Join us in observing National Menstrual Health Awareness Month this May!
This year’s theme,The Impact of Menstrual Health: It’s Not Just Women, reminds us that menstrual health is not a niche issue. It touches every corner of our society: from schools to workplaces, households to healthcare systems.
This toolkit was created to help individuals, organizations, and advocates spotlight the broad and lasting impact of menstrual health through shareable graphics and evidence-backed social media posts.
Why Menstrual Health Matters
Menstruation is a natural biological function, but the shame and silence surrounding it are not. The ripple effects of menstrual stigma and poor menstrual health policies are felt not just by women and girls, but by families, communities, and economies.
Menstrual health influences mental well-being, educational access, chronic disease outcomes, fertility, workplace productivity, and more. And yet, too often, it’s left out of the conversation.
National Menstrual Health Awareness Month is our opportunity to shift that narrative. Together, we’ll lift up the real-world impact of periods and demand inclusive, science-based, human-centered care for all who are affected.
1. Download by right-clicking an image below (desktop) or holding/screenshotting (mobile) to save it onto your device.
2. Log on to your favorite social media site, such as Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn.
3. Copy and paste one of the sample messages below into your social media post with an accompanying image, or create your own message that includes the #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025 hashtag.
4. Post to show your support on your favorite social media platform.
Sample Social Media Posts
May is National Menstrual Health Awareness Month.
In the U.S., 69% of women and people who menstruate say they’ve struggled to afford menstrual products in the last year. This isn’t just a health issue, it’s a matter of dignity, access, and equity.
Let’s stop the stigma and start the cycle of care. #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025
Access to menstrual products shouldn’t be a privilege, it’s a basic need. Yet more than 500 million people globally lack adequate access to period supplies, and in the U.S., nearly 1 in 4 teens has missed class because they didn’t have them.
This National Menstrual Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about it. Let’s change it. #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025
Menstrual health affects more than the person who bleeds. Partners play a vital role in care, empathy, and support.
A recent study in PLOS ONE found that a partner’s support can actually reduce PMS symptoms – not just emotionally, but physically.
This National Menstrual Health Awareness Month, let’s normalize compassion. Let’s make care communal. #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025
Children who learn about menstruation from a trusted adult, especially before their first period, are more likely to feel confident, prepared, and empowered in their bodies.
This National Menstrual Health Awareness Month, let’s break cycles of shame. Let’s commit to raising a generation that’s informed, compassionate, and stigma-free. #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025
Menstrual health belongs in policy conversations.
From access to products in schools and prisons to research funding and workplace protections, legislation can shape how menstruation impacts daily life.
As of 2024, only 23 U.S. states require schools to provide free menstrual products, and even fewer address equity in broader public policies.
Menstrual health is public health. It’s time for policies that reflect that. #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025
1 in 5 students in the U.S. has struggled to afford period products, and nearly 1 in 4 has missed class because of it.
When schools offer free period supplies, students can show up with confidence and dignity.
Menstrual equity starts in our communities. This National Menstrual Health Awareness Month, let’s normalize access everywhere. #NationalMenstrualHealthAwarenessMonth2025
Maximize Your Impact
Throughout National Menstrual Health Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the everyday realities of menstrual health and the systemic gaps that still exist. If this month’s message has moved you, we invite you to take the next step.
Your donation helps fund critical research, elevate patient voices, and support key advocacy efforts, like our Congressional Briefing on May 14, that are pushing menstrual health to the forefront of national policy.