Updates on public policy as it relates to periods & reproductive health, plus global issues, sustainability, and advocacy. Going beyond the US and around the globe to report on the major topics impacting people with periods. Stay woke.
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Take Flex Cup or Flex Disc for a spin 02 / Change your period product in the shower 03 / Install a bidet 04 / Switch to plant-based wipes 05 / Try on a pair of period-absorbing underwear 06 / Consider reusable pads or liners 07 / Use a tampon …
Flow with Mother Nature: 9 Ways to Make Your Cycle Greener (Before Earth Day) Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Menstruation in the workplace 02 / The case for menstrual leave 03 / What opponents of period leave suggest 04 / Concerns around disclosure 05 / Considerations for menstrual leave 06 / Learn more Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea offer employees menstrual leave—the opportunity to take time off during an …
Period leave from work: The debate on menstrual leave Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The plastic problem 02 / The 4 Rs: Options for reducing our impact 03 / Sustainable swaps for a healthier planet 04 / Key takeaways Simple ways to clean up your bathroom act Most of us are doing our best to make better choices for the environment…we avoid plastic cutlery, …
Sustainable swaps for a healthier planet: Beauty & personal hygiene Read More »
Period poverty—the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and resources—affects 500 million people worldwide. IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is Menstrual Hygiene Day? 02 / Why does it matter? 03 / What can you do to help? 04 / Looking for more? At Flex®, we’re driven by the desire to change the narrative …
Menstrual Hygiene Day: What it is & why it matters Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ 02 / How Flex Disc was created 03 / Flex Cup’s inclusive design 04 / Period innovation is our #1 priority Why there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ It might seem like an obvious statement—but if we …
The importance of creating period products for every body Read More »
We asked a trans man and a nonbinary person about their periods Menstruation doesn’t have a gender. It’s critical that we don’t exclude trans men and non-binary people from the conversation around periods. At Flex, we’re changing the game for all people with periods—and that means talking about them openly and encouraging healthy, non-gendered dialog. …
Not everyone can afford period products—especially during Covid. Learn how you can help #EndPeriodPoverty this Menstrual Hygiene Day. IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is period poverty and why does it matter? 02 / How TikTok launched a movement 03 / What about sustainability—both economic and environmental? 04 / Do your part: Resources & where …
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Leveraging TikTok to end period poverty Read More »
“The U.K. joins countries like India, Cambodia, Kenya, and Canada in eliminating taxes on menstrual products and building more equitable policies for people with periods.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why your two-cents matters 02 / We need to talk about sustainability 03 / Menstrual equity victories in the US 04 / What you can …
Menstrual equity wins: The UK eliminates tampon tax Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Flushable & biodegradable pads 02 / Reusable cloth pads 03 / Reusable tampon applicators 04 / Washable period underwear 05 / Menstrual cups & discs 06 / Vaginal sea sponges We’re making strides towards planet-friendly periods Single use products such as disposable pads and tampons have been making the lives …
Sustainable & reusable period products: How far we’ve come Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Be willing to learn about important issues 02 / Pass the mic 03 / Be kind to yourself, first 04 / Integrate advocacy into your daily routine 4 ways to take action in 2021 TL/DR: 2020 was a challenging year, but it inspired us to make a difference in our …
Carrying the torch into 2021: Advocacy under new leadership Read More »
Fighting period stigma, one school bathroom at a time TL/DR: High school student Tessa Gabriel Meil is singlehandedly tackling period stigma and fighting for menstrual equity in her hometown of Camden, Maine. Here’s how she got her town’s middle and high school bathrooms stocked with free menstrual products for all students. While most of us …
How 16-year-old Tessa Gabriel Meil is fighting for menstrual equity Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What exactly does this mean for menstruators? 02 / When can I start using my FSA/HSA card to purchase menstrual products? 03 / I have an FSA – what’s the deadline to submit expenses for reimbursement? 04 / Is this a temporary change? You can now use your health savings account …
2020 CARES Act: FSA/HSA/HRA eligible menstrual care products Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why Black and Hispanic Individuals Are Less Likely to Be Diagnosed With Endometriosis 02 / Healthcare Disparities vs. Health Disparities 03 / What Goes Into an Endometriosis Diagnosis? 04 / Full Circle: Understanding Racial Disparities in Reproductive Healthcare TL/DR: It takes an average of 8-12 years to obtain a diagnosis …
Racial disparities in endometriosis diagnosis: A conversation Read More »
Whether in person or by mail, make sure you cast your ballot in this year’s election: Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / I Haven’t Registered to Vote: What Should I Do? 02 / I Want to Vote by Mail: How Do I Request a Mail-In Ballot? 03 / I’m …
#Bloodybarpocalypse2020 TL/DR: Law students taking the bar exam in certain states have been prohibited from bringing their own menstrual products. Thankfully, these policies are now changing. In the last three weeks, the trending Twitter hashtag #bloodybarpocalypse forced the Arizona Bar Association to reexamine their policies on menstrual products. Each state’s Bar Association typically provides a …
How the Arizona Bar Association’s policies discriminated against people with periods Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Talk about your period 02 / Don’t hide your menstrual products 03 / Ask post-menopausal friends or family about their experience 04 / Speak up when you hear anti-period talk 05 / Set an example for the kids in your life Hint: Talk about it openly Growing up, I was …
5 ways to fight period stigma in your everyday life Read More »
We’re collectively waking up to the racial injustice that’s embedded in every system that supports our daily lives. It might be difficult for some of us to imagine the changes that the Black Lives Matter movement calls for. Defunding the police and examining mass incarceration are big collective tasks — we all have to start …
10 movies and TV shows to watch about racial injustice Read More »
In honor of Pride, I interviewed a few Flex customers who identify as LGBTQ+ and asked them what it means to choose love over fear. What I walked away with was a verbal wedding invitation, dating advice, a new-found understanding of period poops, and the greatest feeling of what I can only call “magic.” And …
