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Guess the word in the commentsJoin us at the launch of P.E.R.I.O.D this October.Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr...
06/10/2026

Guess the word in the comments

Join us at the launch of P.E.R.I.O.D this October.

Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8 or click the link in bio to register

Five days out, and things are moving fast on our end.We wanted to give you a sneak peek at something. The Period Diction...
05/10/2026

Five days out, and things are moving fast on our end.

We wanted to give you a sneak peek at something. The Period Dictionary isn't just a list of terms. It has a built-in chatbot, so you can ask a question in plain language and get an answer back immediately. We'll be demonstrating it live on the 10th.

If you've registered already, thank you. If you haven't, this is a good moment to do it before the week gets busy.

Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8 or click the link in bio to register

You've probably said it to yourself without thinking. "I'm so lazy today." "It's not that bad; stop complaining." "Just ...
02/10/2026

You've probably said it to yourself without thinking. "I'm so lazy today." "It's not that bad; stop complaining." "Just push through it."

Here's what the research actually says: treating yourself harshly during your period doesn't make you tougher or more productive. It's linked to worse outcomes. More anxiety. Less motivation. Not more.

Menstrual self-compassion, actually being kind to yourself when you're cramping, exhausted, or just not okay, is linked to the opposite. Greater resilience. Lower anxiety. Higher motivation. This isn't a vibe. It shows up across more than 200 published studies.

So the next time your period has you moving slower, resting more, or asking for a break, try something different. Not "toughen up." Just: "this is hard right now, and that's allowed."

Your body isn't failing you. It's working exactly as it should.

01/10/2026

What if the world had a dictionary just for periods?

On October 10th, that's exactly what we're launching. Watch to the end.

Period Action Day 2026 | October 10th
https://luma.com/zzlczqr8

Menstrual equity is not only about whether someone has a pad.It is also whether they understand what is happening in the...
01/10/2026

Menstrual equity is not only about whether someone has a pad.

It is also whether they understand what is happening in their body, know when something is wrong, can find trustworthy information, understand their rights, and have language to talk about menstruation without shame.

That is the gap P.E.R.I.O.D. is designed to address.

Join us at the launch of P.E.R.I.O.D this October.

Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8 or click the link in bio to register

10 days to Period Action Day, the one day a year the whole world talks about period poverty at the same time.500 million...
30/09/2026

10 days to Period Action Day, the one day a year the whole world talks about period poverty at the same time.
500 million+ people still don't have reliable access to menstrual products or sanitation. That's the number this day exists to change.

We'll be counting down all week with facts, myths, and ways to actually get involved.

Join us at the launch of P.E.R.I.O.D this October.

Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8 or click the link in bio to register

You know that reflex? "Sorry, I just need to run to the bathroom." "Sorry, I'm a little emotional right now." "Sorry, do...
29/09/2026

You know that reflex? "Sorry, I just need to run to the bathroom." "Sorry, I'm a little emotional right now." "Sorry, do you have a pad? I'm so sorry to ask."

We have a name for it: period apologising. Saying sorry for something your body just does every month, like it's an inconvenience you owe someone an explanation for.

You don't need a pad because you did something wrong. You're not crying because you're being dramatic. You don't need the bathroom more than usual because you're being difficult.

You're on your period. That's it. That's the whole reason.

Stop apologising for it. Say what you need, plainly, the same way you'd ask for a glass of water.

This is what we mean when we talk about ending stigma. Not just the big silences. The small "sorry"s too.

Three powerhouses joining us for Period Action Day 2026! Rifkatu Ademola Bello, Executive Director of FOWGI, whose work ...
28/09/2026

Three powerhouses joining us for Period Action Day 2026!

Rifkatu Ademola Bello, Executive Director of FOWGI, whose work has put over 60,000 sanitary products directly into the hands of women and girls across Nigeria, alongside years of championing girls' education through platforms like the SDG 4 for Girls Summit.

Patricia Kajumba, Founder and CEO of Glow Up Pads Limited and Founder of Twekonyere Foundation Uganda, building African-led, locally manufactured menstrual health solutions while shaping national policy on menstrual health and hygiene in Uganda.

Memory Banda, an educator and curriculum design specialist with a background spanning tertiary and secondary teaching, bringing a rare lens on how menstrual health education actually gets built into classrooms and communities that are often reluctant to teach it.

Three different fields. One shared mission: closing the gap between what girls and women deserve and what they actually get.

Join us live on Saturday, October 10th, as we launch PERIOD and unveil The Period Dictionary.

Register here: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8

Just lie down and wait it out" is advice a lot of us grew up with, but gentle movement can genuinely help; it gets blood...
25/09/2026

Just lie down and wait it out" is advice a lot of us grew up with, but gentle movement can genuinely help; it gets blood flowing to tense muscles and triggers endorphins, which work like a natural painkiller.

This isn't about forcing a workout through real pain; it's about knowing rest isn't your only option. Some days call for the couch. Some days call for a slow walk. Both are valid; now you get to choose based on facts, not habit.

Join us at the launch of P.E.R.I.O.D this October.

Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8 or click the link in bio to register

This myth has convinced a lot of people to skip protection just because it's that time of the month. Here's the biology:...
24/09/2026

This myth has convinced a lot of people to skip protection just because it's that time of the month. Here's the biology: s***m can survive in the body for up to five days. If your cycle runs shorter than the textbook 28-day average, day 5 of your period can edge close to day 1 of ovulation. Low risk isn't no risk. Know your own cycle, not the average one from a diagram.

Find more facts about menstruation inside The Period Dictionary.

Join us at the launch of P.E.R.I.O.D this October.

Visit the link: https://luma.com/zzlczqr8 or click the link in bio to register

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