When Your Unannounced Period Turns You Into a DIY Queen

Menstrual health is finally getting the attention it deserves. From bold political promises for free pads to Gen Z’s unfiltered TikToks reclaiming the red drop, the conversation around periods is loud, proud, and unapologetic. And maybe you've been part of that movement—marching, advocating, reposting, educating. Or maybe, your moment looked a little different: a quiet battle in a school bathroom stall or behind your office desk, where you improvised your way through one of the most uncomfortable moments of your life.