Decolonizing Menstrual Health: A Conversation about Interviewing Experiences
Decolonizing Menstrual Health: A Conversation about Interviewing Experiences
This article is based on a conversation between Madeleine Shaw, co-founder of Aisle, and Minhtam Tran, the former Project Leader for Decolonizing Menstrual Health, about their experiences and learnings from designing and leading... Read more...
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Re-Indigenizing Menstrual Health
We partnered with The Menstrual Health Hub to create a Decolonizing Menstrual Health interview series, in an effort to center Indigenous and Métis voices and vastly grow our collective understanding of menstrual... Read more...
Small Ways to Make a Difference
Small Ways to Make a Difference
Been feeling a little down from the constant onslaught of frankly overwhelming news recently? Here are some small actions you can take that really do make a difference. Read more...
Sustainable Living: Understanding What "Eco-Friendly Garment" Truly Means
What Makes a Garment Eco-Friendly?
There’s more to eco-friendly material than organic cotton. And there’s more to sustainable clothing than using eco-friendly materials. Read more...
Menstrual Equity 101
Menstrual Equity 101
New to menstrual equity? Keep reading for a brief overview of what the term means, and what you can do to help eliminate period poverty in your community.  Read more...
Halloween at Home
Halloween at Home
Check out these ideas for how to celebrate Halloween at home this year! Read more...
An Interview With Lydia Morrow
An Interview With Lydia Morrow
Did you miss our IG Stories interview with Lydia Morrow? We talked about disability and what she's learned from pivoting her business from sewing underwear to digital design. Read more...
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An Interview with Jude Valentin
Did you miss our IG stories interview with Jude Valentin (Mermaid Queen Jude)? Read on for insights on building internet communities and creating safe spaces for you followers! Read more...
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An Interview with Lydia Okello
Did you miss Lydia Okello's takeover last weekend on our Instagram? We talked sustainability, joy, inclusive period products, and more! Read more...
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The Truth Behind 8 Period Myths
Does my period stop when I go swimming? Do periods attract sharks and/or bears? In this post we tackle 8 common myths and see what the experts have to say about... Read more...
Two homemade cleaners in amber-glass spray bottles sit on a wooden counter. One of the bottles is labeled "Bathroom Cleaner", the other is labeled "Kitchen Cleaner". There is a wooden dish brush laying nearby.
Tips for living a zero waste lifestyle during COVID-19
Feeling anxious about the state of environmental affairs during COVID-19? We hope these zero waste tips will empower you to make sustainable choices at home and in your day-to-day life. Read more...
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Standing Up To White Supremacy
We commit to ongoing, continuous, rigorous reflection internally and externally about ways we can stand in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and other people of colour and work to dismantle white... Read more...
Menstruation in Art
Menstruation in Art
There’s a lot of blood depicted in art. Bloody wars, people being decapitated, people being stabbed, you know, the usual fine art topics. Is it time for menstrual blood to... Read more...
COVID-19 Is A Feminist Nightmare
COVID-19 Is A Feminist Nightmare
This world works better for some than others, and when the chips are down, we do not experience disaster equally.  Read more...
Cheap and Easy Quarantine Friendly Recipes
Cheap and Easy Quarantine Friendly Recipes
We’ve compiled a list of recipes that are sure to keep you nourished and satisfied during this time with a focus on common ingredients that you likely already have on... Read more...
Menstrual Cups and Environmental Impact
Menstrual Cups and Environmental Impact
Let's talk about how your beloved menstrual cup compares to traditional tampons in terms of environmental impact. Read more...
Period Self-Care for Weird and Stressful Times
Period Self-Care for Weird and Stressful Times
So it’s incredibly frustrating that a lot of us are still having to deal with periods while everything is so weird and stressful out in the world right now. That said, your period... Read more...
How To Use A Cloth Face Mask (If You Must)
How To Use A Cloth Face Mask (If You Must)
We've put together a non-medical face mask usage guide, as well as some important points to consider before buying or making a cloth face mask. Read more...
The History of Menstrual Products
The History of Menstrual Products
Have you ever wondered about the history behind menstrual products as we know them today? Read on to discover the fascinating story of menstrual products, from the ingenuity of ancient... Read more...
Cloth Masks For The DTES: An FAQ
Cloth Masks For The DTES: An FAQ
In this time of crisis, Aisle is deploying its manufacturing resources to support our community’s most vulnerable population with PPE. We're calling on our community to join us in funding... Read more...
I'm Practising Social Distancing, WYD?
I'm Practising Social Distancing, WYD?
Staying at home and away from friends and family can pose some unique challenges. Read more...
Why Are We Still Fighting Getting Older?
Why Are We Still Fighting Getting Older?
Getting older might change our bodies or the way we look, but it gives us a whole lot more than it takes away. Read more...
5 Women on Why They Turned From Pro-Life to Pro-Choice
5 Women on Why They Turned From Pro-Life to Pro-Choice
What prompted these women to change their long-held views on abortion? Read more...
It's Time For Ottawa To Recognize Periods
It's Time For Ottawa To Recognize Periods
The Great Menstrual Products Unavailability Crisis is real.  Read more...
Zero Waste Periods When You're On The Road
Zero Waste Periods When You're On The Road
Take your reusables on the road. Read more...
Why Aren’t There More Periods On TV?
Why Aren’t There More Periods On TV?
Maybe showing more accurate depictions of menstruation on TV would have a positive impact on society by normalizing periods? Just a thought.  Read more...
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Period Poverty In Canada
Period poverty is real, and it is a Canadian problem. One-third of Canadians under the age of 25 who menstruate struggle to buy enough products every month. It is a... Read more...
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Growing Pains: Learning to Love Your Vulva
Love your vulv. Read more...
Spooky Movies That Pass The Bechdel Test
Spooky Movies That Pass The Bechdel Test
Four of our fave female fronted films that up-end horror movie tropes and will surely put you in the mood for some tricks and treats. Read more...
Self-Care For The Best. Autumn. Ever.
Self-Care For The Best. Autumn. Ever.
Here’s six ways to you can take care of yourself as we approach the winter season.  Read more...
A sign is held up at an environmental protest. The sign reads "There is no Planet B" and has a drawing of the earth on it.
The Price of Plastic
Plastic isn’t just filling garbage cans. It’s endangering life on this planet. Read more...
The Painful Truth About The Period Taboo
The Painful Truth About The Period Taboo
The period taboo isn't just annoying tradition - it can deeply and negatively impact the lives of everyone who menstruates. Read more...
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"But I Don't Bleed!" Honoring Your Cycles For People Without Uteruses
Not everyone has a menstrual cycle - but we're all living cyclical lives. Read more...
The Politics of Comfort
The Politics of Comfort
Who gets to be comfortable in this world? Short answer: those who benefit from the power structures that dictate how our world works. Read more...
A Period Emoji Is Coming Later This Year And Texting Just Got Way Better
A Period Emoji Is Coming Later This Year And Texting Just Got Way Better
Bustin' period shame, one text at a time. Read more...
Planned Parenthood Launched a New Sexual Health Chatbot & Here’s Why That’s So Important
Planned Parenthood Launched a New Sexual Health Chatbot & Here’s Why That’s So Important
Meet Roo, Planned Parenthood's new chatbot built to demystify reproductive health. Roo has the potential to change the sex ed game. Read more...
Six Feminist Podcasts You Should Really Look Into
Six Feminist Podcasts You Should Really Look Into
Six amazing podcasts to bring a shot of pure feminism to your ears. Read more...
How I Plan To Raise A Body Positive Black Daughter
How I Plan To Raise A Body Positive Black Daughter
Being body positive in the face of anti-Blackness is hard - because you have to confront your own demons first.  Read more...
How Ads Have Period-Shamed Us For Decades
How Ads Have Period-Shamed Us For Decades
The ad industry is a mess of misogyny, and period ads are no exception.  Read more...
Faster, Higher, Bloodier: Periods and Athletes
Faster, Higher, Bloodier: Periods and Athletes
What is it like to be a world-class athlete - and get your period? Read more...
This Is What A Feminist Business Looks Like
This Is What A Feminist Business Looks Like
As feminists and entrepreneurs, Madeleine and Suzanne have been working for nearly 20 years to run an unapologetically feminist for-profit business. Unfortunately, we’re now seeing brands co-opting feminist values in... Read more...
Driving Change: Talking Menstrual Justice with Nadya Okamoto
Driving Change: Talking Menstrual Justice with Nadya Okamoto
We chatted with Nadya Okamoto about her organization, life and the issues around menstrual product accessibility. Here’s what she had to say! Read more...
5 Queer Love Stories For V-Day
5 Queer Love Stories For V-Day
It’s Valentine’s Day - a holiday that started out as a commemoration of a Christian martyr named Valentine, whose backstory is frankly 90% hypothesis, but may have involved marrying illicit... Read more...
Three Badass Ways to Shut Down Period-Shaming
Three Badass Ways to Shut Down Period-Shaming
If you have a period, it is both likely and unfortunate that you will encounter a period-shamer during your life. The first time this happened to me, I didn’t know... Read more...
3 Reasons to Ditch "Feminine Hygiene"
3 Reasons to Ditch "Feminine Hygiene"
Feminine hygiene was never not a problematic phrase. But in 2017, it feels like a dinosaur walking among us. Read more...
Endometriosis: A Zine by Dana Kearley
Endometriosis: A Zine by Dana Kearley
My name is Dana Kearley — I am an artist and illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. My artwork is a visceral response to personal life, being a woman, and my... Read more...
How Olympic Athletes Talking About Periods Will Change The Dialogue in Sports
How Olympic Athletes Talking About Periods Will Change The Dialogue in Sports
When was the last time you had your period? Better yet, when was the last time that being on your period made you feel like laying in bed all day... Read more...
The Eerie Similarities Between Period-Shaming and Slut-Shaming
The Eerie Similarities Between Period-Shaming and Slut-Shaming
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by period-shaming. Now, raise your hand if you’ve ever been made to feel like a "slut". Chances are, if you raised... Read more...
5 Tips to Release Period Shame
5 Tips to Release Period Shame
Half the population will likely experience a period at some point in their life. So, why then, is menstruation shrouded in secrecy, embarrassment, and shame? Period shaming is not a... Read more...
Period Emojis: Destigmatizing Periods or Just More Coded Language?
Period Emojis: Destigmatizing Periods or Just More Coded Language?
Image: Bodyform/SCA Recently, we learned about Bodyform's "femoji" campaign petitioning Unicode to add a set of period-themed emojis to their lexicon. The change.org petition says this will encourage those who... Read more...