by GHGP | Jan 24, 2023 | Education, Reproductive Health
A period ally is someone who does not menstruate but wants to support those who do. So first, thank you for being here. One of the main reasons so many people in the United States deal with period poverty is because of the stigma and shame that have long surrounded...
by GHGP | Dec 30, 2022 | Reproductive Health
Whether you print out the GHGP Period Tracker or use an app, keeping up with your menstrual cycle can help in many ways. Sure, the bleeding days are the ones we focus on the most, but understanding the entire menstrual cycle (even the times of the month when there is...
by GHGP | Jul 8, 2022 | On Campus, Reproductive Health
Recently I asked a school nurse, “Why are pads and tampons kept in your office, and not the bathrooms, where they are needed?” The answer won’t surprise you, and I’ll bet it’s the same answer most of you would get if you walked into a...
by GHGP | Apr 22, 2022 | Policy / News
It is hard to overstate just how big an impact our periods are having on the planet. In the last decade or so, there is a mountain of evidence that has piled up regarding menstrual products’ effects on the environment and if we’re being honest, we have to...
by GHGP | Mar 8, 2022 | Policy / News
Today marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. One of the best ways to mark the day and champion the push for equality for all genders is to uplift the work of others. The theme...
