24 November 2025

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Calling all Bloody Legends! Give the gift of menstrual equity this holiday season

Calling all Bloody Legends! Give the gift of menstrual equity this holiday season

by Ann Lambert
You could be the reason someone doesn’t have to choose between food or period products…every single month.   This holiday s...

22 October 2025

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People with Disabilities Menstruate Too – Accessibility Matters, Period

People with Disabilities Menstruate Too – Accessibility Matters, Period

by Layla GS
I thought I was a late bloomer – I wasn’t, but it felt like I was when I compared myself to my friends. They started wearing bras befor...

10 September 2025

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Diving into Period Poverty Research at The Period Purse

Diving into Period Poverty Research at The Period Purse

by Kristy Van Hoven
From August 2024 to March 2025, The Period Purse (TPP) embarked on a menstrual equity and community needs assessment research project to understand...

8 September 2025

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Get to know Sarah, our new Executive Director!

Get to know Sarah, our new Executive Director!

by Kristy Van Hoven
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 ...

22 August 2025

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The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Explained

The 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle, Explained

by Ann Lambert
Do you know that your period is only one of four phases in the menstrual cycle?  After menstruation comes the follicular, ovulatory, and lute...

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