Menstruation Education Project
Maisy C. | Seattle, Washington
My project addresses the issue of stigma around menstruation by teaching elementary and middle schoolers about how periods function, period myths, the pink tax, the environmental impacts of different menstrual products, period poverty, and what we can do to dispel these issues. Additionally, for the project I made period kits that had a pad, tampon, and an informational sheet on the session. Outside of the sessions, I also created reusable pads with the club I started, which are more sustainable, and they’re a better option for low income and unhoused people, as they can be washed and reused.
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