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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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Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental health support?

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental ...

This May, selfmade & August – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Keep reading till the...

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental ...

This May, selfmade & August – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Keep reading till the...

Habit Stacking On Your Period

Habit Stacking On Your Period

August and selfmade are challenging two different stigmas: periods and mental health. All in the name of democratizing well-being for us & our community. Body & Mind Autonomy. Having body and mind autonomy...

Habit Stacking On Your Period

August and selfmade are challenging two different stigmas: periods and mental health. All in the name of democratizing well-being for us & our community. Body & Mind Autonomy. Having body and mind autonomy...

Period Stigma is Taught – just like Cooking.

Period Stigma is Taught – just like Cooking.

Our virtual community, the Inner Cycle, was joined by Afshan Nasseri (she/her) from The Cumin Club: a subscription meal-kit service which serves authentic, vegetarian and healthy Indian food. We took a virtual...

Period Stigma is Taught – just like Cooking.

Our virtual community, the Inner Cycle, was joined by Afshan Nasseri (she/her) from The Cumin Club: a subscription meal-kit service which serves authentic, vegetarian and healthy Indian food. We took a virtual...

7 States REQUIRE us to charge you the Tampon Tax – even though we REALLY don't want to.

7 States REQUIRE us to charge you the Tampon Ta...

What is the ‘Tampon Tax’? The ‘Tampon Tax’ is the name for the sales tax placed on menstrual products, considering them non-essential goods. Learn more here. 22 states still have the...

7 States REQUIRE us to charge you the Tampon Ta...

What is the ‘Tampon Tax’? The ‘Tampon Tax’ is the name for the sales tax placed on menstrual products, considering them non-essential goods. Learn more here. 22 states still have the...

How does PMDD affect your day-to-day life?

How does PMDD affect your day-to-day life?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS that about 5-8% of menstruators experience. The difference between PMDD and PMS is that PMDD symptoms regularly occur at a severity that is...

How does PMDD affect your day-to-day life?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS that about 5-8% of menstruators experience. The difference between PMDD and PMS is that PMDD symptoms regularly occur at a severity that is...

The Importance of Gender Neutral Bathrooms

The Importance of Gender Neutral Bathrooms

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we wanted to explore the question: "why are gender neutral bathrooms essential?" In addition to answers from our community members, we were lucky to...

The Importance of Gender Neutral Bathrooms

In honor of Trans Day of Visibility, we wanted to explore the question: "why are gender neutral bathrooms essential?" In addition to answers from our community members, we were lucky to...

Aftercare of a Medication Abortion: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Aftercare of a Medication Abortion: Heavy Menst...

4 August Night Pads will now be included in EVERY one of Wisp’s Medical Abortion Kits — at NO additional cost to you. We’re happy to support the aftercare of your abortion,...

Aftercare of a Medication Abortion: Heavy Menst...

4 August Night Pads will now be included in EVERY one of Wisp’s Medical Abortion Kits — at NO additional cost to you. We’re happy to support the aftercare of your abortion,...

Are You There Florida GOP? It’s Me, Margaret.

Are You There Florida GOP? It’s Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume’s tweet just broke our hearts. This is a reference to Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the story of 6th-grader Margaret Simon navigating puberty and identity. It was...

Are You There Florida GOP? It’s Me, Margaret.

Judy Blume’s tweet just broke our hearts. This is a reference to Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the story of 6th-grader Margaret Simon navigating puberty and identity. It was...

Why are cardboard tampons bad?

Why are cardboard tampons bad?

Cardboard tampons aren't "bad for you", perse, they may just feel less comfortable for some people. In the United States, tampons typically come with an applicator made of either plastic or cardbo...

Why are cardboard tampons bad?

Cardboard tampons aren't "bad for you", perse, they may just feel less comfortable for some people. In the United States, tampons typically come with an applicator made of either plastic or cardbo...