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STATE OF THE PERIOD STUDY 2023

PERIOD. and Thinx are excited to share the release of the 2023 State of the Period Study - the only publicly available study tracking the impact of period poverty among U.S. teenage students.

The third installment of this survey found that almost a quarter (23%) of teens still struggle to afford period products, unchanged from 2021. However, students report a 7% increase in accessing period products at school, and a decrease in period stigma.

PERIODS IN PRISON

PERIOD. was proud to partner with the Thurman Perry Foundation to create a comprehensive 4-Part Workshop about Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity in U.S. Correctional Facilities.

YOUR GO-TO PERIOD RESOURCES

  • PLANET POSITIVE PERIODS

    PERIOD. partnered with Aisle and Green Periods to prepare this incredible toolkit filled about all things sustainable menstruation!

    SEE THE TOOLKIT RESOURCES

  • GLOSSARY FOR THE GLOBAL MENSTRUAL MOVEMENT

    This holistic glossary celebrates the diversity of terms to describe menstrual experiences and the different strands of education, activism, and advocacy within the menstrual movement.

    VIEW THE GLOSSARY HERE

  • STATE OF THE PERIOD STUDY 2021

    The results of this study show that students in the United States faced considerable barriers in accessing menstrual hygiene products, and the Covid-19 pandemic increased barriers to access.

    SEE THE FULL STUDY

  • YOU JUST GOT YOUR FIRST PERIOD!

    This one-pager is a great tool for school nurses, teachers, and parents/guardians.

    Download and print for your office, home, or classroom!

    DOWNLOAD HERE

  • PERIOD EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

    Panels with menstrual health advocates spotlight how menstrual equity affects various communities.

    WATCH HERE

  • THE RAG

    PERIOD.’s blog by and for youth activists

    READ MORE HERE