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4th Annual Redistribution Pledge: Ending Period Poverty
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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?
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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
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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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At what point in my period cycle am I most likely to have mood swings?

At what point in my period cycle am I most like...

Mood swings happen as the four phases of the menstruation cycle happen, and your hormones change levels. You feel in lower moods during weeks 3 (after ovulation) and 4 (leading up to your period). ...

At what point in my period cycle am I most like...

Mood swings happen as the four phases of the menstruation cycle happen, and your hormones change levels. You feel in lower moods during weeks 3 (after ovulation) and 4 (leading up to your period). ...

What are natural medications to take to relieve period pain?

What are natural medications to take to relieve...

Ginger is known to have helped as a natural relief to period pain. With a grater, grate a small piece of ginger into hot warm for a cramp-relieving drink.

What are natural medications to take to relieve...

Ginger is known to have helped as a natural relief to period pain. With a grater, grate a small piece of ginger into hot warm for a cramp-relieving drink.

How can other medications affect my period?

How can other medications affect my period?

Some medications can affect your period. They can change the time it lasts, how often it comes, the pain involved, and the consistency. Call the doctor if your changes are not listed as a side effe...

How can other medications affect my period?

Some medications can affect your period. They can change the time it lasts, how often it comes, the pain involved, and the consistency. Call the doctor if your changes are not listed as a side effe...

Why do I get yeast infections after my periods?

Why do I get yeast infections after my periods?

Yeast infections are linked to hormonal imbalances...you know what else is linked to hormones...? PERIODS! Your body's natural balance is messed up which means it might cause some fungi (ew I know!...

Why do I get yeast infections after my periods?

Yeast infections are linked to hormonal imbalances...you know what else is linked to hormones...? PERIODS! Your body's natural balance is messed up which means it might cause some fungi (ew I know!...

What is a UTI?

What is a UTI?

A uninary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary tract, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

What is a UTI?

A uninary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary tract, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Is there a way to reduce bloating on your period?

Is there a way to reduce bloating on your period?

To prevent bloating during your period, try avoiding foods with refined carbohydrates and high salt content. Eat lots of leafy greens, bitter greens, herbs like dandelion root, lower your salt inta...

Is there a way to reduce bloating on your period?

To prevent bloating during your period, try avoiding foods with refined carbohydrates and high salt content. Eat lots of leafy greens, bitter greens, herbs like dandelion root, lower your salt inta...

Why does the texture of my poop change when I’m on my period?

Why does the texture of my poop change when I’m...

There are a few reasons why the texture, consistency, regularity, or smell of your poop is changing during your periods: -Your body tends to crave foods high in fat or sugar while on your period -I...

Why does the texture of my poop change when I’m...

There are a few reasons why the texture, consistency, regularity, or smell of your poop is changing during your periods: -Your body tends to crave foods high in fat or sugar while on your period -I...

Will my period make me get a UTI?

Will my period make me get a UTI?

Having a period does not inherently give you UTIs, but using menstrual products for longer than what is recommended and not being hygienic enough can give you a UTI. Also, not allowing your vagina ...

Will my period make me get a UTI?

Having a period does not inherently give you UTIs, but using menstrual products for longer than what is recommended and not being hygienic enough can give you a UTI. Also, not allowing your vagina ...