Nov 11, 2021 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education
By Suzannah Patterson, Period Pro from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine If you’re reading this because you experience period pain and want to know more about what is going on with your body…you are not alone! Over half of people who menstruate...
Nov 11, 2021 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education
By Suzannah Patterson, Period Pro from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine If you think your period pain is problematic, it’s time to ask your doctor about it (if you’re not sure, you can learn more HERE). Where do you start? You can make an...
Oct 25, 2021 | Blog, Community Partner Stories
When asked about the best way to give back to the community, Elevate Orlando teacher and mentor Chevarlyn Corley has her answer ready: “sharing knowledge and wisdom with youth so that they can make better decisions and improve their futures.” Just over a year ago,...
May 25, 2021 | Blog, Menstrual Health Education, Uncategorized
Contributions from Period Pros Jasmine Kaur and Heather Cummins Periods aren’t dirty. Menstruation shouldn’t be taboo. Young menstruators deserve medically accurate, shame-free information about their periods and their hygiene. This Menstrual Hygiene Day,...
Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Period Pros in the Field
There is nothing like a first tampon story as an icebreaker. Over a decade ago, second-year Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) student Anna Chen was struggling with her first tampon. She describes the experience as “Traumatic. There was blood. I was...
