New scheme aims to ‘break the taboo’ around periods in primary schools
“The button will be a symbol” of reassurance A new initiative launched by the Department of Education aims to confront the stigma surrounding periods in primary schools. The ‘Buttoned Up’ scheme will ensure school staff wear special button badges, signifying that they can provide period products to students in need. Nurse and barrister Ellie Loftus, […]
2 years ago
‘My daughter wants to use tampons – is she too young?’
A mum has shared her concerns around her 12-year-old daughter wanting to start using tampons. Explaining how her daughter started getting her period a few months ago, she has been using pads and period underwear consistently but has expressed wanting to switch to tampons. As the summer has arrived and her daughter is swimming more, […]
3 years ago
You can now get a reusable tampon applicator from Riley
A handy alternative to single-use tampons with applicators. Riley, an Irish period product subscription service, has introduced a reusable tampon applicator, with the aim of reducing menstrual waste. Applicators can make it easier to insert tampons, but more often than not, they’re plastic and single-use. In a bid to reduce waste, Riley has released a […]
4 years ago
Scotland set to be the first country to provide free period products
Big steps. Scotland is expected to become the first country in the world to offer free period products. Starting from today, August 15th, councils and education facilities will be providing free period products to those who need them under the Period Products Act which was approved back in 2020. The law had been proposed originally […]
4 years ago
Aldi to update signage in-store from “Feminine Hygiene” to “Period Products”
The change is being made to “better reflect how people talk about periods”. Aldi Ireland has announced an update to signage in stores nationwide from “Feminine Hygiene” to “Period Products”. Items such as tampons, towels, and panty liners are being recategorized with the change. The new signage will appear in all 150 of Aldi’s Irish […]
4 years ago