Operation Period

Big thanks to fellow @uoregon duck @missORusa for taking the time to educate me about her incredible work ensuring free access to menstrual products for folks in Oregon and all over the nation with @operationperiod #TheFutureIsMenstrualFreedom

The link of struggles is important because it offers deeper context and interrogation of the systems at large that create huge impacts on the lives of every menstruator. Menstrual Freedom is a desire to fight against all systems of oppression that limit all menstruators.

For her Menstrual Freedom is an action call! It is taking the niche struggle of menstrual justice work and uniting it with other struggles - the fight for abolition, the fight for reproductive justice, and more.

We are so excited to formally introduce our leadership and staff to you — starting with board member @Ileri_Jaiy14 🦋 Ileri Jaiyeoba (she.they) is an interdisciplinary storyteller and organizer who defines herself as a visual designer, theorist, and writer.

And yes, one of the first policies we implemented was paid menstrual leave. Because the future we want can start now.

Since founding the organization in February of 2015, Manju has volunteered her time in various positions for the org. With her as our full-time executive director now, there are big plans for our future and the work we want to accomplish! The future is menstrual freedom 👏🏾

Two months ago, on August 1st, our organization made our first hire and brought on our founder @astronautmanju as our first paid staff member!

We are so thrilled to share many exciting announcements over the next few weeks and want to start with a big one!

@operationperiod , yes friend you get it 💙

I'm sure we all have a story about how an unexpected period kinda ruined your vacation! We'd love to hear them so comment below ⬇️ @fullstop_org @operationperiod #onyourperiod #period #periodstruggles

#Menstruation is often discussed in hushed & discreet voices, as if it’s something to be ashamed of. More than half of female and male respondents in a study even agreed that there’s a stigma around menstruation. Learn more at bit.ly/2TQByXR #stopthestigma #periodpoverty

Hoping and wishing that your cramps take Sunday off. #ForThoseWhoBleed #PeriodCramps #PeriodPain

Wishing that your periods never line up with your vacation 😇

How much pain do you experience during your period? Currently making an appointment with an OBGYN after this video from @theperioddoctor via insta. Thank you for raising awareness! #ForThoseWhoBleed #PeriodPain instagram.com/p/CMPtMnengKu/

Oh no, a bloody PAD! Since when were periods more scary than a a gruesome battle scene?? #LetsFlipTheScript #PeriodPositive #Taboo #MenstrualFreedom #EndTheStigma #PeriodArt Artwork creds to the talented @ hazel.mead via insta

Was your first Period memorable? Did you know what was happening? Comment your #FirstPeriod story below! #ForThoseWhoBleed

What would you tell your younger self about your period? @sanandhaprabu

"During the transition between middle school and high school, I got my period as a bonus. I was actually in the mall when this happened. I was so confused about what was going on but I didn't think much of it. I didn't even understand what a period was until my mom told me."