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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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Fighting back Against Anti-Trans Legislation with Point of Pride

Fighting back Against Anti-Trans Legislation wi...

More legislation targeting trans people's basic human rights has been introduced in recent months than in the preceding decades combined. Certain bills are attempting to limit access to healthcare and...

Fighting back Against Anti-Trans Legislation wi...

More legislation targeting trans people's basic human rights has been introduced in recent months than in the preceding decades combined. Certain bills are attempting to limit access to healthcare and...

Meet Theresa: An Intersex Menstruator Fighting for Inclusivity.

Meet Theresa: An Intersex Menstruator Fighting ...

Introduce yourself. “Hi there! My name is Theresa Marie Duran and I prefer she/they pronouns. I am a barista in my normal day to day life and, on the side,...

Meet Theresa: An Intersex Menstruator Fighting ...

Introduce yourself. “Hi there! My name is Theresa Marie Duran and I prefer she/they pronouns. I am a barista in my normal day to day life and, on the side,...

Get Inspired by this Role Model LGBTQ+ Organization: The Kite Trust

Get Inspired by this Role Model LGBTQ+ Organiza...

We were so lucky to connect with The Kite Trust for Trans Day of Visibility '23 and wanted to highlight them as this month’s ‘Powerhouse Organization’ in honor of Pride. Read on...

Get Inspired by this Role Model LGBTQ+ Organiza...

We were so lucky to connect with The Kite Trust for Trans Day of Visibility '23 and wanted to highlight them as this month’s ‘Powerhouse Organization’ in honor of Pride. Read on...

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental health support?

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental ...

This May, selfmade & August – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Keep reading till the...

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental ...

This May, selfmade & August – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Keep reading till the...

Habit Stacking On Your Period

Habit Stacking On Your Period

August and selfmade are challenging two different stigmas: periods and mental health. All in the name of democratizing well-being for us & our community. Body & Mind Autonomy. Having body and mind autonomy...

Habit Stacking On Your Period

August and selfmade are challenging two different stigmas: periods and mental health. All in the name of democratizing well-being for us & our community. Body & Mind Autonomy. Having body and mind autonomy...

Period Stigma is Taught – just like Cooking.

Period Stigma is Taught – just like Cooking.

Our virtual community, the Inner Cycle, was joined by Afshan Nasseri (she/her) from The Cumin Club: a subscription meal-kit service which serves authentic, vegetarian and healthy Indian food. We took a virtual...

Period Stigma is Taught – just like Cooking.

Our virtual community, the Inner Cycle, was joined by Afshan Nasseri (she/her) from The Cumin Club: a subscription meal-kit service which serves authentic, vegetarian and healthy Indian food. We took a virtual...

The Importance of Gender Neutral Bathrooms

The Importance of Gender Neutral Bathrooms

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we wanted to explore the question: "why are gender neutral bathrooms essential?" In addition to answers from our community members, we were lucky to...

The Importance of Gender Neutral Bathrooms

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we wanted to explore the question: "why are gender neutral bathrooms essential?" In addition to answers from our community members, we were lucky to...

Cartoon Artist and Period Powerhouse living with Chronic Illness

Cartoon Artist and Period Powerhouse living wit...

Have you been looking for an artist who perfectly illustrates the Chronic Illness experience? Look no further. Isabella Šuta (she/her) – aka @uhjeeze – is an artist who illustrates cartoons about her...

Cartoon Artist and Period Powerhouse living wit...

Have you been looking for an artist who perfectly illustrates the Chronic Illness experience? Look no further. Isabella Šuta (she/her) – aka @uhjeeze – is an artist who illustrates cartoons about her...

Interview with LUNA, a Femtech company based in Rwanda.

Interview with LUNA, a Femtech company based in...

LUNA is a Femtech company ensuring every Woman’s safety, privacy, and wellness. We were lucky enough to host the co-founder, Berabose, for a live broadcast on our virtual homebase (join...

Interview with LUNA, a Femtech company based in...

LUNA is a Femtech company ensuring every Woman’s safety, privacy, and wellness. We were lucky enough to host the co-founder, Berabose, for a live broadcast on our virtual homebase (join...

A Letter To The Girl I Ended Up Not Being

A Letter To The Girl I Ended Up Not Being

I remember when we first started feeling out of place. Do you? It was when our body started to grow and form shapes we didn’t recognize. Mom started talking about...

A Letter To The Girl I Ended Up Not Being

I remember when we first started feeling out of place. Do you? It was when our body started to grow and form shapes we didn’t recognize. Mom started talking about...