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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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The Menopause Chat You Haven’t Had Yet: Meet Alloy.

The Menopause Chat You Haven’t Had Yet: Meet Al...

It's never too early to start talking about menopause. Only 6% of those seeking treatment for menopause symptoms actually get it! That's the problem we're trying to solve. And no...

The Menopause Chat You Haven’t Had Yet: Meet Al...

It's never too early to start talking about menopause. Only 6% of those seeking treatment for menopause symptoms actually get it! That's the problem we're trying to solve. And no...

What can I do about having ovarian cysts?

What can I do about having ovarian cysts?

Definitely go talk to your doctor to figure out the best plan of action for YOU. Your doctor can suggest removing an ovarian cysts based on its severity by giving you hormonal birth control or surg...

What can I do about having ovarian cysts?

Definitely go talk to your doctor to figure out the best plan of action for YOU. Your doctor can suggest removing an ovarian cysts based on its severity by giving you hormonal birth control or surg...

Do all menstruators have their period at the exact same time of the month?

Do all menstruators have their period at the ex...

Umm defintiely not! Don't worry, if you're not a menstruator, or you're a first time menstruator, this is a valid question. But for those of you who have been menstruating, and talking about it, fo...

Do all menstruators have their period at the ex...

Umm defintiely not! Don't worry, if you're not a menstruator, or you're a first time menstruator, this is a valid question. But for those of you who have been menstruating, and talking about it, fo...

TLDR: We're Committed to Provide Better, More Sustainable Period Care Products

TLDR: We're Committed to Provide Better, More S...

Our Q4 2022 Sustainability report is HERE! Since our launch in July of 2021, we’ve posted a Sustainability & Impact Report at the end of every quarter that we’ve been in business...

TLDR: We're Committed to Provide Better, More S...

Our Q4 2022 Sustainability report is HERE! Since our launch in July of 2021, we’ve posted a Sustainability & Impact Report at the end of every quarter that we’ve been in business...

What can I do about having dysmenorrhea?

What can I do about having dysmenorrhea?

Take pain medication that alleviates general pains that you get during your period, or pain meds specifically made to target period-related pains, like Midol. Use heating pads against your body par...

What can I do about having dysmenorrhea?

Take pain medication that alleviates general pains that you get during your period, or pain meds specifically made to target period-related pains, like Midol. Use heating pads against your body par...

Why do I bleed in the middle of my cycle sometimes?

Why do I bleed in the middle of my cycle someti...

In the middle of your cycle the hormone estrogen causes the endometrial lining to thicken at ovulation when your estrogen levels peak. Progesterone then rises to maintain the endometrium. It is typ...

Why do I bleed in the middle of my cycle someti...

In the middle of your cycle the hormone estrogen causes the endometrial lining to thicken at ovulation when your estrogen levels peak. Progesterone then rises to maintain the endometrium. It is typ...

What exactly are those big red clumps in the toilet after having my period?

What exactly are those big red clumps in the to...

Those big red clumps are blood clots and commonly occur during one's menstrual cycle when blood/tissue clumps together.

What exactly are those big red clumps in the to...

Those big red clumps are blood clots and commonly occur during one's menstrual cycle when blood/tissue clumps together.

That’s A Wrap: Season 1 of THE PERIOD FEELS podcast.

That’s A Wrap: Season 1 of THE PERIOD FEELS pod...

We can't believe our first season of the podcast is over. All 19 episodes of our podcast, The Period Feels, are now streaming EVERYWHERE! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Amazon...

That’s A Wrap: Season 1 of THE PERIOD FEELS pod...

We can't believe our first season of the podcast is over. All 19 episodes of our podcast, The Period Feels, are now streaming EVERYWHERE! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Stitcher Amazon...

Why do we have our periods (all the biological facts)?

Why do we have our periods (all the biological ...

A period is a natural, normal body process as one’s body matures physically. Simply put: it is when the body releases tissue from the uterus that it no longer needs. It comes out in the form of men...

Why do we have our periods (all the biological ...

A period is a natural, normal body process as one’s body matures physically. Simply put: it is when the body releases tissue from the uterus that it no longer needs. It comes out in the form of men...