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As we move towards the midpoint of the year (where has the time gone?!) with June just days away, this month's edition of Your Monthly brings together a mix of reflection, research and reminders of why open conversations around menstrual health matters more than ever.

From Menstrual Health Day, and the importance of protecting space for honest, accessible information about women's health, to a spotlight on the ongoing work tackling period poverty around the world, there's a lot to take in - and a lot to feel hopeful about too.

We're also excited to share an update on some behind the scenes research and invite you to take part in a short survey that will help shape the future of period care. Let's get into it.

Kc - Team TOTM x

Shaping the Future of Period Care 🔬

We're delighted to be working alongside researchers at Cardiff University and Swansea University as part of our ongoing commitment to improving menstrual care through evidence-based information.

As we prepare to head into testing and continued research, we're inviting our community to share their experiences and preferences around period care. Your feedback will help shape future research and ensure that menstrual products better reflect the real needs of the people who use them.

Have your say by completing a short survey. Every response contributes to a better understanding of menstrual health and helps drive meaningful improvements in care, comfort and accessibility.

The Conversations We Can't Afford to Lose

This month, discussions in Parliament highlighted concerns around the visibility of women’s health content online, with reports that medically accurate information relating to topics such as menstruation, menopause and reproductive health can sometimes be restricted or incorrectly categorised.

While we often focus on positive developments in menstrual health, this story serves as an important reminder that progress isn’t guaranteed. Access to accurate information plays a vital role in helping people understand their bodies, seek support when they need it and make informed decisions about their health.

That’s why Menstrual Health Day (and Women’s Health Month) feels particularly important this year.

For generations, periods have been surrounded by stigma, misinformation and silence. Thanks to the work of campaigners, healthcare professionals, educators and communities, conversations around menstrual health are becoming more open than ever before. But we can’t afford to stop talking.

At TOTM, we believe menstrual health should be treated like any other aspect of health: discussed openly, supported by evidence and accessible for everyone. Every conversation helps break down stigma and creates space for better education, research and care.

And while access to information remains a challenge for some, access to basic menstrual products is still out of reach for millions around the world.

Women for Women International

More than two billion people around the world experience a period every month, yet around 500 million women and girls globally lack access to adequate facilities and menstrual products to manage their periods safely and with dignity.

This is a reality that Women for Women International is working to change for those living in areas affected by war and conflict.

With help from donors, the organisation provides:

• Education on menstrual management, reproductive health and women’s rights
• Training for women in countries such as Nigeria and Afghanistan to make their own reusable menstrual products
• Essential menstrual supplies in active conflict zones including Sudan and Gaza

Even a small contribution can make a meaningful difference:

🩸£6 could provide period kits for three women

🩸£10 could provide period kits for five women

🩸£30 could provide periods kits for fifteen women

Menstrual Health Day reminds us that dignity, education and access should never depend on where someone lives or the circumstances they face. Together, we can help create a world where menstruation is no longer a barrier, but simply a safe and natural part of life.

June is shaping up to be a particularly busy month for us, with lots of exciting things happening behind the scenes.

We’ll be sharing more with you very soon, but for now we’re keeping a few things under wraps while everything comes together.

As always, thank you for being part of our community – we’re looking forward to being back in your inbox very soon… 👀

Kc – Team TOTM x

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