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to all the resilient and strong women out there! wishing you all an amazing day 💜

Love, WHAF

We recently made a donation to the End the Stigma Drive! It’s a local drive that promotes access to feminine hygiene products. Our donation will be used to make hygiene kits that will be delivered to local shelters 💜

today we drove around and donated sanitary products to community shelves thanks to !!

we highly recommend you check them out. they have community fridges and shelves set up around metro atlanta where you can easily drop off canned goods and other food! such an easy way to contribute to the community!

And that’s a wrap!

Happy New Years’ Eve!
Here is our 2021 overview, we are incredibly grateful for the platform we have and your support! Here’s to another year of more ’shealthawareness 💜

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Yesterday, we had the honor of making a clothing donation to the Veterans Donation Network!

Around 1-2 years ago, we held a fundraiser/product drive at our high school but weren’t able to collect the products during quarantine. We recently got the chance to pick up those items and donate them to a great organization!

Check out the Veterans Donation Network based in Atlanta if you’d also like to plan your own drive!

roe v. wade is at risk.

abortion is a human right and is therefore a healthcare right.
and protect women’s right to basic healthcare.

Just as our height can be measured, so can a cervix. Today’s post brings awareness to low cervixes 💜

In case no one has told you today,
YOUR body is beautiful.
YOUR body is worthy.
Your body deserves your unconditional love! 💜

Today is the last day of October and last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀 In honor of today, here are 3 ways you can continue keeping yourself healthy & support breast cancer awareness every day!
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The other day, we were able to donate over 400 period products and toiletries to !!

Tapestri is an organization that helps survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. We highly recommend you check out their organization!

Endometriosis is a serious condition that affects a lot of people with uteruses.

Many people use birth control to prevent or decrease endometriosis pain, which is why decreased access to contraceptives harms a lot of people.

If you have endometriosis, please talk with your doctor.
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Zora Neale Hurston was a prominent historical figure that celebrated African American culture through her literary works!

Throughout her life, she has been falsely accused of many things, ruining her reputation.

Today, let’s share her legacy and ensure that her story does not go untold.
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https://www.britannica.com/biography/Zora-Neale-Hurston
https://www.biography.com/writer/zora-neale-hurston
https://www.usprisonculture.com/blog/2013/03/31/
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There are so many types of period products, and here’s a breakdown of the top 3!

If you’re just starting your period or are looking to try something new, weigh the pros and cons of each and see which one is best for you!
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https://www.indiatimes.com/health/healthyliving/pros-and-cons-of-using-tampons-242655.html
https://userevive.com/blog/pads-pros-cons-2/
https://www.healthline.com/health/womens-health/menstrual-cup-comparison -You-Heard-of-Menstrual-Cups?
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For Women’s History Month, we are highlighting Jacinda Ardern, the current Prime Minister of New Zealand!

She has proven to be a very successful leader...

🇳🇿 being the YOUNGEST Prime Minister in NZ

✅ having the HIGHEST approval ratings in NZ

🦠 quickly addressed the COVID-19 problem in NZ

🩸 pledged to end PERIOD POVERTY in NZ

🏳️‍🌈 was the 1st NZ Prime Minister to march in a PRIDE parade

Let’s appreciate all that she’s done, and how she’s inspired girls all across the world!
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https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/jacinda-ardern-quotes-christchurch-shooting-coronavirus-motherhood-a9634056.html
https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/jacinda-ardern-turns-40-here-are-just-some-her-massive-achievements-to-date/
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/entertainment/people/jacinda-ardern-popularity-715953
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To celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the accomplishments of Frida Kahlo.

Although she has faced many hardships throughout her life, she is an inspiring female figure for women around the world!

Not only was she an artist that reflected Mexican culture, she was a remarkable feminist as well.
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https://www.biography.com/artist/frida-kahlo #:~:text=Artist%20Frida%20Kahlo%20was%20considered,artist%20Diego%20Rivera%20in%201929.
https://www.fridakahlo.org/frida-kahlo-biography.jsp
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/frida-kahlo-70745811/
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She was walking home.

Sarah Everard was walking home.

She took all the precautions, but she was murdered as she was walking home.

We are infuriated.

Men, please do your part.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/sarah-everard-uk-11615823395
https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2019/03/28/women-safety-s*xual-assault-awareness
https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/sarah-everard-what-can-men-do-help-women-safe-b923629.html
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Asian women are not your s*xual fantasy.

The fetishization of Asian women has been ongoing for centuries, and as a result, on March 16th, 8 lives were taken.

Ever since the 19th century, white men have viewed asian women as exotic, submissive, and docile, forming this stereotypical image that is not only misogynistic, but racist as well.

Asian women are not to be killed when you’re having a “bad day”.

Asian women do not exist to be your “temptation”.
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🗣 SPEAK UP and look at the action items in our bio.
📲 BOOST asian creators and news sources. We’ve tagged some recommendations on the last slide.
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https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-spa-shootings-what-we-know-about-victims-atlanta-cherokee-county/LF7HV7ZX2ZAGNM64NHYUI5PZHU/
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Here is what we wished we learned in our s*x ed curriculum PART TWO!

Consent. Consent. Consent.

S*x education needs to talk about the importance of communication between partners, and how both sides have a right to say no, even if they initially said yes.

Not only does safe s*x include consent, but it includes contraceptives as well.

The curriculum just tells us to stay celibate, causing a lot of s*xually active teens to engage in s*xual activity with no knowledge about how to stay safe.

Condoms are available to any age, but other methods of contraceptives may vary depending on the state in which you live in.

Do your research and stay safe!

🗣 What do YOU wish you learned in s*x ed? Drop some opinions down in the comments below! ⬇️
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https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/stds-birth-control-pregnancy/parental-consent-and-notification-laws
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Here is what we wished we learned in s*x ed (the class) part 1!

S*x education mainly focuses on 2 things: celibacy and condoms. It rarely discusses other birth control methods, and doesn’t encourage students to have safe s*x. Rather, it mainly shames them into not talking about or participating in s*xual actions.

However, conversation is important.

S*x education needs to be more inclusive and allow students of the LGBTQIA+ community to understand what their options are, and how they should stay safe rather than feel shameful.

🗣 What do YOU wish you learned in s*x ed? Drop some opinions down in the comments below! ⬇️
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Today is the wonderful Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s 88th birthday!

She has accomplished so much throughout her life, including being 1 of only 9 women at Harvard Law.

Her accomplishments are inspiring and have paved the way for women throughout history.

We’ve tagged some amazing accounts! Check them out!
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https://www.oyez.org/justices/ruth_bader_ginsburg
https://twitter.com/uberfacts/status/1307121135071514625https://www.cccba.org/flyer/2020/rbg-statement-092920.pdf
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Princess Diana, the People’s Princess, is an inspiring female historical figure that has affected so many people through her kind and caring actions.

During the time where HIV/AIDS were very prevalent, she showed compassion towards patients rather than shame or turn them away.

Her free spirit has left a mark on this world and her story will never be forgotten.
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🇮🇳 On our trip around the world, the next country we’re covering is India!

🩸 Period stigma affects their culture as menstruation is considered impure, originating from myths in the Vedas.

🍃 For 64% percent of the menstruators, using materials such as leafs, rags, ashes, husks and mud are their only option as they don’t have access to menstrual products.

🗣 This is why it is important to start talking about periods, no matter where you are. Menstruation is not dirty.

🪧 Period poverty plagues every country across the world, and it’s time to speak up against it.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-52830427 #:~:text=Discrimination%20against%20menstruating%20women%20is,even%20kept%20out%20of%20kitchens
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4408698/
https://www.economist.com/prospero/2019/01/22/a-new-documentary-addresses-the-stigma-of-menstruation-in-india
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Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, has revolutionized the field of medicine while also inspiring other women!

Her bravery and work during the Crimean War was when people began to acknowledge her skills.

Swipe through to see her other accomplishments, including writing over 100 books!
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There are a lot of common misconceptions about how to clean your v***a/va**na, so here are some tips!

The va**na is self cleaning, so no need to do**he!

For the v***a, it is best to stay away from soap, as it can cause infections or severely dry out your v***a.

To learn more about your v***a/uterus, check out the labeled diagrams we’ve provided as well!
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!!

Susan La Flesche, born in the Omaha Tribe, was the first ever indigenous woman in the US to receive a medical degree.

She treated thousands of tribe members, not only being a medical support, but being a woman who listened to and inspired others.

Do not let her story go untold.
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https://www.nps.gov/people/susan-la-flesche-picotte.htm
https://www.history.com/news/remembering-the-first-native-american-woman-doctor #:~:text=The%20evils%20of%20alcohol%20that,widow%20with%20two%20small%20boys.
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Over 1 year ago, we created our mission statement: to fight period poverty and healthcare inequality for all communities.

Today, we’ve been able to work towards just that!

As we’ve gained so many new supporters these past few months, we wanted to share what we’ve accomplished so far.

We wouldn’t have been able to do this without the support and generosity of our local community!

We’ve tagged who we partnered with. Check them out!
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After we recently posted a question sticker on our story, we got a lot of responses about people’s personal period pains (try saying that 10 times fast).

A common misconception is that if someone has period pains, there’s something wrong with them or their uterus/va**na is “dirty”.

Many menstruators are worried about sharing their concerns about their period pains because they feel that they’ll be gaslighted and told that they are overreacting.

Part of erasing the period stigma is talking about period pains and supporting one another.

No, you are not overreacting.
Yes, you are valid.
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https://www.yourperiod.ca/normal-periods/symptoms-of-menstruation/
https://www.sciencealert.com/period-pain-is-probably-causing-days-of-lost-productivity-each-year
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-menstruation/women-often-keep-impact-of-menstrual-pain-bleeding-to-themselves-idUSKCN1RH2EL
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🌍 As we’ve discussed period stigma in the United States, we’ve decided to research and share more diverse period cultures around the world!

🇹🇿 First up: Tanzania.

🩸 The period stigma in Tanzania is more severe than most areas in the United States as young menstruators are not allowed to speak about their periods, sometimes even being considered going against tribal beliefs.

🌽In areas where period products are not available, they use torn up bed sheets, raw cotton, or even maize cobs.

🗣 This is why it is important to start talking about periods, no matter where you are.

🪧Period poverty plagues every country across the world, and it’s time to speak up against it.
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https://genderlinks.org.za/news/tanzania-cultures-impact-on-menstrual-health/
https://genderlinks.org.za/news/tanzania-poverty-hindering-good-menstrual-health/
https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/03/health/tanzania-period-poverty-asequals-africa-intl/index.html
https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tanzania-bringing-back-tax-period-products/
https://snv.org/project/girls-control-tanzania
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The next historical women we’re talking about is… IRENA SENDLER!

When the N***s invaded Poland, she used her role as the Senior Admin at the Warsaw Social Welfare Department to provide food, clothing, and safety for Jewish children.

As she gave them fake Christian names to get to safety, she kept their real identities (names, addresses, family members) hidden in buried jars.

After the war, she dug up the jars and reunited the remaining family members.

Let’s share her story.
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https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2019/06/50-underrated-women-you-never-learned-about-in-history-class/
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/irena-sendler
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So… recently we posted an IG reel about being scared to try tampons, and it got over 800K views!

It made us wonder why menstruators are scared of them in the first place! Don’t get us wrong, we definitely understand (i still haven’t used one), but we just wanted to break it down.

The fear surrounding tampons stems from three things:

STIGMA surrounding va**nal health discourages people from talking about what goes in it.

MISCONCEPTIONS that trick people into thinking a tampon “takes their virginity” discourages people from using them at a young age.

S*X ED classes that revolve around celibacy rather than actual health indirectly shame menstruators about talking about their va**na.

It doesn’t matter which product you use - tampons, pads, diva cups, period underwear, reusable pads…

You do you, boo.
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Happy Women’s History Month!

The first historical women we’d like to talk about is Mary Kenner!

As she began working on menstrual products, such as the sanitary belt, she brought attention to menstruation and more companies began taking periods seriously.

The menstrual community has her to thank for where we are today!
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https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/mary-kenner-1912-2006/
https://blackthen.com/hid-mary-beatrice-davidson-kenners-hygiene-inventions-changed-bathroom-experience/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/mb5yap/mary-beatrice-davidson-kenner-sanitary-belt
https://sistory.co/2018/02/16/mary-kenner-is-my-shero-period/

As today is the last day of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, here are a couple more EDs that we would like to talk about.

Remember - EDs are a huge issue plaguing billions of people around the world, within every country, culture, age range, and religion.

It’s important to start learning, talking, listening, and helping.
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https://anad.org/get-informed/about-eating-disorders/eating-disorders-statistics/
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As National Eating Disorders Week comes to an end tomorrow, we want to bring light to some of the major EDs and how prevalent they are.

Many people that struggle with EDs often find themselves not being able to confide in others because of the silence and stigma surrounding them.

No, people can’t just “eat a sandwich” and be all good.

No, people can’t just “stop eating” and be all good.

EDs are a major issue that affect millions of people, and it’s important to learn, understand, and talk about them.
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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/common-eating-disorders -they-are
https://anad.org/get-informed/about-eating-disorders/eating-disorders-statistics/
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Virginity. A social construct that perpetuates harmful ideas, such as heteronormativity or the idea of “innocence”.

Because virginity is a way to describe whether one’s had s*xual in*******se, it does not take into account non-heteros*xual couples, completely disregarding and invalidating the LGBTQIA+ community and their s*xual endeavors.

Describing a ‘virgin’ as “innocent” encourages the idea that having s*x is somehow sinful or is a process of losing innocence/purity.

It shouldn’t be that way! S*x is a completely normal experience that billions of people go through.

By associating it with a loss of purity, it engulfs the entire concept in a cloud of shame.

It’s time to talk about it. It’s time to talk taboo.
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Slut shaming is an issue that has affected women across the world - affecting their confidence, their outfits, and their behavior in fear of being deemed a “slut”.

If you have “too much s*x,” you’re considered a slut.
If you don’t have s*x, you’re considered a prude.

Either way, society is quick to judge women about their s*xual life, but sometimes praise men for increasing their body count.

It’s time to talk about the negative effects slt shaming has on women.

It’s time to talk taboo.
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The or**sm gap. A topic that has arisen due to the stigma surrounding female pleasure, affecting hundreds of millions of women.

Many heteros*xual women often feel pressured to satisfy their male partners, but rarely expect anything in return.

Why is this?

It all comes down to s*xual education and communication with your partner.

It’s time to talk “taboo”.
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https://ideas.ted.com/we-need-to-talk-about-the-or**sm-gap-and-how-to-fix-it/
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