Happy Women’s Equality Day to our fellow ladies! Today is the day we celebrate the women before us for their successes and the strides they made to break the glass ceiling for everyone to follow. Today we also celebrate the successes of those amongst us and our youth for the successes they will achieve in the future. This generation is filled with compassion and just enough ambition to make further changes and improvements for women in our society.
Read MoreSociety influences our youth whether we like it or not and that influence has a greater gravitational pull when they don’t have the foundation to plant themselves on. This commonly happens with the topic of menstruation. Due to years of silence about the topic, many misconceptions and myths spread, and it often doesn’t get corrected or clarified. Openly talking to girls at a young age about menstruation can make all of the difference and give them that power to correct others and feel confident in themselves and the natural functions of their bodies. Here are some ways you can empower young girls to eliminate period shame.
Read MoreAccording to a survey of 2,000 American women, commissioned by INTIMINA and conducted by OnePoll, 45% have left work early because of menstruation. Workplace environments (51%) ranked as one of the top five locations women believe there should be access to free sanitary items. In the survey, it was revealed that the average woman spends $13.25 a month on menstrual products. In an average woman’s reproductive timeline (ages 12-52) that’s $6,360. Not everyone can afford to pay for menstrual products. Access to free menstrual products at work will change the game for so many companies and their employees.
Read MoreOne in five of the women were made to feel shamed due to comments made by a male friend. Out of the 500 men that were surveyed 44% have admitted to making jokes about or commenting on a partner’s mood when she was on her period. To make matters worse, 51% of the men studied believe that women openly mentioning their menstrual cycles in the workplace is inappropriate.
Read MorePeriod poverty is a global sanitation issue faced by females and males around the world. More than 800 million people menstruate daily, so it’s safe to say that a shortage of period supplies and menstrual hygiene education can be considered a human rights issue. Advocating for menstrual equity is essential in order to support so many people globally and you can help right from the comfort of your own home.
Read MoreTransitioning from high school to college can be overwhelming in all aspects of your life. From living in a dorm room with new people to juggling difficult college courses, it can be easy to lose track of your personal health. Being organized and taking preventative measures when it comes to your menstrual health can go a long way. Here are a few tips and tricks for maintaining high-quality menstrual health to the best of your ability during your newfound busy, college life:
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