Diving into Period Poverty Research at The Period Purse
From August 2024 to March 2025, The Period Purse (TPP) embarked on a menstrual equity and community needs assessment research project to understand...
10 September 2025
Get to know Sarah, our new Executive Director!
The Board of Directors and staff of The Period Purse (TPP) are super excited to announce that Sarah Mayes has joined the team as our new Executive ...
8 September 2025
The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Explained
Do you know that your period is only one of four phases in the menstrual cycle?  After menstruation comes the follicular, ovulatory, and lute...
22 August 2025
Fun, Sun, and Periods: Tips for a Flow-Friendly Summer
“I want to swim with my friends at the beach, but I don’t like tampons.”

“My kid is going to summer camp for two weeks &nd...
24 July 2025
The Inseparability of Pride and Period Equity
What do pride and period equity have in common? More than you might think!  1. Social movements rooted in protest.  Both pride and mens...
18 June 2025

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