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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
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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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FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill for Americans.

FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth c...

HUGE FREAKING NEWS. On Thursday July 13th, 2023, in a historic decision for healthcare, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first hormonal contraceptive pill to be sold over-the-counter across the U.S,...

FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth c...

HUGE FREAKING NEWS. On Thursday July 13th, 2023, in a historic decision for healthcare, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first hormonal contraceptive pill to be sold over-the-counter across the U.S,...

Are You There Florida GOP? It’s Me, Margaret.

Are You There Florida GOP? It’s Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume’s tweet just broke our hearts. This is a reference to Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the story of 6th-grader Margaret Simon navigating puberty and identity. It was...

Are You There Florida GOP? It’s Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume’s tweet just broke our hearts. This is a reference to Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the story of 6th-grader Margaret Simon navigating puberty and identity. It was...

Addressing the current tampon drama: Is titanium dioxide safe in tampons?

Addressing the current tampon drama: Is titaniu...

It’s time to address the titanium dioxide drama. We want to start off by officially letting y’all know that August does NOT contain titanium dioxide. You can find the full...

Addressing the current tampon drama: Is titaniu...

It’s time to address the titanium dioxide drama. We want to start off by officially letting y’all know that August does NOT contain titanium dioxide. You can find the full...

August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade

August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade

August is pro-abortion. We say pro-abortion and not pro-choice because saying “choice” allows for the other side to claim the side of life. August is pro-abortion because abortion is a...

August's Reflections on Overturning Roe v. Wade

August is pro-abortion. We say pro-abortion and not pro-choice because saying “choice” allows for the other side to claim the side of life. August is pro-abortion because abortion is a...

How is August period care navigating the tampon shortage?

How is August period care navigating the tampon...

You’ve probably seen the news about the tampon shortage. On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment. In case you're having...

How is August period care navigating the tampon...

You’ve probably seen the news about the tampon shortage. On behalf of all of us in the tampon industry, this really has been a hard moment. In case you're having...

8 things to consider this Menstrual Hygiene Day

8 things to consider this Menstrual Hygiene Day

What do you think of when you think of a Period Positive world? August's Social Media and education Director, Ruby Moon, discussed this question with Candice Chirwa, the self-proclaimed Minister of...

8 things to consider this Menstrual Hygiene Day

What do you think of when you think of a Period Positive world? August's Social Media and education Director, Ruby Moon, discussed this question with Candice Chirwa, the self-proclaimed Minister of...

What content on menstruation is currently mandatory in the US state curriculum?

What content on menstruation is currently manda...

Very little to none. No U.S. states require menstruation education in their schools; Only Louisiana lists that menstrual cycles can be an option in sex education.

What content on menstruation is currently manda...

Very little to none. No U.S. states require menstruation education in their schools; Only Louisiana lists that menstrual cycles can be an option in sex education.