Research

An Overview

When researching my topic, I wanted to cover a wide variety of issues that "The Oppression of Menstruators" encapsulates. After many hours of reading and being shocked at each headline, I learned more than I ever thought I could know about menstrual injustice, and I absolutely loved consuming all of this information.

For example, did you know the first time the word "period" was said on TV was in a 1980's commercial for Playtex tampons by Courtney Cox? Me neither!


If you'd like to learn more interesting tidbits about the history of menstruation and menstrual products click here!


If you want to hear the Story of Sexism click here! You might be surprised to learn that the patriarchy did not always exist.


Want to know more about the intersectionalities of menstruation and different types of menstruators? Click here!


Click here to learn more about the multiple unmet needs of menstruators due to shame and stigma.


Would you like to know the difference between the Pink Tax and the Tampon Tax and how they affect menstruation? Click here!