by Elise Joy | Apr 4, 2024 | Education, On Campus, Reproductive Health
I don’t have any traumatic memories of going to the school nurse when I was in middle or high school, having to ask for a pad because I had gotten my period unexpectedly, or had forgotten what I needed at home. It’s not that I never went to the nurse; I just never...
by GHGP | Jan 8, 2024 | 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...
by GHGP | Aug 4, 2023 | 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...
by GHGP | Jun 22, 2023 | 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...
by GHGP | May 26, 2023 | Education, Reproductive Health
Starting THE conversation about periods and reproduction can feel overwhelming. It is common for parents to put it off or not have a chat at all because of a range of their emotions. But pretending the changes to our bodies do not exist will not make it so. And...
by GHGP | Mar 22, 2023 | Education, On Campus, Policy / News
“We recently got a note from a school nurse in a district where most families struggle financially. It is typical of what we hear all too often. The note read, “A student came to the health office to show me that her pants were soiled from her period. I...
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...
