Menstrual Cycle

Changing the Narrative Around Menstruation

In our fight for Indigenous rights, familiar topics include land back and water rights. Less familiar is the topic of Indigenous body...

'Ōpio Spotlight: Sanandha Prabu

Born in India but raised in Indonesia, Sanandha Prabu is the face of young leadership and an innovator of social service. This young...

Mahina + Me Virtual Retreat Recap

Earlier in June, we had our very first international Mahina and Me Virtual Retreat. The goal of this retreat was to create a new...

Sustainable Menstrual Products

Sustainable & Safer Menstrual Products Each period we have can be a reminder of our connection to nature’s cycles and the earth. Over the...

We Are Dancing For You: A Book Review

In preparation for the Maina and Me retreat, I wanted to do some research on how other indigenous peoples are reclaiming their menstrual...

Rethinking the Gender of Menstruation

As we continue to destigmatize menstruation and reclaim the reverence for moon cycles, you will often read or hear a member of Pua Mohala...

Pausing Through Your Period

Growing up we can all remember seeing advertisements of commercials showing women doing amazing things while on their period. With the...

Menstrual Cycles- Letʻs Talk About It!

For many of us, when we recall the first time our period came, it was riddled with confusion, embarrassment, as well as some fear....