Ep.134 The Revolution Of Reusable Menstrual Pads With Yessica Villatoro: Empowerment, Sustainability, And Tackling Stigmas

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Have you ever considered the untold story stitched into the fabric of a menstrual pad Yessica Villatoro the innovative force behind Just Period does just that weaving a narrative of empowerment and sustainability into each reusable pad her company creates From her roots in Chihuahua Mexico to launching a business that apos s challenging menstrual stigmas head-on Yesica apos s journey is as absorbing as the eco-friendly Zorb technology she champions This episode peels back the layers of menstrual health education and the reasons behind Just Period apos s commitment to revolutionizing the way we view and manage periods especially within Latino communities where open discussions can be rare Discover the misunderstood hero of period care the reusable menstrual pad and let Yesica dismantle every myth you apos ve heard about them Comfort meets convenience in Just Period apos s skin-friendly minky material and leak-preventing design making the monthly cycle less of a hassle and more of an experience in self-care We navigate through the practicalities of pad care storage and even how to incorporate them into your on-the-go lifestyle In the process we apos re unraveling the wider implications of period poverty and the personalized flair that Just Period brings to each design offering a glimpse into the future of period care that apos s not only sustainable but also economically savvy As we wrap up we apos re not just celebrating the near one-year anniversary of Just Period apos s entry into the period care conversation we apos re also cementing Yessica apos s commitment to community feedback and the environment We probe into how reusable menstrual products like hers are making waves against the apos pink tax apos and how they apos re educating and empowering young girls Join us in acknowledging the collective effort required to move towards a more period-positive future where informed choices and community support are the norms not the exceptions With Yessica Yovy and Daisy by our side we invite you to be part of this transformative mission Support the show