So many people are shrugging their shoulders at the files thinking they dont have any power. We have so much power to change things. Start small. Stop supporting these businesses, these celebrities, the products, the system. Thats where we all have power.
Gentle reminder for menstruating people:
Deficiencies in magnesium, calcium, B6, iron and Vitamin D3 can lead to irritability, triggered anxiety, fatigue, cramps and heavier flow. Make sure you are getting/eating a variety of nutrients and take your vitamins.
A new U.S. study by @periodsupplies explores the impacts of providing free menstrual supplies, finding that at baseline, 72.4% of participants were forced to choose between purchasing menstrual supplies and another basic need in the past year.
Read more๐ https://t.co/sNv0WmLiwL
โจ๏ธ Book Club Announcementโจ๏ธ
The first book we are reading for The PMS Pantry book club is Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement by Nadya Okamoto.
We will start July 20 ๐โจ๏ธ
In case you wondered what itโs like to be a woman who needs reproductive medical care:
The hospital just called to ask why I wanted sedation for my surgical procedure tomorrow.
Because itโs usually done without.
This #periodpovertyawarenessweek we are officially announcing The Pms Pantry Book Club! Education has the power to change the world and we look forward to learning and growing with you. Look out for our next week update on the first book we will be reading ๐
Today I signed a bill into law that will make period products free in Hawai'i's public schools.
It's simple. No child should be forced to miss class because they can't afford period products and need to stay home. Thanks to all who helped make this bill a reality for our kids.
Inclusive language is important, especially when speaking about periods.
Thinking menstrual health is only a niche topic for woman excludes transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming people who have periods from the conversation.
#menstrualequity
Finally got the Pantry to the Detroit Community Fridge!! Its looks so cute out there. I almost cried seeing it all come to completion. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported. Hopefully there will be more pantries to come ๐ฅฐ๐๐พ