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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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Does sex affect my menstrual cycle?

Does sex affect my menstrual cycle?

Yes, sex can affect your menstrual cycle. For example, if you orgasm close to your period start date, it could come earlier. However, if you notice bleeding after sex often, please go to a doctor. ...

Does sex affect my menstrual cycle?

Yes, sex can affect your menstrual cycle. For example, if you orgasm close to your period start date, it could come earlier. However, if you notice bleeding after sex often, please go to a doctor. ...

How to seek gender affirming care and get on HRT

How to seek gender affirming care and get on HRT

If you are looking to get on HRT... you've come to the right place! Our friends at Plume offers gender affirming healthcare services to anybody between the ages of 18 and 65! All you need to do is ...

How to seek gender affirming care and get on HRT

If you are looking to get on HRT... you've come to the right place! Our friends at Plume offers gender affirming healthcare services to anybody between the ages of 18 and 65! All you need to do is ...

What is carbon neutrality?

What is carbon neutrality?

Carbon neutrality is achieved by investing in carbon initiatives that equal the amount or carbon your product emits during its production.

What is carbon neutrality?

Carbon neutrality is achieved by investing in carbon initiatives that equal the amount or carbon your product emits during its production.

Can my menstrual cycle create other health issues?

Can my menstrual cycle create other health issues?

There are some health issues that can arise due to your period, your period hormones, and being the owner of a uterus. The most common are irregularities (different lengths of periods, missed perio...

Can my menstrual cycle create other health issues?

There are some health issues that can arise due to your period, your period hormones, and being the owner of a uterus. The most common are irregularities (different lengths of periods, missed perio...

How does birth control affect you and your period?

How does birth control affect you and your period?

Birth control can have a multitude of effects on your menstrual cycle. Potentially even stopping it altogether, it can ease period pain, lighten your flow, prevent acne, and more. Each of these eff...

How does birth control affect you and your period?

Birth control can have a multitude of effects on your menstrual cycle. Potentially even stopping it altogether, it can ease period pain, lighten your flow, prevent acne, and more. Each of these eff...

How does HRT affect your period?

How does HRT affect your period?

Basically, HRT, by defintion, means the same symptoms as menopause (no longer getting a period). You might experience withdrawal bleeding. If using progesterone continuously, you may have some occa...

How does HRT affect your period?

Basically, HRT, by defintion, means the same symptoms as menopause (no longer getting a period). You might experience withdrawal bleeding. If using progesterone continuously, you may have some occa...

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

Okay so before we list out the risks, we know it sounds like A LOT. But...honestly, most of these are rare, can be monitored by the person prescribing your hormones, and are often very tolerable es...

What are the risks of hormone therapy?

Okay so before we list out the risks, we know it sounds like A LOT. But...honestly, most of these are rare, can be monitored by the person prescribing your hormones, and are often very tolerable es...

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

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...

Do you have a phantom period on HRT?

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...

LINERS 101

LINERS 101

We were getting tons of questions about using a liner from our community... so with the help of our medical board members Dr. Staci and Dr. Lincoln, we put together...

LINERS 101

We were getting tons of questions about using a liner from our community... so with the help of our medical board members Dr. Staci and Dr. Lincoln, we put together...