Hey Girls

Hey Girls is an award winning social enterprise who are producing environmentally-friendly period products and are committed to ensuring everyone has a dignified period.

Visit HeyGirls website for more information about the organisation and their products.

Bodyform

Bodyform is a visionary brand dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. They aim to deliver excellence in both quality and value and are focused on offering superior products that don't break the bank, all while giving back to the community.

Visit the Bodyform website  for more information about the organisation and their products.

Community

Regular surveys helps us gather feedback and raise awareness about the campaign. The most recent survey (May 2025) showed strong improvements compared to September 2024:

• Awareness of venues offering products rose from 51% to 73%
• Ease of access increased from 59% to 71%
• Promotional visibility improved with posters and online channels (60% to 73%)
• Reception desks grew in popularity as more accessible product pick-up points (from 9% to 21%)

Education 

We worked with 31 primary and high schools by clusters across to review the campaign's impact and hear directly from students and staff representatives.

These meetings and focus groups:

• Highlighted challenges around product uptake in schools
• Gave students space to share experiences and suggest improvements
• Increased awareness of product availability in schools and community venues
• Encouraged open conversations about period dignity and access

Student engagement was positive and provided valuable insights that are now shaping the education arm of the project, helping improve delivery and outreach in schools.  

Tampons are a widely used period product and safe when used correctly. However, they are associated with a rare but serious condition known as Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS); a bacterial infection that can develop quickly due to prolonged tampon use and may require urgent medical attention. TSS is rare but potentially life-threatening and although only a small number of cases are reported in the UK each year, education and awareness of prevention is essential. 

Symptoms of TSS includes: a sudden high fever usually over 390C, vomiting, diarrhoea, muscle aches, a sun burn like rash, sore throat, dizziness and/or fainting, and severe flu-like feeling. Not all symptoms of TSS may occur simultaneously. 

In the unlikely event that symptoms of TSS occur, remove the tampon, consult with a doctor urgently and inform them that a tampon has been used. If left untreated, TSS can be fatal. The following actions will help reduce the very small risk of TSS occurring: 

• Always wash hands before and after use
• Change tampons every 4-8 hours
• Use the lowest absorbency needed
• Alternate with pads where possible
• Tampons should only be used during menstruation and never left in beyond recommended time limits.

For public health benefit and avoidance of clogged sewage systems, always remember to dispose of tampons, applicator tubes and wrappers in a waste bin. Never flush them down the toilet.