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Menstrual Health Day 2025

The 28th May marks Menstrual Health Day. The theme this year is “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”, highlighting the importance of access to menstrual products and facilities worldwide.

🩸 PERIODically are committed to raising awareness about menstrual health and challenging the stigma that still surrounds periods. Periods should not be a taboo subject, and they must be a part of the conversation when discussing inclusivity and access to healthcare.

🩸 In the spirit of Menstrual Health Day, we created an infographic on intrauterine contraceptives in collaboration with Compound Interest | Chemistry infographics. The hormonal IUD is often only thought of as a form of contraception, but it can also help with managing periods and period-related conditions. However, IUDs come with a range of side effects which vary from person to person. Having access to this information is important so that people can make more informed menstrual health choices.

🩸 A lack of access to such education and healthcare remains a significant barrier to achieving menstrual equity. On Menstrual Health Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a world where everyone has access to the resources they need to manage their periods safely.

Invited Lecture at the University of Birmingham

A few weeks ago I was invited by Sarah Pike and the University of Birmingham Chemistry Departments EDI team to deliver a lecture on the work done by Periodically Ox, as part of their EDI lecture series! 

🩸It was a fantastic day, where I got to speak to different groups about the influence of menstruation in chemistry and what steps the department could take to improve the experience for those who menstruate! A great way to celebrate#menstrualheathday!

It was great to see they already provide free period products outside toilets! ❤️