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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

A Deep Dive on Menstrual Leave

I read everything I could find about menstrual leave so you don’t have to.

13 min readJun 13, 2023

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A Deep Dive on Menstrual Leave

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

“Loosies” Should Be a Last Resort for the Menstrual Movement in the US

If you’ve never heard of a “loosie”, you’re not alone. I only heard this term a year ago when the course I was teaching hosted a guest…

8 min readMar 30, 2023

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“Loosies” Should Be a Last Resort for the Menstrual Movement in the US

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The Menstrual Health Needs Assessment: Elevating Your Community with Data

When data about the needs of women is not collected or considered, those needs go unaddressed.

6 min readMar 28, 2023

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The Menstrual Health Needs Assessment: Elevating Your Community with Data

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

Toxic (Period) Positivity: Creating Period Neutral Spaces

Last year, I read this enlightening article by Colleen De Bellefonds on the concept of period neutrality. In a recent conversation with a…

9 min readJan 24, 2023

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Toxic (Period) Positivity: Creating Period Neutral Spaces

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Why We Must Engage Men in the Menstrual Movement

From the first time someone euphemized their menstrual cycle in front of a cisgender man as “a girl thing”, there has been a clear and…

9 min readJan 5, 2023

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Why We Must Engage Men in the Menstrual Movement

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

“Menstruator”: Gender Inclusivity in the Menstrual Movement

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you may have noticed the phrases “menstruator” or “people with periods” popping up. Gender…

6 min readAug 31, 2022

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“Menstruator”: Gender Inclusivity in the Menstrual Movement

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

The “Write” Way to Contact Your Legislator as a Menstrual Equity Advocate

It seems like every month, there’s another social or political issue that raises our collective blood pressure. There are two action items…

6 min readAug 27, 2022

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The “Write” Way to Contact Your Legislator as a Menstrual Equity Advocate

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

Why Sustainable Menstrual Care Isn’t Black and White

Menstrual cups, reusable pads, period underwear… with all the options available for sustainable menstrual products, you’d think it’s a…

6 min readAug 9, 2022

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Why Sustainable Menstrual Care Isn’t Black and White

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Period Product Drive

Ah, the product drive- one of the most popular ways to serve in the menstrual equity space, and for good reason! Read on to learn how to…

7 min readAug 9, 2022

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10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Period Product Drive

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

Get FREE Menstrual Cups for Your University: Your Guide to the CampusCup Program

I led a distribution of nearly 1000 free menstrual cups on Penn State’s campus. Let me tell you how we made CampusCup a smashing success!

6 min readAug 9, 2022

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Get FREE Menstrual Cups for Your University: Your Guide to the CampusCup Program

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Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

Jess Strait | FreeFlow with Jess

Menstrual health champion, data scientist, & creative. Passionate about engaging communities in the fight to end period poverty. Instagram: @jess.strait

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