How You Can Help Destigmatize Periods

4 Ways You Can Help Destigmatize Periods

May 22, 2023

Periods are a natural bodily function, yet they are often shrouded in shame and stigma. For centuries, menstruation has been a taboo topic, and many people still feel uncomfortable discussing it openly. 

However, talking openly and honestly about periods is essential to help reduce stigma and promote menstrual equity

We rounded up four practical ways you can help destigmatize periods.

1. Start the Conversation

The first step in destigmatizing periods is to start the conversation. Normalizing conversations around menstruation can help break down the stigma and make it easier for people to talk about their own experiences!

2. Support Menstrual Equity

Period poverty is a real issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Lack of access to period products can lead to missed days of school or work, shame and embarrassment. Supporting organizations that provide free or low-cost period products to people in need is an important way to help promote menstrual equity.

3. Advocate for Policy Change

Period stigma is not just a social issue; it also has legislative implications. Many countries tax period products as luxury items, making them unaffordable for low-income individuals. Advocating for policy change that recognizes period products as a basic necessity can help reduce the financial burden of menstruation for many.

4. Utilize Social Media for Good

Social media can be a powerful tool for destigmatizing periods. Use your platform to spread period positivity — whether that be sharing information and resources about menstrual health or encouraging others to join the conversation. 

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Hi! I’m Claire. I founded Aunt Flow after getting my period in public without the supplies needed.

Founded in 2016, Aunt Flow is a certified WBENC women-owned company based in Columbus, Ohio. At 18 years old, I dedicated my life to developing a solution to ensure businesses and schools could sustainably provide quality period products, for free, in bathrooms. Our products are made with organic cotton (no weird stuff) and we are constantly working to reduce our environmental impact! For every 10 tampons and pads we sell, we donate 1 to a menstruator in need. I call this people helping people. PERIOD.®

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