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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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How will HRT affect my cycle?

How will HRT affect my cycle?

HRT will affect whether or not you get a period. You could get a phantom period (don't worry, it's not a ghost haunting you although it might feel like it...). It's more like withdrawal bleeding an...

How will HRT affect my cycle?

HRT will affect whether or not you get a period. You could get a phantom period (don't worry, it's not a ghost haunting you although it might feel like it...). It's more like withdrawal bleeding an...

What is HRT?

What is HRT?

HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Another term you might hear that means the exact same thing) is MHT, or menopausal hormone therapy. This is when hormones are used to treat symptoms of p...

What is HRT?

HRT stands for hormone replacement therapy. Another term you might hear that means the exact same thing) is MHT, or menopausal hormone therapy. This is when hormones are used to treat symptoms of p...

How do people going through HRT experience menopause?

How do people going through HRT experience meno...

Often people who are perimenopausal or already menopausal struggle with the typical symptoms like hot flashes or insomnia. The good news is HRT can help with these symptoms so when menopause time r...

How do people going through HRT experience meno...

Often people who are perimenopausal or already menopausal struggle with the typical symptoms like hot flashes or insomnia. The good news is HRT can help with these symptoms so when menopause time r...

Why should we care about carbon footprints?

Why should we care about carbon footprints?

Carbon goes up into the atmosphere, and travels all over the world, having detrimental effects on the environment. This is why reducing our carbon footprint requires global action, not just from in...

Why should we care about carbon footprints?

Carbon goes up into the atmosphere, and travels all over the world, having detrimental effects on the environment. This is why reducing our carbon footprint requires global action, not just from in...

How will different hormone therapies affect mental health?

How will different hormone therapies affect men...

Hormone therapies can affect different people's mental health in different ways. On one hand, it can level out irritability and hot flashes of menopause and help some people cope with the changes i...

How will different hormone therapies affect men...

Hormone therapies can affect different people's mental health in different ways. On one hand, it can level out irritability and hot flashes of menopause and help some people cope with the changes i...

What Brings You Pleasure on Your Period?

What Brings You Pleasure on Your Period?

  The conversation around periods is often shunned & unspoken of. Yet, there is a need for education & answers. Periods are powerful and this February 14, Valentine's day we...

What Brings You Pleasure on Your Period?

  The conversation around periods is often shunned & unspoken of. Yet, there is a need for education & answers. Periods are powerful and this February 14, Valentine's day we...

If I miss my period, does that always mean I am pregnant?

If I miss my period, does that always mean I am...

No it does not! Some periods do not come every month, for a multitude of reasons. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.

If I miss my period, does that always mean I am...

No it does not! Some periods do not come every month, for a multitude of reasons. Check in with a doctor if you are experiencing any severe pain or ongoing irregularities.

What's the difference between a vulva and a vagina?

What's the difference between a vulva and a vag...

A super simple breakdown is: Vulva = external; Vagina = internal. It's pretty classic of us to just refer to it all as the vagina (based on our sex ed classes) but it's important that we get famili...

What's the difference between a vulva and a vag...

A super simple breakdown is: Vulva = external; Vagina = internal. It's pretty classic of us to just refer to it all as the vagina (based on our sex ed classes) but it's important that we get famili...

If I do not menstruate, does that make it impossible for me to become pregnant?

If I do not menstruate, does that make it impos...

Your period is usually a sign that your reproductive system is working well, and so you can get pregnant. Don't worry though, it's still possible to get pregnant if you are not currently menstruati...

If I do not menstruate, does that make it impos...

Your period is usually a sign that your reproductive system is working well, and so you can get pregnant. Don't worry though, it's still possible to get pregnant if you are not currently menstruati...