Periods Part 2: Menstrual Products, Poverty, & Power

In this episode of Uncomfortable, we chat with Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Lunapads. Lunapads is a Vancouver based business that manufactures reusable menstrual products. We discuss period products, myths, shame, period poverty and, so much more!About Our Guest:Madeleine Shaw, the co-founder of Lunapads. Lunapads create reusable alternatives to disposable pads & tampons featuring modern washable cloth pads, magical leak-free period undies, and menstrual cups. Madeleine is not only one part of the driving force behind this powerful ethical brand, she is also the Founder and Creative Director of G Day for Girls, a global social movement where Girls and their Champions can come together to welcome, witness and receive Girls as they enter the next phase of their life journey.I hope that you enjoy our conversation but as always, do note that there is some adult content so when listening, it’s best to pop on those headphones!If you enjoyed our intimate conversation then feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this page or rate us highly over on iTunes! Resources:Find out more about Lunapads by visiting www.lunapads.caYou can follow Lunapads on social media:Instagram @lunapads Twitter @lunapadsFacebook @LunapadsPinterest @lunapadsTo find out more about GDay visit www.gday.world Other cool links and articles we touched on in the podcast:Seeking Ceremony – creating ceremony around special events and life milestones.Afripads – leading manufacture and largest commercial supplier across Africa of reusable pads.The Period Promise Campaign – Period Promise campaign by United Way to reduce the isolation created by period poverty, in our own neighbourhoods.The Period Purse – The Period Purse strives to achieve menstrual equity by providing marginalized menstruators with access to free menstrual products, and to reduce the stigma surrounding periods through public education and advocacy.Article: If Men Could Menstruate by Gloria SteinemFree Bleeding Post from Lunapad’s social media.

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