Before the pandemic, “period poverty” was already an issue. Over the course of the pandemic, due to job instability and income loss, the problem of period poverty has been exacerbated. A UK-based non-profit that supplies period products to the underprivileged called Bloody … [Read more...] about How brands and non-profits can destigmatize menstruation
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The Optimist View: “Count Down” ー Protecting our fertility in the modern age
“Hormones get no respect. We think of them as the elusive chemicals that make us a bit moody, but these magical little molecules do so much more.” - Susannah Cahalan, Author, Brain on Fire Most of us know to wash our produce before eating it and not microwave plastic, but what … [Read more...] about The Optimist View: “Count Down” ー Protecting our fertility in the modern age
America’s first transgender suicide hotline is up and running
According to The National Transgender Discrimination Survey (NTDS), 41 percent of transgender individuals have attempted suicide. This is a shocking figure and is even higher among trans youth and trans individuals of multiracial backgrounds. In an effort to specifically address … [Read more...] about America’s first transgender suicide hotline is up and running
ActionAid helps women in coastal villages rewild mangrove forests
We’ve written previously about the efforts of ActionAid, a non-profit organization that focuses on training and educating women who live in areas that are deeply affected by climate change to take on climate-adaptive livelihoods that will protect them and their … [Read more...] about ActionAid helps women in coastal villages rewild mangrove forests
Google lets you know which businesses offer gender-neutral restrooms
Going to a public bathroom probably doesn’t rank highly as one of your favorite activities. That said, knowing which facilities you can comfortably do your business in is a luxury that most of us take for granted. As we cultivate more awareness and empathy for LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Google lets you know which businesses offer gender-neutral restrooms
