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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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How this disability advocate and wheelchair user navigates NYC bathrooms.

How this disability advocate and wheelchair use...

Let’s Dive In: August x Liberare Collab Follow along at the hashtag #AugustLiberare on all social platforms! Are you ready to continue the conversation about periods & disability? Before we get into...

How this disability advocate and wheelchair use...

Let’s Dive In: August x Liberare Collab Follow along at the hashtag #AugustLiberare on all social platforms! Are you ready to continue the conversation about periods & disability? Before we get into...

How a Harry Styles Concert Poster Influenced Period Positivity.

How a Harry Styles Concert Poster Influenced Pe...

We love getting to hear your unapologetic period stories! Today, we’re bringing you 3 short stories that exemplify period power and DIGNITY. Story #1: How A Harry Styles Poster Influenced...

How a Harry Styles Concert Poster Influenced Pe...

We love getting to hear your unapologetic period stories! Today, we’re bringing you 3 short stories that exemplify period power and DIGNITY. Story #1: How A Harry Styles Poster Influenced...

How to destigmatize periods without stepping on cultural practices?

How to destigmatize periods without stepping on...

Period shame & stigma is a universal experience – just ask our community members from 59+ countries around the world. When we started welcoming people into our virtual homebase on Geneva,...

How to destigmatize periods without stepping on...

Period shame & stigma is a universal experience – just ask our community members from 59+ countries around the world. When we started welcoming people into our virtual homebase on Geneva,...

How this generation of photographers are changing period talk.

How this generation of photographers are changi...

Yep, we menstruate, and, not only are we going to talk about it – we’re going to show it. It’s a tough experience to glamorize, so we’re attempting to actualize...

How this generation of photographers are changi...

Yep, we menstruate, and, not only are we going to talk about it – we’re going to show it. It’s a tough experience to glamorize, so we’re attempting to actualize...

How can Cultural Practices Affect Period Stigma? An August Community Reflection.

How can Cultural Practices Affect Period Stigma...

The relationship between menstruation, religion and culture is complex and the way periods are approached often traces back to deeply rooted period stigma. What does cultural stigma actually mean? Taboos, or stigmas,...

How can Cultural Practices Affect Period Stigma...

The relationship between menstruation, religion and culture is complex and the way periods are approached often traces back to deeply rooted period stigma. What does cultural stigma actually mean? Taboos, or stigmas,...

It’s time we address the effects of period poverty.

It’s time we address the effects of period pove...

Nearly 1 in 4 menstruators around the world have struggled to access period care. Everyone deserves a dignified menstruating experience. For us, this means having access to the education and...

It’s time we address the effects of period pove...

Nearly 1 in 4 menstruators around the world have struggled to access period care. Everyone deserves a dignified menstruating experience. For us, this means having access to the education and...

An Inner Cycle Member Interview: What is the experience of having ADHD and getting a period?

An Inner Cycle Member Interview: What is the ex...

Brain fog, taboo, self-esteem: How this menstruator sees similarities between ADHD and her period Jenna Curia is a member of August’s Inner Cycle community. She has a period, and also navigates...

An Inner Cycle Member Interview: What is the ex...

Brain fog, taboo, self-esteem: How this menstruator sees similarities between ADHD and her period Jenna Curia is a member of August’s Inner Cycle community. She has a period, and also navigates...

Pride x Inner Cycle: Period Inclusivity, the Meaning of Pride, and the term "Menstruator"

Pride x Inner Cycle: Period Inclusivity, the Me...

Pride month is upon us and the Inner Cycle community members are sharing their perspective! We are so proud to be a Queer-owned period-care brand with a community of people who affirm our mission...

Pride x Inner Cycle: Period Inclusivity, the Me...

Pride month is upon us and the Inner Cycle community members are sharing their perspective! We are so proud to be a Queer-owned period-care brand with a community of people who affirm our mission...

Education is power: A Word of Advice from a Period Advocate

Education is power: A Word of Advice from a Per...

Candice Chirwa: A Period Powerhouse Candice Chirwa (she/her) is a Period Powerhouse who fights for period rights day in and day out. We are excited to host an IG Live with her...

Education is power: A Word of Advice from a Per...

Candice Chirwa: A Period Powerhouse Candice Chirwa (she/her) is a Period Powerhouse who fights for period rights day in and day out. We are excited to host an IG Live with her...