#menstrualhealthawarenessmonth — Public Fediverse posts

Check out this great cup and disc comparison chart on Period Nirvana 16/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth www.periodnirvana.com/menstrual-cu...

Menstrual Cup Comparison Chart...

The first disc seems to have been the Gynaeseal, a latex pouch developed by Dr John Cattanach in Melbourne, Australia. It doesn't seem to have been that successful. 12/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

And companies continue to innovate. Special mention has to go to the bfree cup from Canada, which is made with some kind of antibacterial coating. 10/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth bfreecup.com/pages/bfree-...

Bfree cup features

In the late 1980s in the USA, Keeper Inc. brought the menstrual cup back to the market, probably helped by the outbreak of toxic shock associated with tampons (more on this next week...). Their Keeper cup was made of latex. 7/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

It's day 20 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today we're taking a look at the history of menstrual cups and discs. While they feel like a relatively new invention, as we covered yesterday, the first patent dates back to 1867! 1/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

But like cups, more and more discs are coming on the market. As for what's the difference between a cup and a disc? 14/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

As for the menstrual disc (or ring, as its sometimes called), that may feel like a much newer innovation, but it's been around for more than thirty years! 11/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

In 2002, Su Hardy launched the world’s first medical-grade silicone cup, called the Moon cup, in the UK. The next year, Carinne Chambers-Saini and her mother, Francine Chambers, launched their silicone DivaCup in Canada. 8/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

Since then, the number of cups on the market has exploded. Here in Aotearoa, we have Hello Period and MyCup, both launched in 2017. (Full disclosure, they are donating products for our lab study on menstrual cup and disc safety). 9/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

Check out this great cup and disc comparison chart on Period Nirvana 16/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth www.periodnirvana.com/menstrual-cu...

Menstrual Cup Comparison Chart...

The first disc seems to have been the Gynaeseal, a latex pouch developed by Dr John Cattanach in Melbourne, Australia. It doesn't seem to have been that successful. 12/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

As for the menstrual disc (or ring, as its sometimes called), that may feel like a much newer innovation, but it's been around for more than thirty years! 11/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

Since then, the number of cups on the market has exploded. Here in Aotearoa, we have Hello Period and MyCup, both launched in 2017. (Full disclosure, they are donating products for our lab study on menstrual cup and disc safety). 9/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

It's day 20 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today we're taking a look at the history of menstrual cups and discs. While they feel like a relatively new invention, as we covered yesterday, the first patent dates back to 1867! 1/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

In 2002, Su Hardy launched the world’s first medical-grade silicone cup, called the Moon cup, in the UK. The next year, Carinne Chambers-Saini and her mother, Francine Chambers, launched their silicone DivaCup in Canada. 8/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

In the late 1980s in the USA, Keeper Inc. brought the menstrual cup back to the market, probably helped by the outbreak of toxic shock associated with tampons (more on this next week...). Their Keeper cup was made of latex. 7/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

And companies continue to innovate. Special mention has to go to the bfree cup from Canada, which is made with some kind of antibacterial coating. 10/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth bfreecup.com/pages/bfree-...

Bfree cup features

But like cups, more and more discs are coming on the market. As for what's the difference between a cup and a disc? 14/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

Woven and knitted strips of fabric were also standard period products, pinned to clothing or to elasticated waistbands called "sanitary belts". 4/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

One of the earliest recorded period products I've seen mentioned is softened papyrus, used by the ancient Egyptians just like tampons. 2/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

I've also seen mention of moss and sea sponges. In fact, sea sponges are still used by some people today, but they're best avoided as they've been found to contain sand, grit, and bacteria. 3/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld www.fda.gov/regulatory-i...

CPG Sec. 345.300 Menstrual Spo...

It's day 19 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today we're taking a look back at some of the period products used over the centuries. 1/9 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Catamenial comes from the word catamenia, an old term for periods, which seems to have had its heyday in the 1840s. 7/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

The first tampon was patented in the early 1930s, becoming the first internal period product on the market. The patent was sold to Gertrude Tendrich, who used it to create the brand Tampax. Yes, Tampax has been around for that long! 9/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Woven and knitted strips of fabric were also standard period products, pinned to clothing or to elasticated waistbands called "sanitary belts". 4/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

One of the earliest recorded period products I've seen mentioned is softened papyrus, used by the ancient Egyptians just like tampons. 2/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

It's day 19 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today we're taking a look back at some of the period products used over the centuries. 1/9 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

I've also seen mention of moss and sea sponges. In fact, sea sponges are still used by some people today, but they're best avoided as they've been found to contain sand, grit, and bacteria. 3/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld www.fda.gov/regulatory-i...

CPG Sec. 345.300 Menstrual Spo...

The first tampon was patented in the early 1930s, becoming the first internal period product on the market. The patent was sold to Gertrude Tendrich, who used it to create the brand Tampax. Yes, Tampax has been around for that long! 9/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Catamenial comes from the word catamenia, an old term for periods, which seems to have had its heyday in the 1840s. 7/9 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

So let's get rid of the phrases "feminine hygiene" and "sanitary products" and call them what they are: period products or period supplies. Easy. 5/5 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Traditionally, period products have been marketed as "feminine hygiene" or "sanitary" products. But frankly those phrases are gross. 3/5 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Period products can be worn internally, like tampons, cups, and discs. Or they can be external products like pads, liners, and period underwear. They can also be single-use and disposable or reusable. 2/5 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

It's day 18 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today we're talking menstrual/period products, physical products used to absorb or collect period blood/menses. 1/ #PeriodFriendlyWorld

So let's get rid of the phrases "feminine hygiene" and "sanitary products" and call them what they are: period products or period supplies. Easy. 5/5 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Period products can be worn internally, like tampons, cups, and discs. Or they can be external products like pads, liners, and period underwear. They can also be single-use and disposable or reusable. 2/5 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Traditionally, period products have been marketed as "feminine hygiene" or "sanitary" products. But frankly those phrases are gross. 3/5 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

It's day 18 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today we're talking menstrual/period products, physical products used to absorb or collect period blood/menses. 1/ #PeriodFriendlyWorld

It's day 14 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, and today's topic is a big news story from this week about the rebranding of an important condition. Say goodbye to #PCOS and hello to #PMOS! Long thread incoming... And it gets personal! 1/16 #PeriodFriendlyWorld

It's day 2 of #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth, so we're answering the questions: what is menstruation and what's normal? #PeriodFriendlyWorld 1/8

It's May 1, which can only mean one thing... it's the start of Menstrual Health Awareness Month! Each day this month, we'll (Period People Aotearoa) be breaking the silence around this important topic. 1/6 #MenstrualJusticeForAll #PeriodFriendlyWorld #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth

Want to know more? There's a great piece on #MenstrualLeave in the Conversation if you want to take a deeper dive into the existing policies in different countries. 6/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld theconversation.com/menstrual-le...

Menstrual leave: stigma and un...

Either way, addressing menstrual health at work is important, and people clearly need supportive workplaces because periods and period-related conditions can be debilitating. 5/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Countries with #MenstrualLeave policies include Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and Zambia, as well as individual provinces in Argentina, China, and India.  2/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

#MenstrualLeave is a controversial topic. Advocates say that menstrual leave policies are a good thing because they acknowledge the diverse needs and experiences of employees. 3/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

But opponents argue that while the intention is good, in reality, #MenstrualLeave policies increase the stigma around periods and negatively impact gender equity by presenting women as less reliable and more expensive workers.  4/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Want to know more? There's a great piece on #MenstrualLeave in the Conversation if you want to take a deeper dive into the existing policies in different countries. 6/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld theconversation.com/menstrual-le...

Menstrual leave: stigma and un...

Either way, addressing menstrual health at work is important, and people clearly need supportive workplaces because periods and period-related conditions can be debilitating. 5/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

Countries with #MenstrualLeave policies include Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, and Zambia, as well as individual provinces in Argentina, China, and India.  2/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld

#MenstrualLeave is a controversial topic. Advocates say that menstrual leave policies are a good thing because they acknowledge the diverse needs and experiences of employees. 3/6 #MenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth #PeriodFriendlyWorld