low-income young to old women had to choose between a meal and period products.
5. It’s Not Talked About
Because of the period stigma that makes menstruation a taboo topic, we don’t often think about what it’s like for a homeless or low-income woman to get their period, and don’t have open conversations about period health or solutions to end period poverty.
6. It’s a Movement!
National Period Day isn’t only just a day or rally, it a movement that has, since 2014, been serving menstruators who are in need by distributing tampons, pads and menstrual cups.
By running educational workshops to change the way people think, talk, and learn about periods, this organization is not only paving a new lane in women’s health conversations, but is also continuing to lead the fight for systemic change towards menstrual equity.
To learn more about National Period Day, visit PERIOD.org.
Tia Muhammad, BS, is an award-winning freelance content & media creative, copywriter, blogger, digital designer, and marketing consultant. She owns the boutique content and digital media company, jackieGLDN|studio