Menstrual Equity in Schools: A Step-by-Step Guide

by GHGP | Advocacy, Education, On Campus, Policy / News

Are pads and tampons easily accessible in your school? Period products should be located in student bathrooms, teachers should let students leave class without question, and period product drives may actually be hurting your efforts to create menstrual equity. Let’s...

Kids are starting their periods earlier. A look at the bigger picture

by GHGP | Advocacy, Education, Policy / News, Reproductive Health

We’ve all been talking about this for years… girls seem to be getting their first periods earlier than their parents and grandparents.  A new study in the JAMA Network Open highlights some trends and possible reasons for early menstruation.  Among the...

A Study of Employee and Customer Response to Easy Access to Free Menstrual Care Items

by GHGP | Advocacy

Introduction While it is widely recognized that toilet paper must be available in all public restrooms, in 2024, it is still, by far, exceptional to find disposable menstrual products freely available. Whether the discussion is focused on schools or workplaces, the...

The Impact of Menstruation on the Workplace

by GHGP | Policy / News, Reproductive Health

Menstruation is a natural physiological process experienced by approximately half of the world’s population. Despite its universality, employers often overlook or do not understand the far-reaching implications of periods at work. Here is a look at some of the...

Demystifying Menstruation: Understanding Periods and the Menstrual Cycle

by GHGP | Education, Reproductive Health

Menstruation is a natural process, often referred to as a period. It is an essential aspect of reproductive health experienced by individuals assigned female at birth. But it is a process that often is mysterious even to those who go through it. This basic guide will...