Yay PERIOD POWER!

HELLO and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. There is power in numbers and – because of you – we just grew in strength!

New York State has been leading the nation in period policy and power. With the leadership of dynamic women legislators, state and city council have passed a number of groundbreaking period power policies (check out the timeline below). Take a bow New York!!

We have a lot of exciting in-person events and actions in the works in New York to help pass even more important period-positive pieces of legislation and de-stigmatize how we talk about, understand and experience healthy periods.

I’ll be in touch with ways you can get involved in your area. In the meantime, start learning more about our Detox the Box campaign — and please feel free to reach out to me — Ash Chan — at anytime via ashc@womensvoices.org or 406-543-3747!

Many of WVE’s materials contain the word “feminine” when used to describe period and other personal care products like wipes, washes, douches and sprays — this is a term which has traditionally dominated the menstrual products industry. But we know that words matter, and by using the term “feminine” we push people out of the conversation. There are people who use these items who do not identify as women. The experiences of transgender or gender nonconforming people are valid and their needs are critical to our mission of building healthier communities. We hope you will notice that moving forward we will be more mindful in how we talk about who is impacted by these products and by our work.