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Menstrual cups are awesome, but they’re not the only solution to period poverty.

Posted by Ann Lambert on 14 October 2024
Menstrual cups are awesome, but they’re not the only solution to period poverty.
Why menstrual cups are awesome, but not the only solution to period poverty.
  Love them or not, menstrual cups were an amazing addition to t...
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The Power of Inclusive and Shame-Free Period Education

Posted by Ann Lambert on 17 September 2024
The Power of Inclusive and Shame-Free Period Education
Do you remember the first time you learned about periods in school?  Everyone’s experience is different; mine was in grade 4.  Th...
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Period pain isn’t taken seriously enough. Here’s why that’s a problem.

Posted by Ann Lambert on 23 August 2024
Period pain isn’t taken seriously enough. Here’s why that’s a problem.
The other day, my friend told her boss she had a migraine so she could get the day off. In reality, she was menstruating. She’s not the firs...
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Empowering Menstruators Together: The Period Purse's Partnership with Michael Hill

Posted by Ann Lambert on 31 July 2024
Empowering Menstruators Together: The Period Purse's Partnership with Michael Hill
The Period Purse is excited to announce our partnership with the Michael Hill Foundation. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our m...
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Period (In)equity through an Indigenous Lens: Q&A with Moon Time Connections

Posted by Ann Lambert on 20 June 2024
Period (In)equity through an Indigenous Lens: Q&A with Moon Time Connections
In MTC’s groundbreaking report, nearly 3 out of 4 Indigenous respondents in remote communities reported:  “Sometimes” o...
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