Menstrual Equity

In this online presentation, Melissa Zettel (she/her) will encourage and promote conversation around sport and periods. Athletes who menstruate have always been present, but the conversation around periods has not. She will talk about the myths attached to performance and menstruation, current literature around sport and menstruation, performance and the different phases of the menstrual cycle, potential issues athletes may encounter around menstruation, and how to have supportive conversations with athletes about their cycle.

Date: Thursday, July 24

Time: 12-1pm.

Lunch and Learn: Menstruation and Mental Health: Discover the connection between menstruation and mental health with hosts Rebeca Alvarez and Thara Thakidiyil from Counselling Services.

We will look at how PCOS and Endometriosis can impact your experience of the menstrual cycle, dispel some of the common myths about these conditions, and chat about strategies to support you in living with these conditions

Join us for a 90-minute mindfulness meditation session and embark on an intimate journey through your body; discover a new way to connect with and care for yourself during this time.

Cycles, Cramps, and Cravings… Oh My! Nutrition for Menstrual Wellness

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn Series.

Back by popular demand! In this online presentation, Courtney Wilson, MScFN RD (she/her) will dive into all things nutrition, menstruation, and hormones. We will look at how the phases of the menstrual cycle can impact physical symptoms, intake patterns, and nutrient needs and chat about strategies to support these needs. There will be time for a Q&A to ensure all your burning questions are answered!

As part of the Menstrual Equity project at UWaterloo, we will be providing free reusable and sustainable menstrual products to students, faculty and staff on June 21 from 10am – 3pm. Register today to pickup your kit in the EDI-R office of Period Aisle brand reusable menstrual cups, pads, and underwear.

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series

Join transgender therapist and educator, Washington Silk (they/them), as they talk about menstruation and trans folks! In this special Pride Month edition of our Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn series we’ll learn more about the complex relationship between menstruation and trans bodies.

A part of the Menstrual Equity Lunch and Learn Series

During this session, we will discuss the complexities of perimenopause and menopause, as well as share important insights and resources to help you thrive during this phase of life

The Office of Indigenous Relations and the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism Office presents a Menstrual Equity event where registered participants will receive menstrual products, refreshments, and moontime teachings from Trista Hill Indigenous Midwife with Southern Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC). 

Join us at Princess Cinema for a special screening of 1976's 'Carrie' hosted in partnership with Changing the Flow and the Women's Centre.