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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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Should I be worried about having period pain?

Should I be worried about having period pain?

Many period pains are normal because our bodies are going through hormonal changes every cycle! However, you should start to worry about your period pains once they leave you unable to move out of ...

Should I be worried about having period pain?

Many period pains are normal because our bodies are going through hormonal changes every cycle! However, you should start to worry about your period pains once they leave you unable to move out of ...

Why do I poop more on my period?

Why do I poop more on my period?

Is your poop looking a little funky on your period? There are three things that could be causing this: 1) hormonal changes 2) dietary changes and 3) increased stress or anxiety. The first trigger m...

Why do I poop more on my period?

Is your poop looking a little funky on your period? There are three things that could be causing this: 1) hormonal changes 2) dietary changes and 3) increased stress or anxiety. The first trigger m...

Will taking testosterone stop my period?

Will taking testosterone stop my period?

Certain levels of testosterone hormones can slowly stop your menstrual cycle. Super important: do NOT take testosterone while pregnant or attempting pregnancy. For more information, check out our ...

Will taking testosterone stop my period?

Certain levels of testosterone hormones can slowly stop your menstrual cycle. Super important: do NOT take testosterone while pregnant or attempting pregnancy. For more information, check out our ...

Is it normal that I am incredibly sensitive to breaking out when I have chocolate on my period?

Is it normal that I am incredibly sensitive to ...

High sugar and fats, as well as dairy, can increase chances of acne due to inflammatory responses. It’s probably not the chocolate causing you to break out - it’s probably the sugar or the dairy. A...

Is it normal that I am incredibly sensitive to ...

High sugar and fats, as well as dairy, can increase chances of acne due to inflammatory responses. It’s probably not the chocolate causing you to break out - it’s probably the sugar or the dairy. A...

Is it safe to take over-the-counter drugs to relieve period pains?

Is it safe to take over-the-counter drugs to re...

Yes, over-the-counter drugs are safe to relieve period pains. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) all can help with period pains. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-rel...

Is it safe to take over-the-counter drugs to re...

Yes, over-the-counter drugs are safe to relieve period pains. Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) all can help with period pains. If you notice any irregularities after taking any pain-rel...

What can I do about the pain in my stomach?

What can I do about the pain in my stomach?

Heating pads can help do the trick for painful muscle contractions near your stomach. Also, hydrate to dominate - drinks lots of water! Eating foods that give your body nutrients will also help les...

What can I do about the pain in my stomach?

Heating pads can help do the trick for painful muscle contractions near your stomach. Also, hydrate to dominate - drinks lots of water! Eating foods that give your body nutrients will also help les...

Does weather affect my menstrual cycle?

Does weather affect my menstrual cycle?

A study published in the journal Gynecol Endocrinol noted that sunshine, or lack thereof, can even change the length of your periods. While the findings were minimal and in a contained small sample...

Does weather affect my menstrual cycle?

A study published in the journal Gynecol Endocrinol noted that sunshine, or lack thereof, can even change the length of your periods. While the findings were minimal and in a contained small sample...

Explore PCOS Symptoms, Treatments & Virtual Care with Allara Health

Explore PCOS Symptoms, Treatments & Virtual Car...

Allara Health Allara is the first ever virtual chronic care platform for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), making expert-led, holistic healthcare accessible online. PCOS is one of the world's most...

Explore PCOS Symptoms, Treatments & Virtual Car...

Allara Health Allara is the first ever virtual chronic care platform for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), making expert-led, holistic healthcare accessible online. PCOS is one of the world's most...

PMDD within August’s Inner Cycle Community

PMDD within August’s Inner Cycle Community

PMDD Awareness Month April is PMDD Awareness Month. To really get the conversation started, we thought who better to ask than our Inner Cycle community?! We asked them each a...

PMDD within August’s Inner Cycle Community

PMDD Awareness Month April is PMDD Awareness Month. To really get the conversation started, we thought who better to ask than our Inner Cycle community?! We asked them each a...