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SEATTLE — Be Prepared. Period. has launched their brand new website and are echoing the sentiments of their fans by hailing it as “A one stop shop for all things menstrual.”
Tara Bruley, Seattle area mom, health & environmental enthusiast and founder of www.bepreparedperiod.com said she created the website to help girls of all ages have a “Better Period.”
“In a culture of menstrual misinformation and societal taboos, Be Prepared Period is a welcomed resource for girls, women and parents alike. From eco-friendly products to monthly educational chats, every facet of Be Prepared is designed to inform and empower – even celebrate. With constant, compassionate advice and updates, it truly is a platform like no other for menstruation and transition from puberty; indeed, it will help all readers Be Prepared!” boasts Heather Guidone, Surgical Program Director at the Endometriosis Research Center.
Bruley states, “Periods are a topic many are still uncomfortable talking about openly, which is what hinders many from learning how to have a healthier menstrual cycle.”
Keeping the needs of so many in mind, “veteran menstruators” to girls experiencing menarche, www.bepreparedperiod.com has rapidly grown to be the comprehensive menstrual resource it is today. Initially starting as a site offering 1st period kits and information for parents and developing girls, it quickly grew to also be a resource for women looking to improve their menstrual health.
Their resources include, helpful articles on a variety of topics including puberty (with articles just for dads), first periods, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, toxic shock syndrome, endometriosis and more. A “PeriodTalk Q&A Forum,” – promoted as a safe place for parents, women of all ages, teens and pre-teens to communicate about topics they may be embarrassed to discuss elsewhere, plus online events like free, educational webinars, monthly tweet chats and product giveaways are among other offerings found at www.bepreparedperiod.com.
“My favorite part about the work we do is educating ladies on healthy menstrual alternatives. Ladies today are lucky to live in a time with so many products to choose from, unfortunately too many are unaware these products exist or realize their awesome benefits. It’s astounding to hear how many women suffer from common period problems like cramps, leaks, allergic reactions and heavy flow due to conventional product use.”
Bruley goes on to say, “A one stop shop wouldn’t be complete without the ‘shop.’” www.bepreparedperiod.com is all about convenience so providing healthy alternatives like menstrual cups, cloth pads and organic tampons which can be difficult to find at local drugstores along with the popular household brands on their site was a must. Taking it one step further, they offer the “Ultimate Convenience” with their subscription delivery service that allows customers to select their preferred products and have them delivered when needed.
Aunna Wilson of Washington, D.C. says, “Be Prepared’s mission driven business, working to eliminate menstrual taboos and provide education to girls and women on menstrual health is well received and appropriated. They do not aim to send you products at home because they don’t want you to have to be “embarrassed” to shop for it, rather they provide a wider range of products, with better prices, than those available in stores, all with beautiful packaging, and information, delivered with convenience.”
About Be Prepared. Period.
www.bepreparedperiod.com was founded in 2012 by Seattle-area mom Tara Bruley. Based in Seattle, Be Prepared. Period. offers an online store with an economical monthly subscription service for feminine hygiene products, many of which can’t be found at the local drugstore. The website also is an educational resource for information about menstruation, puberty, women’s health and more. The monthly “Tweet chats” often feature women’s health experts with new topics each month. The popular forum PeriodTalk is a safe place for parents, women of all ages, teens and pre-teens to communicate about topics they may be embarrassed to discuss elsewhere. For more information, visit www.bepreparedperiod.com, www.facebook.com/bepreparedperiod and follow on Twitter @bpreparedperiod. A quick tour of the site is also available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OVaye3tf98.