ad It is time that we stood for a brighter future, where discussion around periods and our vaginas become normalized, and we seek to make menstruation available to all. In an ideal world we would all be empowering others to seek menstrual education and recognize that no matter who you are or where you come from, having access to menstrual products should never ever be prohibited. But here is the reality of being a woman; not only did just 6.55 % of women receive education about what period care products are made from as a teenager but in many states or countries, people are having to choose between 'food' and period care, resulting in marginalized individuals whose dignity is being breached by a society who thinks its acceptable to make women go without something that should be considered as a necessity for anyone who identifies as a woman. And don't even get me started on Tampon tax, since when are 'sanitary products' categorized as a 'luxury item'? But that's beside the point, as someone who is 'period positive', being able to use my platform to join @totm's periodpowerful movement, alongside other pioneers who are seeking to normalize 'period talk' is a beautiful initiative to be able to back. You see, as someone who has painful and lengthy periods with heavy flow, there was a time where I was 'disgusted' by own body, until I realized that there is nothing shameful about the female body. Our periods are our special time, they help us grow and develop, they teach us the finesse of being patient and they allow us to forge a genuine human connection with others who have periods too. Most of all, since going cruelty free last year, I have learned how to choose period care that is not only vegan and cruelty free but is also free from nasties like chemicals which is harmful, unnecessary and most of all should not be used in intimate health care products. So what do you say, will you pledge to take back the power, to normalize period talk, to make period care accessible to all and be open to joining the conversation? Will you be Period Powerful? Use my code Ana15 for 15% off Sign up to @liketoknow.it liketkit to shop the look http://liketk.it/2w6Mb