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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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Why can bloating happen on your period?

Why can bloating happen on your period?

During your period, your progesterone and estrogen hormones change, causing your body to retain more water and salt in the body. That's where the temporary weight gain comes from, as well as the bl...

Why can bloating happen on your period?

During your period, your progesterone and estrogen hormones change, causing your body to retain more water and salt in the body. That's where the temporary weight gain comes from, as well as the bl...

Is having large gaps between your cycle normal?

Is having large gaps between your cycle normal?

Oh ya! Totally normal for younger menstruators, people using hormonal birth control, people who are pregnant or breast-feeding, people with eating disorders, PCOS, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ...

Is having large gaps between your cycle normal?

Oh ya! Totally normal for younger menstruators, people using hormonal birth control, people who are pregnant or breast-feeding, people with eating disorders, PCOS, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ...

How common are UTIs?

How common are UTIs?

UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain ...

How common are UTIs?

UTIs are the second most common type of infection in our bodies -- the reason for more than 8 million visits to the doctor each year. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain ...