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The Period Purse's Menstruation Nation Program Goes Bilingual in 2024

Posted by Megan Apa on 12 January 2024
The Period Purse's Menstruation Nation Program Goes Bilingual in 2024
In an exciting move allowing for an even wider reach, The Period Purse 's Menstruation Nation program will soon be releasing all French languag...
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How to Give the Gift of Menstrual Equity this Holiday Season

Posted by Ann Lambert on 15 December 2023
How to Give the Gift of Menstrual Equity this Holiday Season
From bringing people together for a good cause, to making a donation in a loved one’s name – giving back to your community is the perfe...
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A Look Back at Our History: TPP Through the Years

Posted by Ann Lambert on 17 November 2023
A Look Back at Our History: TPP Through the Years
A lot has happened since our Founder, Jana Girdauskas, filled her first period purse in February 2017. As 2023 draws to a close, let’s take a...
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Flow-flation: menstruators struggling with the increase cost of living

Posted by Jannie Nheng on 11 October 2023
Flow-flation: menstruators struggling with the increase cost of living
People who menstruate are grappling with the rising cost of living and this impacts their ability to afford period products, especially those who e...
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How to Talk to Kids About Periods

Posted by Vikki VanSickle on 4 September 2023
How to Talk to Kids About Periods
Periods 101, our education presentation that covers the basics of menstruation for kids in grades five through nine, is our most requested presenta...
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