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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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Let’s talk about discharge and ovulation.

Let’s talk about discharge and ovulation.

During menstruation, the lining from inside the uterus, aka the endometrium, is shed. This is because the body prepared itself for carrying a baby but, if no fertilization occurs, there...

Let’s talk about discharge and ovulation.

During menstruation, the lining from inside the uterus, aka the endometrium, is shed. This is because the body prepared itself for carrying a baby but, if no fertilization occurs, there...

How to Use a Pad: A Guide for First Time & Regular Users

How to Use a Pad: A Guide for First Time & Regu...

If you’re getting started with using a pad, here’s everything you need to know. Wait – what is a pad and who invented them? Photo from Good Black News. A pad...

How to Use a Pad: A Guide for First Time & Regu...

If you’re getting started with using a pad, here’s everything you need to know. Wait – what is a pad and who invented them? Photo from Good Black News. A pad...

Should I be scared of TSS?

Should I be scared of TSS?

Let’s talk about TSS! Before we scare anyone – like a normal health class teacher might – we want to be clear about the severity of TSS. Although at its...

Should I be scared of TSS?

Let’s talk about TSS! Before we scare anyone – like a normal health class teacher might – we want to be clear about the severity of TSS. Although at its...

Interview with Jackie Lee, a Filmmaking Period Powerhouse

Interview with Jackie Lee, a Filmmaking Period ...

Introducing the filmmaking Period Powerhouse: Jackie Lee (she/her) “Hello hello! My name is Jackie Lee (she/her) and I am a Korean-American, LA-based filmmaker. My day-to-day routine varies every day, which...

Interview with Jackie Lee, a Filmmaking Period ...

Introducing the filmmaking Period Powerhouse: Jackie Lee (she/her) “Hello hello! My name is Jackie Lee (she/her) and I am a Korean-American, LA-based filmmaker. My day-to-day routine varies every day, which...

2022 Redistribution Pledge & the True History of Thanksgiving

2022 Redistribution Pledge & the True History o...

This Black Friday, August makes a REDISTRIBUTION PLEDGE Once again, August is making our redistribution pledge for the holidays! #ReclaimBlackFriday launched a redistribution pledge last year to encourage brands to redistribute...

2022 Redistribution Pledge & the True History o...

This Black Friday, August makes a REDISTRIBUTION PLEDGE Once again, August is making our redistribution pledge for the holidays! #ReclaimBlackFriday launched a redistribution pledge last year to encourage brands to redistribute...

Being in love AND on your period: Couples Edition.

Being in love AND on your period: Couples Edition.

Besides being utterly in love (ugh!) — Danny + Lauren are also a couple who both get a period…🩸 We loved hearing period stories from Danny (he/him) + Lauren (she/they)...

Being in love AND on your period: Couples Edition.

Besides being utterly in love (ugh!) — Danny + Lauren are also a couple who both get a period…🩸 We loved hearing period stories from Danny (he/him) + Lauren (she/they)...

Why Do I Get Acne On My Period?

Why Do I Get Acne On My Period?

Ahhhh acne…the bane of most of our existence. Acne is a very common skin condition that causes pimples to form. Although you can see acne flare-ups in places like your...

Why Do I Get Acne On My Period?

Ahhhh acne…the bane of most of our existence. Acne is a very common skin condition that causes pimples to form. Although you can see acne flare-ups in places like your...

How to Become a ‘Cool Mom’ who Leaves Period Shame Behind

How to Become a ‘Cool Mom’ who Leaves Period Sh...

There’s nothing we love more than knowing August is actually changing your perspective on periods – not to mention your moms’ perspectives. For your reading pleasure, here’s 3 short stories...

How to Become a ‘Cool Mom’ who Leaves Period Sh...

There’s nothing we love more than knowing August is actually changing your perspective on periods – not to mention your moms’ perspectives. For your reading pleasure, here’s 3 short stories...

Beam x August Impact: Our Giveback Program

Beam x August Impact: Our Giveback Program

Giveback at August has a whole new look! We’ve partnered with Beam to give YOU the power to choose your impact. Every time you shop with August, we'll be donating 1% of your...

Beam x August Impact: Our Giveback Program

Giveback at August has a whole new look! We’ve partnered with Beam to give YOU the power to choose your impact. Every time you shop with August, we'll be donating 1% of your...