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Mark your calendars for June 9th, because it's time to celebrate National No Apologies Period Day! This day was created to bring awareness and destigmatize periods – a natural and normal part of a woman's life. It's also a day to encourage women to embrace their femininity and not feel the need to apologize for something that is beyond their control. So let's raise our voices and celebrate our bodies on this special day. And remember, there's no need to apologize for being a strong, powerful woman!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Sanitary Products</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 19th century, women started using more hygienic methods for period management, like homemade cotton pads, indicating early steps towards period normalization.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1921</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commercial Sanitary Pads</div><div class='timeline-text'>American company Kimberly-Clark pioneered the commercial production of sanitary pads, further enhancing hygiene and convenience for women during their periods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Menstrual Leave in Japan</div><div class='timeline-text'>Japan institutionalized menstrual leave, setting a precedent for recognizing menstruation in public policy and workplace practices.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Menstrual Cup Popularity</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the growing popularity of menstrual cups, women have more environmentally friendly and cost-effective options to manage their periods.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Period-Positive Movement</div><div class='timeline-text'>Campaigns for period-positive attitudes gain momentum globally, advocating for a society that accepts and respects menstruation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National No Apologies Period Day'</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural National No Apologies Period Day is celebrated, encouraging women to embrace their femininity and not apologize for their periods.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a party without apologizing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a No Apologies Period Day party! Make it a rule that no one is allowed to apologize for anything during the entire event. It'll be a fun and liberating celebration of self-acceptance.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Treat yourself without feeling guilty</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time for self-care without feeling guilty or apologizing for it. Get a massage, buy yourself something nice, or indulge in your favorite treat guilt-free on this special day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a love letter to yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>On National No Apologies Period Day, take some time to reflect on your strengths and accomplishments. Write yourself a love letter and remind yourself that you are amazing just the way you are.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about National No Apologies Period Day by sharing it on social media and talking to your friends and family about it. Encourage them to celebrate themselves and embrace their imperfections.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a self-love workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>See if there are any workshops or events focused on self-love and acceptance happening in your area on National No Apologies Period Day. Attend one and learn new ways to appreciate and celebrate yourself.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a step towards ending period shaming</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many people, especially women and girls, feel embarrassed or ashamed to openly talk about periods. National No Apologies Period Day encourages us to normalize and accept this natural bodily function, reducing the stigma and shame surrounding it.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes self-love and body positivity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Embracing menstrual cycles without apology sends a message of self-acceptance and self-love. It allows individuals to celebrate their bodies and all that they are capable of, rather than feeling embarrassed or ashamed by something that is completely normal and necessary for reproduction.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings attention to period poverty and lack of access to menstrual products</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National No Apologies Period Day highlights an important issue - many individuals do not have access to affordable menstrual products, leading them to use substitutes like rags or tissues which can be unhygienic and potentially harmful. Raising awareness about period poverty can help push for initiatives to provide free or low-cost menstrual products, promoting better health and hygiene for all.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Menstruation is not just a women's issue</h3><p class='facts-content'>While menstruation is most closely associated with women, it's important to remember that many trans men and non-binary individuals also experience periods. Recognizing this can foster a more inclusive conversation on menstrual health and stigma.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are over 5,000 slang words for menstruation worldwide</h3><p class='facts-content'>This fact reveals the reluctance in many cultures to talk openly about menstruation, resorting to euphemisms and slang instead.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The menstrual cycle affects cognitive abilities</h3><p class='facts-content'>Contrary to common myths, studies show that menstrual cycles do have an impact on certain cognitive abilities such as spatial reasoning, making women's cognitive skills vary throughout the cycle.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Menstruation has inhibited women's participation in certain parts of life</h3><p class='facts-content'>In many cultures, menstruating women are considered 'impure' or 'unclean', and are restricted from participating in day-to-day activities, highlighting the importance of combatting myths and misconceptions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The first menstrual product patent goes back to 1868</h3><p class='facts-content'>An American woman named Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner holds the earliest patent for a belt for sanitary napkins. It was a simple idea that evolved into the modern day menstrual products, allowing menstruators more freedom.</p></div></div>
National No Apologies Period Day is celebrated on June 9 every year. In 2024 National No Apologies Period Day will occur on a Sunday.
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