What is Aunt Flow?

(euphemistic slang) A personification of the menstrual period or menstruation. Aunt Flo came to visit last night: that's why I was so ratty.

Why do they call it Aunt Flow?

euphemism A humorous term for a menstrual period. A pun on the "flow" of blood and tissue from the uterus.

How does Aunt Flow Work?

Aunt Flow dispensers hold 5x the product and take 30 seconds to reload. The window shows when it's time to refill. Other dispensers hold less product and take 2 mins+ to reload. Multiplied by 100s of dispensers, you're lookin' at a lot of unnecessary labor costs.

What does ant flow mean?

Aunt Flo is a popular euphemism referring to the menstrual cycle.

Who came up with Aunt Flow?

Claire Coder first pitched her company idea at a Techstars Startup Weekend, then attended a Techstars Startup Week, and now her company is a part of Techstars Class 142 with the Techstars NYC Accelerator. “Techstars Startup Week is my favorite week in Columbus, Ohio,” says Claire Coder, founder of Aunt Flow.

A Visit From Aunt Flo

What should I name my period?

What does Shark Week mean for a girl?

Shark-week definition

The week when a woman menstruates. noun.

How do you get PMS?

PMS is a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that many women get after ovulation and before the start of their menstrual period. Researchers think that PMS happens in the days after ovulation because estrogen and progesterone levels begin falling dramatically if you are not pregnant.

Is Aunt Flow a non profit?

PERIOD. is a global, youth-powered nonprofit that donates menstrual products to communities in need through service, education and advocacy.

How can I get free periods for school?

Who should I talk to about offering free menstrual products on campus? The best place to start is with your Student Government. Student Government can purchase menstrual products to run a small-scale menstrual product program or purchase the first batch of Aunt Flow Dispensers.

What's another way to say I'm on my period?

You've got 'the blob', 'the rag' and, of course, a visit from 'Aunt Flo. ' But some are pretty dark - WTF is 'shark week'? The study found that women across the globe use colloquial phrases to describe their period 78% of the time, so here they are...

What does being on the rag mean?

The phrase “on the rag” is a slang term for menstruation. 1 This phrase likely originated sometime during the late 19th century. When a woman was menstruating, she was “on the rag” or “riding the rag,” phrases that literally described the way most women up until then managed their menstruation.

Do you always donate pads?

Watch some of the Always team talk about what it's like to work on a menstrual care brand. Throughout the global relief response to the coronavirus pandemic, Always' first priority has been producing and shipping pads to stores as fast as we can and donating them to those most in need through our charity partners.

What causes period poverty?

Period poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints, this can be caused by a wide range of life events that negatively impact on a girl or woman's ability to access sanitary products to manage a most intimate and regular occurrence in her life.”

How much do always pads absorb?

An average sanitary pad holds about 5 ml of blood, or just about a teaspoon.

Do periods get worse with age?

Periods can get heavier and more painful for some women after the age of 40. Sometimes it is a nuisance and sometimes it is a cause for concern.

Can I get pregnant 2 days before my period?

Although it is possible to get pregnant in the days leading up to your period, it isn't likely. You can only get pregnant during a narrow window of five to six days a month. When these fertile days actually occur depends on when you ovulate, or release an egg from your ovary.

Is PMS serious?

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a much more severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It may affect women of childbearing age. It's a severe and chronic medical condition that needs attention and treatment. Lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can help manage symptoms.

What is a strawberry week?

Strawberry Week is an organization that is focused on addressing period poverty in our community. We collect and distribute menstrual products across the metro through partnerships with other local organizations, libraries, and schools.

What is period in slang?

The word “Period” (or “Full-stop”) in this context is used as a strong emphasis after a statement. It means the speaker is saying, “there is nothing more to be said”, or, “that is IT, totally, and there is no expansion, refute or argument to add”.

Why do they call menstruation Shark Week?

There's a reason we call it “shark week” and no, it's not because they can smell menstruation. Both sharks and vaginas have a substance called squalene. It acts as a natural vaginal lubricant for us and can be found in shark's livers. So that's why we get sharks so much.

How do you tell your bf your on your period?

How do you say period without period?

Aunt Flo, Aunt Fanny, Uncle Bloody, Little Sister, and Cousin Red. It's no day at the beach. The Crimson Wave, The Red Tide, Parting the Red Sea, and Shark Week.

How do I tell my husband about my period?

The most important thing is to be honest about how you both feel. Tell them you're on your period, ask if they're cool (or not) and take it from there. No pressure. No drama.