Menstrual Health

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Advocacy

Through our work, we advocate for inclusive policies and education around menstruation. One of the ways that we do this is by offering Menstruation Education Series, includes educational workshops that aim to destigmatize menstruation, peri/menopause, teach about reproductive anatomy, health & justice, period poverty and more. Workshops include:

Menstruation 101
Period Poverty
Period Party
Queer Periods
Menstruation and Disability
HIV and Menstruation

Other ways that we advocate for menstrual health, rights and justice is through social media advocacy and collaborating with other mission aligned organizations that care about the impact of period poverty.

Expanding Impact

Since our founding, PMF has been dedicated to raising awareness and providing education regarding menstruation (periods) and period poverty. Through our Affirming Fashion Closet, we distribute essential items including period products, underwear, soap, and washcloths to those in need.

Our impact has grown significantly over the past few years. In 2024, we distributed 2,130 menstrual products, 150 hygiene products, and 145 pairs of underwear to the Philadelphia community. In 2025, we have already collected over 140 menstrual products through our PMF Period Drive.

In addition, to distributing products, we provide workshops, host events and pop-ups and provide testimony to educate the community and legislators about menstrual health and well-being. Download our Menstrual Cycle factsheets:

PMF Period Drive

Click here for pictures from our Periodt Menstrual Pop-Up

Upper Darby Drive

North Philadelphia Back-to- School Period Product Giveaway

"Period products aren't a luxury, they are a necessity"

— Unknown Source

Peri/Menopause

Perimenopause and Menopause happens to people.

The conversation around reproductive health has expanded beyond basic menstruation to shine a spotlight on the entire life cycle, specifically perimenopause and menopause. It is now a trending public health and legislative priority. And, we are honestly excited!

So, what is Perimenopause and Menopause?

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, often characterized by irregular cycles and a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms.
Menopause is officially recognized once periods have stopped permanently for 12 consecutive months.

How PMF is Educating and Responding

Prevention Meets Fashion (PMF) is at the forefront of this movement, ensuring that information and resources are inclusive and accessible.

PMF provides comprehensive “Menstruation Education Series” and specialized fact sheets that cover the intersection of menstruation and menopause with other health factors, such as HIV and gender identity. These resources are designed to decolonize sex education and provide shame-free, medically accurate information.
Through our 2026 “Periodt.” Menstrual Health Awareness Month Pop-up, PMF successfully shifted to a flexible participation model that fostered greater community inclusion to have these needed conversations about menstruation, perimenopause, menopause, pelvic floor issues and more… PMF continues to respond to the evolving needs of the community by normalizing these conversations and advocating for systemic support in both public and private spaces.

Black Girl Guide to Surviving Menopause

Queering Menopause