Author: The Red Poppy Initiative
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April Newsletter
We’re starting the month off on a strong note: The Red Poppy Initiative is thrilled to launch two menstrual product drives across our local school community in partnership with the nonprofit T2P2. Our mission is to collect boxes of pads and tampons to distribute to underserved individuals in our local area—ensuring everyone has access to…
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Interview With Dr. Prager
TRPI Interview with Sarah Prager, MD, MAS, UW Medicine Professor January 3rd, 2025 SN: I’m Suha, I’m one of the co-founders for The Red Poppy Initiative and, actually Natalie, you should introduce yourself, and you can introduce the project as well. NZ: Of course! My name is Natalie, I’m also one of the co-founders for…
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OK, So I Got My Period? Now What?
Choosing the menstrual product that’s right for you Introduction Did you know that 5000 years ago, ancient Egyptians used softened papyrus, a material made from the stems of water plants, to absorb their menstrual flow? Fortunately, nowadays we have access to a wide range of period products like pads, tampons, menstrual cups, even period underwear!…
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The Menstrual Cycle
*In this article, the term womxn refers to women and those who have a cervix. The menstrual cycle, contrary to popular belief, is not just one week of bloodshed and cramps. The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle that explains why womxn experience bouts of energy, pain, or complex emotions that we ourselves may not…
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