Menstruation Station

Menstruation Station is open now! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at menstruationstationuw@gmail.com.

Menstruation Frustration: Building Better Access to Menstrual Products

Are you someone who menstruates? Do you need access to reusable and sustainable menstrual products? The Q Center has partnered with Glad Rags, Aisle , and Viv to ensure your menstrual needs are met by providing sustainable menstrual products FOR FREE!

We are currently filling orders for menstrual cups, reusable menstrual pads, and menstrual underwear. These products come in a variety of sizes, colors, and styles. We strive to meet the needs of our community and provide gender-inclusive products.

Menstruation Station User Testimonials

“Thank you for providing this, I would not have been able to try period underwear without you guys! Would have been may too expensive.”

“It’s super useful for my spotting and helps so I don’t have to keep buying liners.”

“I think it’s great that there was such a variety of different menstrual products, it made it so I was able to find something that worked well with my body.”

“Thank you so much for making these available to us. I wouldn’t have been able to afford these on my own.”

“These wouldn’t have been accessible to me without your help, so thank you. They are wonderful.”

Menstruation Station FAQs

Q: What is Menstruation Station?

A: Menstruation Station aims to mitigate the impacts of the structures of oppression imposed on menstruating bodies with a focus on the needs of queer and trans folks who are often left out of menstruation discourse and care. Our goal is to re-empower bleeding and alleviate the financial and emotional burdens experienced by people who menstruate by providing free menstrual products (both disposable and reusable) to those who need them. 

Q: How does it work?

A: Scroll up to fill out our order form! Be sure to read the instructions carefully. Once you fill out the form, we will fulfill your order, and you can pick up your items directly at the Q Center (HUB 315). 

Q: Who is this for?

A: Anyone who needs menstrual products! You must be affiliated with the University of Washington in order to fill out the form.

Q: How many products can I receive?

A: At this time we are offering your choice of ONE of the following options: 1) One menstrual cup. 2) One pair of menstrual underwear. 3) Up to three pad products.

Q: How many times can I fill out the form?

A: You may fill out the order form twice per academic year. Please reach out directly to menstruationstationuw@gmail.com if you need more products urgently. 

Q: I have questions about how to use these products safely and effectively.

A: We have informational resources available online (see below) and in the Q Center Space.

Once you have read these FAQs, if you have a question that has not been answered, please email menstruationstationuw@gmail.com

Q: What size menstrual cup can I get?
A: We offer two menstrual cup sizes – Size 0 and Size 1. Size 0 is usually best suited for those with a lighter flow, low cervix, sensitive bladder, or who haven’t given birth. Size 1 is usually best suited for those with heavier flow, higher cervix, or who have given birth. We also offer a disability-accessible menstrual cup that is easier to remove for those with disabilities that affect their reach or grip strength. Photos are available on our order form. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at menstruationstationuw@gmail.com.

NOTE: Our supply of disability-accessible menstrual cups is very limited. This product is intended for people with physical disabilities that prevent them from reaching or grasping a conventional menstrual cup. Please do not select this product unless you have a disability that prevents you from reaching or grasping a conventional menstrual cup.

Q: What size pads can I get?

A: We offer three sizes of menstrual pads – underwear liners, day pads, and night pads. They are all comparable to their disposable counterparts in size and absorbency. Underwear liners are best for spotting, very light flow, discharge, and incontinence. Day pads are best for regular daily wear. Night pads are best for overnight wear and heavier flows. Photos are available on our order form, or you can visit our supplier’s website here. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at menstruationstationuw@gmail.com.

Q: What sizes and styles of menstrual underwear can I get?

A: We offer a wide variety of sizes for menstrual underwear – XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X. We stock all of these sizes in two styles – BOOST Hipster and BOOST Boxer. The hipster style is a bikini-style brief with full coverage and a medium-high waist. The boxer style is a boxer brief with a medium-high waist and an approximately 2-inch inseam. Photos are available on our order form, or you can visit our supplier’s website here. If you have any other questions, please reach out to us at menstruationstationuw@gmail.com.

Online Resources

GladRags Cup Menstrual Cup FAQ: https://gladrags.com/pages/menstrual-cup-faq

Viv cup information page: https://vivforyourv.com/pages/learn#viv-cup

Cloth Pad FAQ: https://gladrags.com/pages/cloth-pad-faq

Cleaning Care: https://gladrags.com/pages/cleaning-care

General Aisle Underwear FAQ: https://periodaisle.com/pages/our-tech

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