period stigma

Perimenopause and menopause are perfectly normal processes of life and of getting older for all people who menstruate, writes Debra Pittam.

Pixii is a service that provides eco-friendly, plastic-free tampons and pads to workplaces and schools, in a bid to end period stigma.

Facebook has reversed a decision to ban an advertisement from period underwear brand Modibodi, that showed scenes that featured period blood.

Aussie brand, Modibodi, has recently released a new ad showing various mensuration-related deeds and consequences and Facebook has banned it.

Public schools across Victoria have become the first in Australia to provide free pads and tampons to students.

“Period poverty is a real issue that is under-researched,” Dr Ruth Knight from QUT Business says of a new study of the issue in schools.

Last week, Libra launched their Blood Normal advertising campaign, depicting actual menstrual blood for the first time in an attempt to tackle period stigma.

Plan International Australia is calling for free pads and tampons in all Australian schools in an effort to eradicate period stigma.