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Freedom4girls Period support, products, education + empowerment for all 💜🏳️‍🌈🩸🏳️‍⚧️ first to last periods 💪🏽

Period poverty is a worldwide issue and affects millions of women and girls who struggle to afford or access safe menstrual protection. The economic, social and environmental impacts of period poverty are huge, with many of those affected restricted from equal education and job opportunities simply due to their periods. To combat period poverty, Freedom4Girls not only support in the provision of p

roducts that are donated to us, but also through the creation of washable reusable pads, through the delivery of an education programme that works to empower, challenge and reduce stigmas and through campaigning to put an end to period poverty and its impact on sex-based equality.

We are so pleased we could support so many girls. Liz thank you for your support in helping the girls 💜
10/05/2026

We are so pleased we could support so many girls. Liz thank you for your support in helping the girls 💜

Huge thank you to Freedom4girls for donating 500 reusable, washable sanitary pants for girls in Malawi 💜

Thanks to our wonderful friend and upcoming volunteer Liz, who will also be delivering lessons to teachers to help educate and support girls in the community, this donation will make a lasting difference.

We are incredibly grateful for their kindness, generosity, and support, and we cannot thank them enough for helping us empower young girls through education, dignity, and care. ✨

Here's a look at April and my my my have we been busy!
08/05/2026

Here's a look at April and my my my have we been busy!

PMDD is a relatively unknown issue that many people face that can have really quite dramatic and damaging effects. Peopl...
30/04/2026

PMDD is a relatively unknown issue that many people face that can have really quite dramatic and damaging effects.

People suspecting PMDD need to see a doctor - and go prepared!

You will need
* 3 months of symptoms tracking information to show when the symptoms appear and when they ease.

* A one page summary sheet showing the most disruptive symptoms and how they effect your life.

* Supporting information

> The NICE guidelines on PMDD -
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/premenstrual-syndrome/diagnosis/diagnostic-criteria-for-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder/

> The IAPMD summary page -
https://www.iapmd.org/pmdd

Expect your doctor to rule out other things with blood tests initially. That ok - standard practice. Once ruled out you can start to explore the options.

If you don't feel heard or taken seriously you CAN ask for a second opinion or request a referral to a gynecologist or psychiatrist specialising in PMDD or related areas.

You are not being too emotional, not being a burden, not overthinking or wasting anyone's time and you are certainly NOT JUST BEING HORMONAL.

You ARE addressing an issue that you have identified (one that's disrupting your life) in the hopes that you will make it better - GO YOU!

*FYI*

Treatments for PMDD:

SSRIs - Options include sertraline, fluoxetine, and paroxetine HCI, which work faster for PMDD than for depression - meaning you only take it in the Luteal Phase! 5 tablets from ovulation is said to be the sweet spot. There is research you can find and take along.

Hormonal Birth Control: Birth control pills that stop ovulation, particularly those containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (e.g., Yaz), are used to stabilize hormone levels.

Lifestyle Changes: Regular exercise, stress management (yoga, therapy), and diet changes (reducing salt, caffeine, and alcohol) can alleviate symptoms.

Supplements: Calcium, vitamin B6, magnesium, and herbal remedies like chasteberry may help.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of talk therapy designed to help manage the severe mood symptoms of PMDD.

Therapy: Shadow work and 'healing' - understanding, accepting and integrating trauma stories can really help with PMDD

Join us for a fun and educational evening while racking up some good karma points at the same time! Menstrual education ...
22/04/2026

Join us for a fun and educational evening while racking up some good karma points at the same time! Menstrual education is a vital piece for understanding ourselves and each other and helps to remove the invisible barriers many menstruating people face in the world. Together we can create a world where periods are never a barrier to dignity, education and opportunities.

We'll be back open as usual on Friday 15th May. 10am - 2pm.
22/04/2026

We'll be back open as usual on Friday 15th May. 10am - 2pm.

April is Stress Awareness month and if there is one thing we know it's that period poverty causes huge amounts of stress...
16/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness month and if there is one thing we know it's that period poverty causes huge amounts of stress for those who experience it.

The theme this year is and so we're asking YOU to BE THE CHANGE by choosing to support our work with a one off donation or a monthly one if you can afford it. The work we do is so important and we cannot do it without the support of our donors! 💟

Period dignity should be recognised as a basic human right, because without access to safe period protection, people’s health, safety and equality are put at risk.

With love to all our trans siblings...
31/03/2026

With love to all our trans siblings...

If you are looking for ways to support Freedom4girls or just do some volunteering please do consider joining us on 9th M...
30/03/2026

If you are looking for ways to support Freedom4girls or just do some volunteering please do consider joining us on 9th May for our big sorting day. It will be a lovely vibe with lovely people and everyone is welcome. Hopefully see you then :)

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