Empowering Every Cycle. Period.
Accessing menstrual products is a human right. The Period Project ensures a stigma-free, safe and supportive space where any TMAPS member can access:
- Free Period Products: With 1 in 7 people in Canada claiming period poverty* it is vitally important that students can access the products they need, when they need them. Our Period Bank allows members to discretely access menstrual products anytime they need via prescheduled appointments.
- Health Education: Menstruation is a natural biological function, and it is important to understand and address the stigmas surrounding it. The Period Project provides safe and sustainable products, as well as workshops and events year round. Visit our Events Calendar to keep up to date.
Period Poverty is a lack of available, accessible and/or appropriate menstrual supplies and education, due to financial constraints and/or period stigmas.
The Period Bank
Flow with Dignity, Bank on Change.
The Period Bank is an inventory of menstrual products located at the TMAPS office which includes tampons, pads, menstrual cups and liners to help supplement monthly needs.
Members can pick up free period kits by scheduling an appointment below.
The Period Bank is located at the TMAPS office. Members who prefer an anonymous pickup option can choose to pick up their kit at the Period Bank locker, located on the 3rd floor of SCC.
The Period Bank Locker
Thank You to Our Partners
Created by and for individuals with menstruation, Iris + Arlo is a socially and environmentally impactful company focused on overall health, offering healthy and sustainable products.
Thanks to our partnership with Iris+Arlo, TMAPS members can receive discounts on orders placed directly through irisarlo.com
Use promo code TMAPS25 to receive 25% off menstrual products.
Free Periods Canada is a non-profit organization that is on a mission to make menstrual health equitable in Canada. They work with various organizations in an effort to break taboos and end the stigma surrounding menstruation. With their help, TMAPS provides members with menstrual health and equity education certificates, informational resources, and more! Learn more at www.freeperiods.ca/
Why Product Choice Matters
A 2024 study published in ScienceDirect detected measurable levels of 16 metal(loid)s, including lead, cadmium, and arsenic, in a range of commercially available tampons (Shearston et al., 2024). The products tested included several of the most widely available brands in the United States, many of which dominate the menstrual product market. For many consumers, limited product availability and affordability restrict the ability to choose alternatives, potentially contributing to continued exposure to these metals. This study highlights the need for greater product transparency and increased access to a broader range of safe, affordable menstrual products.
Iris + Arlo are currently the sole supplier for our Period Bank. Created by and for individuals with menstruation, Iris + Arlo is a socially and environmentally impactful company focused on overall health, offering healthy and sustainable products. Their products are designed to minimize their environmental
impact while meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.
Iris + Arlo products are:
- Dye-Free
- Fragrance-free
- Chlorine-free
- BPA-free
- Environmentally friendly and practical packaging
- Made from 100% organic cotton
- Non-GMO materials
- Hypoallergenic
Your Voice Matters! Fill Out the Period Project Survey
We value your feedback and invite you to take a few minutes to complete the survey below! Your responses will help us evaluate and improve this new service.
Through this survey, we seek to better understand the needs and lived experiences of people who menstruate, with a particular focus on experiences of period poverty. The information collected will help TMAPS strengthen its advocacy efforts and advance menstrual equity at TMU.
Access the Survey Here