The 10 Best Period-Positive Influencers You Need to Follow

Let’s get real—the way we talk about periods matters. For too long, periods have been treated like something we should hide, whisper about, or feel embarrassed by. But thanks to some incredible voices in the menstrual health space, the conversation is finally shifting.

These 10 period-positive influencers are breaking the stigma, educating their communities, and reminding us that periods are powerful, not shameful. If you’re ready to change the way you think about your cycle, these are the people you need to follow.

🩸 1. Nadya Okamoto (@nadyaokamoto)

Founder of August, a period care brand that’s all about sustainability and inclusivity, Nadya is a powerhouse advocate for menstrual equity and open conversations. Her content is a mix of education, activism, and real talk about everything from PMS to period poverty.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ No-filter, honest convos about menstruation
✔ Advocacy for period equity & accessibility
✔ Fun, engaging content that makes period talk normal

🩸 2. Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten)

A hormone health expert & naturopathic doctor, Dr. Brighten helps people understand their menstrual cycles, hormone imbalances, and how to work with their period—not against it.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ Science-backed tips for managing PMS & hormonal health
✔ Clear explanations of cycle phases & what’s actually happening in your body
✔ A focus on empowering people through education

🩸 3. The Period Doctor (@theperioddoctor)

Dr. Charis Chambers, aka The Period Doctor, is an OB-GYN who specializes in reproductive health, menstrual disorders, and period stigma busting. She takes the guesswork out of period symptoms and makes medical information accessible, not intimidating.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ Straight-to-the-point breakdowns of period myths
✔ Real answers to period questions you wish you learned in school
✔ A pro at making medical knowledge easy to understand

🩸 4. Berrion Berry (@berrionlberry)

A period coach & holistic menstrual health educator, Berrion teaches people how to optimize their energy, mood, and overall health by syncing with their cycle. If you’ve ever wanted to turn your period into a superpower, she’s your go-to.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ Cycle syncing for better energy, focus, and workouts
✔ Food & lifestyle tips to support your body through every phase
✔ A mix of education, empowerment, and self-care strategies

🩸 5. Dominique (@dominiqueday)

Dominique is a menstrual health advocate & creator who shares real, unfiltered conversations about periods, chronic pain conditions like endometriosis, and why we need to stop normalizing extreme period pain.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ Calls out misinformation about periods & pain
✔ Shares her own experiences with period struggles
✔ Promotes self-advocacy in healthcare

🩸 6. Florence Given (@florencegiven)

A feminist writer and artist, Florence challenges societal norms around menstruation and body autonomy. Her posts are empowering, thought-provoking, and exactly the kind of content that makes you rethink outdated period taboos.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ A mix of art, feminism, and powerful messages
✔ Encourages self-love & rejecting shame
✔ A voice for bold, unapologetic period positivity

🩸 7. Dr. Aviva Romm (@dr.avivaromm)

A midwife and herbalist turned doctor, Dr. Romm bridges traditional medicine with holistic care. She talks about everything from painful periods to how stress impacts your cycle.

Why You’ll Love Her:
✔ Practical, research-backed hormone health tips
✔ Natural & medical approaches to menstrual care
✔ Focuses on whole-body wellness

🩸 8. The Flow Down Podcast (@flowdownpodcast)

Hosted by Jessica Weiss and Steph Guthrie, this podcast covers everything you didn’t learn about your period in health class. They discuss periods, hormones, and reproductive health with experts and activists.

Why You’ll Love Them:
✔ Deep dives into menstrual health topics
✔ Engaging convos with period experts & advocates
✔ A refreshing mix of education & empowerment

🩸 9. Toni The Tampon (@toni.the.tampon)

Yes, you read that right. Toni The Tampon is a period-positive cartoon character (created by artist Cass Clemmer) who makes talking about menstruation fun, inclusive, and stigma-free.

Why You’ll Love Them:
✔ Cute, quirky, and educational period content
✔ Helps normalize periods for people of all genders
✔ Uses humor to make period convos less awkward

🩸 10. The Red School (@red.school)

Red School is all about reconnecting with your menstrual cycle as a source of power. They focus on menstrual cycle awareness, helping people embrace their cycle as a tool for self-care, creativity, and personal growth.

Why You’ll Love Them:
✔ A deep, empowering approach to periods
✔ Talks about menstrual cycles as a source of wisdom
✔ Encourages self-care through cycle awareness

💡 Why Following Period-Positive Voices Matters

Social media is full of misinformation about periods—from period shame to the idea that pain is "normal" (spoiler: extreme pain is NOT normal). Surrounding yourself with the right voices can shift your mindset.

📌 Following these influencers helps you:
✔ Learn how to work with your cycle, not against it
✔ Unlearn period stigma & break harmful myths
✔ Feel empowered in your body and own your period experience

Because let’s be real—talking about periods should feel as normal as talking about the weather. And these incredible creators are making sure that happens.

💬 Which of these influencers do you already follow? Who else should we add to the list? Drop your faves in the comments!

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