THIS GIRL CAN. Period.
One woman’s campaign to raise funds for those who menstruate but cannot afford period protection and, at the same time, promote awareness of key environmental issues.
Why is something that is normal, natural, and biological so awful and embarrassing to some, and even a barrier to thousands who menstruate from continuing with their education? It’s time to start talking about periods…and, yes, that includes the environmental impact of period products.
Anne Nicholls, a British woman who grew up in Kenya, now volunteers both in the UK and Kenya to raise awareness of these vital issues.
It also means championing the use of kinder, more natural materials, given that there is so much hidden plastic and chemicals in conventional menstrual products.
“Every month, those of us with periods expose our bodies to harsh chemicals, and bin or flush plastic due to the unhealthy, single use, disposable menstrual products we are sold,” she tells OM. “This is not helped by a lack of impartial education and the taboos and stigma that still exist around menstruation.”
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