Diverse Community Ambassadors Increase Inclusive Community Impact: Introducing Cristina Navoa and Marissa Catena
Being a community organization fueled by the power of diverse local leaders and volunteers, The Period Purse is proud to collaborate with some of C...
2 February 2019
For Students, by Students: Menstruation Nation and The Diva Cup
One winter afternoon, while scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed of cat videos and selfies, a CBC News article caught my eye. It described The...
20 January 2019
Reflecting and Setting Intentions: A Year in Review, A Year Ahead
The new year brings with it both reflection and goal-setting. As a local non-profit that opened its doors in February 2017, the last year marked Th...
14 January 2019
Incorporating Inclusivity: Subjective Language with Significant Impact
At The Period Purse, we are focused on making a positive impact on the lives of marginalized menstruators. We are also dedicated to working towa...
10 December 2018
On Giving Tuesday, Invest In Menstrual Equity
As I drove away from another successful packing party, my SUV was filled with tampons and pads; my heart was full. I was glowing from anoth...
25 November 2018

We respectfully acknowledge the land we live and work on is the traditional territory of many nations including the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinabewaki, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Mississauga, and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.