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Black led charity bridging access to menstrual care and reshaping how the culture talks about periods.

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Take a look at our period care pop-up for teens! It’s a menstrual health workshop + boutique!

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Hey Period Posse, the time has come for us to leave this app. Too much misinformation and hate speech towards Black & Indigenous bodies for us to continue to use this platform.

It's that simple for us.
Catch us on @Threads & @instagram as WeAreHappyPeriod.

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Most parents hate having to give the period talk. It doesn't have to be awkward. Here are some tips to guide your pre-teen through this important milestone.

1. Start teaching them the basics of menstrual cycles when they are around 8-9 years old.
2. Teach your child the correct

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Mary Beatrice Kenner was an African American Inventor, holding the most patents as a Black woman. In the 1950s, she invented the menstrual belt to improve women's health, lifestyle, and hygiene during their menstruation. You can thank her for the toilet paper holder too!

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Today: Period activism is stronger than ever, with efforts to end period poverty, address menstrual health disparities, and fight for period equity.

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The last few hundred years of history can be looked at through the prism of menstrual health. Let's explore the fascinating journey of period products:

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2000s: Period poverty became a global issue, with many women unable to afford basic menstrual products. Thinx debuted the period panty in 2015.

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Oh btw, we have new merch for ya! https://t.co/U0Y2qpI2Av

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Menstrual care is a basic human right that's often neglected. Women of color, Black Women in particular face a disproportionate lack of access to menstrual care, leading to hygiene insecurity. Let's make it right.

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August holds National Nonprofit Day. Your support of Black-led charities is an important way for us to build economic power for Black people–all while creating systemic change for the greater good. #BlackLivesMatter #NationalNonprofitDay

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5. Be available and supportive. Let your child know that you are there for them and that they can come to you with any questions or concerns.

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4. Discuss period products. Teach them the different period products available and which ones would be best suited for their needs. Discuss the pros and cons of each product, and let them make their own choices as they grow older.

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3. Discuss hygiene. Explain how to properly care for their body during menstruation. This includes changing pads or tampons regularly, washing their hands, and taking showers daily.

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1. Start early. Don't wait until your child is going through puberty to talk about periods. Start teaching them the basics of menstrual cycles when they are around 8-9 years old. This way, they can prepare and are not caught off guard when they start menstruating.

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2. Use proper terminology. Teach your child the correct terminology for body parts and functions.

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Most parents hate having to give the period talk. It doesn't have to be awkward. Here are some tips to guide your pre-teen through this important milestone:

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@jastheejedi Listen, and we CAN’T shut him up foreal foreal

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@DetroitEmory Whew! Him and his brother were fine! But yes he deserves a movie about his life.