A lot of them are still so clueless about menstruation and how to address/discuss it. “I’d love to see more men involved in the conversation. The modern menstrual movement is: Genderless. In the past year, they’ve launched a successful pilot project sewing 5,000 reusable pads. How she’s disrupting the status quo: By working to eliminate period poverty in first and third-world countries through consistent access, education and empowerment. What still needs to change: “We have a robust impact program that is focused on the four key issues we see facing those who menstruate: Gender equity, empowerment, and liberation Environmental stewardship, ensuring responsible use and protection of the planet Menstrual, reproductive and sexual health care Access to safe and affordable menstrual products.”įounder and executive director of non-profit organization Help a Girl Out We need to be actively and loudly discussing periods to break down these stigmas, so we can fully analyze, appreciate and restructure our society’s treatment of them.” The insidious implications of this stigma mean that there are very serious inequalities tied to menstruation that go by unnoticed, unreported and underserved. “Speaking freely about periods, a life-giving bodily function, has been systemically silenced for generations. The modern menstrual movement is: An open conversation. That was 20 years ago, and now, Diva has continued to break barriers with their documentary about period poverty, their Divarecycled program with Terracycle and being one of the few companies to offer paid menstrual leave. How she’s disrupting the status quo: By introducing the first menstrual cup to enter the mass retail market. I'd like to see the conversation around periods become more inclusive, intersectional and bold in how we can show up and talk about it publicly.”įounder and CEO of Diva International Inc. Menstruation is such a natural and powerful experience, and we should all feel empowered to ask the questions we have about period health. What still needs to change: “It's 2022, and periods are still a topic that most people whisper about. We're also gearing up to launch a campaign to highlight how food stamps cover some personal hygiene items but not period products.” Learn more about their initiatives on their Impact page.
If you order from August in one of those states, your order will be tax free. states have a sales tax on period products considering them a non-essential good. The modern menstrual movement is: No tampon tax. As a personal care brand, we’re also trying to push the standard of how brands should commit to sustainability and ethicality in our supply chain.” How she’s disrupting the status quo: “August is made for anyone who menstruates, regardless of gender.
Co-founder of August and non-profit organization Period