Prisons, Periods, and the Patriarchy
Systemic inequities in correctional facilities, like the inability to get period products, are critical in both addressing a healthy and safe quality of life and reproducing the dangerous hierarchies of power outside of prison walls.
The Unethical Defense of Talc
Why women are holding companies accountable and demanding further study into this toxic ingredient found in products marketed to women for good health.
Finding My Way through Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
Susi Lippuner is a 59 year old woman who has transitioned from “normal” to being severely disabled with Environmental Sensitivities, and is now mindfully moving towards wellness. She shares her story...
Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 Introduced
Passage would protect women’s health, experts say For Immediate Release: April 19, 2011 Contact: Jamie Silberberger, jamies@womensvoices.org, 406-543-3747 Sian Wu, sian@resource-media.org, 206-374-7795 x102 WASHINGTON—New legislation... Read More
Community Workshop Series: Our Stories, Our Flow
JOIN US for a series of FREE community workshops that center and de-stigmatize the way we talk about, understand & experience safe, healthy periods! Created... Read More
Monthly Tip Archive
2012 December The Greenest Gift: DIY November Safe Oven Cleaning for the Holidays October Have a Non-Toxic Halloween! September Avoiding Toxic Flame Retardants August Non-Toxic... Read More
What is in period products?
C&EN News by Cheryl Hogue A recent New York right-to-know law has led to ingredient disclosures across much of the US. But health advocates say... Read More
Rally for Safe Feminine Care Products in Washington, DC!
Update 6.14.2017: What an amazing day! Women from all over the nation gathered in Washington, DC to rally, lobby and raise awareness about the serious gaps in feminine... Read More
Women Move Procter and Gamble, Kimberly Clark to Disclose Secret Ingredients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10.22.15 – In response to consumer demands, two corporate giants have begun increasing the transparency of ingredients in feminine care products, giving... Read More
NY May Require Feminine Hygiene Products to List Ingredients
Associated Press by David Klepper …”The measure, which passed the Legislature last week, aims to inform consumers about allergens, fragrances, synthetic materials and potentially hazardous... Read More