by GHGP | Feb 25, 2023 | Policy / News
Menstrual Leave, or policies that allow anyone with a period to take time off of work due to symptoms associated with menstruation, has been a hot topic for debate of late. It touches on issues of women’s health, gender equity, and workplace culture. Menstrual leave...
by GHGP | Jan 27, 2023 | Education, Reproductive Health
Periods can be a pain – literally and figuratively. They can be a monthly hassle, but they also have a significant environmental impact. In the United States alone, it is estimated that more than 20 billion pads and tampons are discarded in landfills every year. These...
by GHGP | Jan 25, 2023 | Education, On Campus, Reproductive Health
Period Poverty is a global issue that affects people in developed and developing countries. The lack of access to menstrual hygiene products can lead to physical health problems, such as infections and reproductive tract complications, and can have negative social and...
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...