Pride in Every Cycle: Celebrating Inclusivity and Access in Menstrual Care
June shines a bright light on the beautiful spectrum of human identity through Pride Month, a time to honor diversity, celebrate acceptance, and foster inclusion. At Alea, this month carries deeper meaning—a commitment to recognizing that menstruation is not exclusive to women, but embraces all who experience this natural cycle, regardless of gender identity.
Understanding Inclusive Menstrual Care
For too long, period products have been framed only within a binary idea of gender—focused solely on women. However, the reality is far more diverse. Non-binary, transgender men, and other gender-diverse individuals also experience menstruation, yet often face barriers in obtaining accessible, respectful care.
Inclusive menstrual care honors this diversity by prioritizing respectful language, product options that suit a variety of needs, and spaces where everyone feels safe and visible. Accessibility is a core pillar—meaning that period products shouldn’t be a source of stigma or exclusion for anyone, but rather a standard element of self-care available to all.
The Language of Inclusivity
At Alea, we understand the power of words in shaping community and sense of belonging. Gender-affirming language, such as referring to "people who menstruate," acknowledges those outside of traditional gender definitions without excluding or othering them.
This careful attention to communication creates a welcoming space where questions, discussions, and stories related to menstrual health can flourish inclusively. Education around gender-affirming language is a purposeful step towards dismantling stigma within health conversations and product design.
Sustainable & Accessible Period Care: A Commitment to Equity
Equity in menstrual care entails more than just recognizing diverse users — it is about ensuring material access and product safety. Alea’s full line of organic menstrual products are meticulously crafted using certified organic cotton, free from plastics, chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances.
Moreover, with Alea’s customizable mix bundle options—featuring light flow sizes like Alea Light and Alea Small as well as heavier flow shapes— menstruators can find collections tailored to their unique needs. Whether choosing biodegradable pads bundles or tampons tailored for all flows, accessibility and personalization stand at the forefront.
Looking Ahead: Normalizing Inclusive Period Care Year-Round
While Pride Month serves as a powerful moment for visibility and action, Alea commits to making inclusive menstrual care the everyday reality — secure, sustainable, and centered on respect for all gender expressions. Removing obstacles to healthy products goes hand in hand with fighting period poverty and dismantling damaging social stigmas.
Alea period products are now available in over 2,500 corporate bathrooms across Canada, including all-gender, men’s, women’s, and mixed-use washrooms —and growing!
If you menstruate, you deserve care that sees you. This is our pledge this Pride Month and beyond.
For more on Alea’s sustainable menstrual products designed thoughtfully for all flow types, explore our full products collection including the starter corporate bundle option for workplaces wishing to promote accessibility and equity.
