The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust

Our mission is to bring safe, affordable, environmentally friendly sanitary products to women and girls in Zimbabwe through engagement with interested partners.

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Did you know that our menstrual cup can hold up to three times as much fluid as a regular tampon! That's why it can be worn up to 10 hours, collecting your menstrual flow without interfering with your pH and allowing you to work or study without any hassle.
#MakeTheSwitch

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

The menstrual cup is non-absorbent & can be used on light flows too. But you can't use tampons on light flow days or spotting days because your vagina is much drier during this time. Tampons are absorbent and they might dry you out more, which raises risks of Toxic Shock Syndrome

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

🔟 The first 10 means that you can wear the cup up to 10 hours before emptying it.
🔟 The second 10 means one can use the cup for up to 10 years.
🔟 The last 10 means you only need to pay $10 once-off and you are good to go for the next decade.
#LoveYourPeriod🩸

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Addressing period poverty sets a very strong foundation upon which girls and women can build their success. Let us all strive to make it easier for our girls' future to be bright.
#ForHerFuture
#EndPeriodPoverty

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Happy retirement Ambassador @ReneCremonese . It was a pleasure to have you at the launch of The MHS Trust. Thanks for all your efforts to foster gender equality.

[René Cremonese 🇺🇦 @ReneCremonese]

Retiring today after ~35 years in the foreign service. Still struck by the variety of my 11 HQ jobs (incl Summits, environ negs, S & SEAsia rels, human res, public dipl, comms, IT, adult edu and more) & 5 postings w/last two as HOM (Manila, Jakarta, Canberra, Yaounde, Harare) 1/2

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Many use tampons to manage their periods. But they don't do that. Instead, they just absorb everything, including all the vaginal moisture and vaginal flora, leaving you dry. The menstrual cup only collects what should be collected, and doesn't interfere with everything else.

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

This year's Int'l Day for the Eradication of Poverty comes at a time when 🇿🇼 faced drought this year & currently has the highest food inflation in the whole world which also worsens period poverty. Reusable period products such as the menstrual cup can help in reducing the burden

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Cost, safety, comfort and environmental impact are some of the factors to be considered when choosing a period product. The menstrual cup is the best choice which is very cost effective, provides great comfort and significantly reduces waste, contributing to a cleaner environment

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Happy #DayOfTheGirl! Today we highlight Section 27(2) of the Constitution which calls on the State to "take measures to ensure that girls are afforded the same opportunities as boys to obtain education at all levels."
#OurTimeIsNow
#OurRightsOurFuture

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Everyone who menstruates, everywhere must have access to period products, especially sustainable ones such as menstrual cups. Our menstrual cup has undergone a full ethical trial in 🇿🇼 and found to be entirely safe.
#LoveYourPeriod

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Period poverty robs and steals from us all. Now is the time to take decisive action on it.
#EndPeriodPoverty

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

We need a world where menstrual health rights are respected so that school girls complete their education and achieve their dreams. Concrete policy and legal frameworks must be put in place to advance menstrual health and hygiene rights.
#MenstruationMatters

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Did you know that some disposable pads and tampons have pesticide residues, undisclosed fragrance chemicals, dioxins and furans and plastic! Some of these are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive toxicity, skin irritation, pollution and long-term health problems.

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Menstrual health is health! And health is a fundamental right guaranteed in Section 76 of Zimbabwe's Constitution. Let's strive to foster a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, in relation to the menstrual cycle.
#MenstruationMatters

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

On a hot day like this, you probably just want to go out and spend some time doing outdoor activities with friends and family. If you happen to be on your period, our menstrual cup helps you to enjoy your period and also have a good time outside, without worrying about anything.

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Most pads and tampons have chemicals that can interfere with your vagina's natural pH, posing risks to infections. The menstrual cup does not interfere with your pH in any way. Morestill, it provides 10 hours of continuous protection. Get in touch with us today to get yours.

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

What's your favourite menstrual cup fold: C-fold, Triangle fold or pushdown fold?
#LoveYourPeriod
#PeriodsMatter🩸

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Did you know that a disposable pad can contain can contain up to 70% plastic equivalent to about 4 shopping bags; and that plastic can take up to 500 years to decompose? Help save the earth by switching to the menstrual cup.
#LoveYourPeriod🩸

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

With the high inflation rate and money chasing few goods; when you buy sanitary wear, you really have to get optimal value for your money. With the Viva Lily menstrual cup, you are guaranteed that for the next ten years your periods will be safely managed
#BuyWisely #SaveTheEarth

[The Menstrual Health Specialists Trust @themhstrust]

Zimbabwe's Gender Inequality Index currently stands at 0.532. Also 38.2% of women above 25 don't have secondary education. Adolescent birth rate is 94.3 per 1000. This is according to @UNDP's latest #HDR2022. By advancing sustainable #MHM, we can change this to some extent.