Decolonizing Menstrual Health - Germany is a project series funded by the LUSH Germany - Charity Pot.

The intention of this project is to uncover and center marginalized voices and experiences of women* living in Germany, bringing to light the important role that intersectionality, one’s skin color and/or ethnic, racial, cultural or religious background may play in receiving adequate care around menstrual, sexual and reproductive health needs and concerns. Our hope is that this project can elevate the voices of historically marginalized menstruators, uncover concrete examples of inequity or discrimination and highlight ways in which a western, colonial influence emerges in the everyday interactions people are having with their health care providers.

Understanding and addressing the ways in which how western, white supremacist attitudes and practices have influenced our current narrative around menstrual health is key to progress around gender equality. Decolonizing menstruation and addressing racial inequities are two ways in which the sector can work to make its efforts as inclusive and authentic as possible. As the Menstrual Health Hub, it is imperative that we are intentional about creating a space that specifically addresses intersectionality in order to ensure that we are a welcoming platform for all educational menstrual health resources. Furthermore, in amplifying the work done within the sector that addresses intersectional identity, we can redirect our community to educational resources within our hive which focus on what we believe are the most critical issues of our time.