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Kenyan Teen Girl Takes Her Own Life After Alleged Period Shaming

Kenyan Teen Girl Takes Her Own Life After Alleged Period Shaming

Can you remember your first period? For most, it’s often a new and somewhat awkward and even daunting experience. You’re excited that your body is signaling to you that you’re becoming more grown-up, but also apprehensive about the monthly ritual. It’s safe to say that for most, your first perio...
Taboo's Launch Party

Taboo's Launch Party

On Thursday the 22nd of August Taboo Sanitary Products celebrated the official launch of our organic cotton pads and tampons with a massive party at the stunning MOD on North Terrace. Though there was no official dress code, many of you donned your most snazzy red and pink get ups to show your s...
August Business Update

August Business Update

Hey guys! August has been such an amazing, overwhelming and intense month for TABOO. We have seen many milestones reached, most of which revolved around the launch of our line of organic pads and tampons! On the 7th of August, a big container of TABOO’s pads and tampons arrived at our office, ha...
What is a social enterprise anyway?

What is a social enterprise anyway?

Taboo Sanitary Products is a Adelaide based social enterprise that donates 100% of it's net profits to projects helping women and girls gain access to menstrual healthcare and education in Developing Countries. You may have heard us mention our Social Enterprise business model before and wondere...
Homelessness and Periods

Homelessness and Periods

In Australia approximately 116,427 people are homeless, according to the 2016 census. 42% of this number are women. Sleeping on the streets can be incredibly tough, with both your physical and mental health constantly on the line. However, one aspect of homelessness for women that is not often d...
June Business Update

June Business Update

Just a quick little update for your June newsletter, boos. Major, major things have been happening at TABOO - mostly revolving around the fact that our pads and tampons are currently on a ship from Barcelona to Adelaide!  Our last month has involved preparing for this exciting arrival, and start...