The Disturbing Parallels Between Period Shaming and Slut Shaming
If we can’t talk openly and respectfully about periods, about our vaginas, and about our bodies—we’ll never convince policymakers to regulate the feminine care industry, or move major manufacturers to value our health.
Congress makes a move to address long-ignored feminine hygiene concerns
Congresswoman Meng (D-NY) convinces her colleagues on the House Appropriations committee to include a specific request to the FDA to respond to WVE’s petition regarding dangerous dyes in feminine washes.
Do you Know What’s in Your Tampons and Pads?
On average, a woman will use over 16,000 tampons in her lifetime, yet companies aren’t required to tell you what they put in them. Unbelievably, no federal law exists which requires disclosure of all ingredients in feminine products. But that is changing...
Natracare: Thirty Years for Women’s Health
I have been a revolutionary warrior since 1989. Outraged by the lack of concern and growing evidence about the risks of synthetics and toxic residuals on women’s health...Natracare's Susie Hewson raises her voice!
Summer Lovin’ : A Blog on Good Lube
The difference a good lube can make is not limited to how it feels when you use it, but can also have serious impact on your sexual health long after the sexy part is over. Guest blog from Good Clean Love.
Women-Led: Talking with Meika Hollender of Sustain
Sustain was founded to disrupt this industry by creating all-natural vagina-friendly products, putting women’s bodies first. Interview with Meika Hollender.
Women of Color Are Tired of Being Targeted by Toxic Marketing, Toxic Products
Companies continue to market feminine products more aggressively to women of color, so we are disparately impacted by these harmful and unwanted chemicals. Guest blog by our friends at COLOR.
#DetoxTheBox: Women Rally in DC for Your Right to Know!
Last month, women from all over the nation gathered in Washington, DC to raise awareness about the serious gaps in menstrual products safety and regulation.
Tell Congress, It’s Time To Care About Feminine Care. PERIOD.
On May 23, women across the nation will be in DC to demand our right to safe feminine care products. Can’t be with us in person? Learn what you can do to help support this event and important bills that will close serious gaps in menstrual hygiene safety.
Fight for Your Right to Know
Tampon and menstrual pad manufacturers don’t have to disclose what’s in their products, so I have no idea what I'm being exposed to when using these products. Let's change this!
