUT PODCAST ‘...

Periods make human life possible, and yet, we still have so many unanswered questions about basic period health. Society conditions us to think that periods are an inappropriate subject, and...

National Alliance for Eating Disorders x August

National Alliance for Eating Disorders x August

National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a leading national nonprofit organization providing education and support for all eating disorders. They strongly emphasize the inclusion of eating disorders within the conversations...

National Alliance for Eating Disorders x August

National Alliance for Eating Disorders is a leading national nonprofit organization providing education and support for all eating disorders. They strongly emphasize the inclusion of eating disorders within the conversations...

What content on menstruation is currently mandatory in the US state curriculum?

What content on menstruation is currently manda...

Very little to none. No U.S. states require menstruation education in their schools; Only Louisiana lists that menstrual cycles can be an option in sex education.

What content on menstruation is currently manda...

Very little to none. No U.S. states require menstruation education in their schools; Only Louisiana lists that menstrual cycles can be an option in sex education.

Why are non-menstruators making such important decisions about reproductive health in seemingly progressive societies like the United States?

Why are non-menstruators making such important ...

Key word: “seemingly”. The U.S., and other apparently progressive societies are still on a path towards progress. We’ve just cracked the tip of the iceberg and have a ways to go. Menstruators are o...

Why are non-menstruators making such important ...

Key word: “seemingly”. The U.S., and other apparently progressive societies are still on a path towards progress. We’ve just cracked the tip of the iceberg and have a ways to go. Menstruators are o...

Your Guide to Period Sex: Conversation with Lilly Sparks, Founder & CEO- afterglow

Your Guide to Period Sex: Conversation with Lil...

The conversation around period sex is often shunned & unspoken of. Yet, there is a need for education & answers around this. Lilly Sparks, founder & CEO of afterglow, sat down...

Your Guide to Period Sex: Conversation with Lil...

The conversation around period sex is often shunned & unspoken of. Yet, there is a need for education & answers around this. Lilly Sparks, founder & CEO of afterglow, sat down...

Black History Month with Lynette Medley, founder of No More Secrets

Black History Month with Lynette Medley, founde...

There is an immense need for education and accessibility around periods. Lynette Medley founded the nonprofit No More Secrets bringing not only resources but also access to education. Medley and...

Black History Month with Lynette Medley, founde...

There is an immense need for education and accessibility around periods. Lynette Medley founded the nonprofit No More Secrets bringing not only resources but also access to education. Medley and...

Does not getting a period due to taking hormones affect reproductive health?

Does not getting a period due to taking hormone...

The short answer is no, but there are some possibilities of it affecting reproductive health. Age is an example for declining fertility rates. The presence of certain hormones can also reduce a per...

Does not getting a period due to taking hormone...

The short answer is no, but there are some possibilities of it affecting reproductive health. Age is an example for declining fertility rates. The presence of certain hormones can also reduce a per...

Does my menstrual cycle change after having a child?

Does my menstrual cycle change after having a c...

Yes, your menstrual cycle will likely change after having a child, but eventually, it should become normalized again. There is no 'standard' to how it will look and feel, but it is common for the f...

Does my menstrual cycle change after having a c...

Yes, your menstrual cycle will likely change after having a child, but eventually, it should become normalized again. There is no 'standard' to how it will look and feel, but it is common for the f...

When will my period come back after giving birth/being pregnant?

When will my period come back after giving birt...

Every body is different and it varies from person to person!

When will my period come back after giving birt...

Every body is different and it varies from person to person!