Menärchē: the establishment of menstruation
a wellness center prioritizing menstrual care for people with periods.
Project Description
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And I know what it's like to experience discrimination and feel shame for simply having a menstrual cycle.
Menärchē connects consumers to the best clean, sustainable, and inclusive vagina-friendly brands.
Through community and a curated marketplace using a rent-share model, we're centering menstruation as a natural process that deserves more than an aisle.
Globally, 3.5 billion humans have monthly periods, and about 800 million of us menstruate daily.
Stigma, taboos, and myths prevent people from opportunities to learn about menstruation and develop healthy habits. A lack of information about menstruation leads to damaging misconceptions and discrimination.
My goal is to improve the quality of life of menstruating women, girls, femmes, and gender expansive humans.
By creating a shame-free space for learning, with a carefully curated marketplace I want to empower menstruating humans to have a better period.
After working in the non-profit sector, focusing on period poverty I discovered the exclusion of periods in wellness and lifestyle conversations.
It's my experiences from directing the #HappyPeriod organization and collaborating on policy and advocacy programs centered on menstrual equity, that inspired me to create Menärchē.
Think of it as a Sephora for periods!
Using a rent-share (vendor) model, our marketplace showcases a line-up of high quality essentials like menstrual cups, reusable tampon applicators, vulva balms, teas, hemp liners, cloth pads, period panties, supplements, pain-relief wearables, and much more.
Our unique solution uplifts companies driving the femtech revolution by promoting our community to discover wellness products for their vaginal health.
Cycle care brands have the chance to rent space in Menärchē, from a shelf or a section, with rates ranging from $300-$500/monthly. Brands keep 70%, while Menärchē keeps 30%, and 10% of that will be donated back to charity.
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Just Because I Care
This reward is a VIP ticket to our pop-up launching happening in Los Angeles on October 29th.
The pop-up launching is a day long in-person event that will serve as a village of practitioners and wellness brands bringing interactive experiences that center people with periods. We will be gathering at Sovern LA in the West Adams district from 11am-5pm.
Upon entry you will receive an exclusive Menärchē tote, a gift bag full of self-care items from the vendors and partners of the pop-up.
The programming schedule will be released the week of 10/24.
This reward comes back to you to support your cycle care.
Spend just $50 and get a $60 gift card to use in the store or on our website.
+ Receive the digital period journal to track and learn more about your menstrual flow.
We will affirm your support with a shoutout on our Instagram and/or LinkedIn page for contributing to the campaign!
We will tag you + your brand if you'd like! Tell us a lil something about yourself or why you contributed, and we'll share that message in the caption.
This reward will also include:
- The Period Journal (digital download)
- $25 giftcard to shop online or in store after launch
Menärchē supports it’s community with a directory of reproductive health experts for seeking information on menstruation. Consult with a Period Doula, Educator, or Hormone Expert. * (1) 30 minute virtual or phone call to discuss your menstrual health.
Also you'll receive:
A thirty minute chat with me, the founder of Menärchē. I will share my tips for journaling my menstrual cycle.
Receive an email with a digital journal just for your period. Using a journal to track your period is a healthy tool for self care and a way to learn your body.
- The Period Journal
- $25 gift card
Be one of our first members of our community!
This rewards includes:
- An invitation to our pop-up launching event (virtual + in-person)
- Exclusive Menärchē Self-care Tote curated for having a better period (valued at $250) *This includes our Menarche tote and all of the goodies in the bundle!
- A virtual consultation with a reproductive health worker (Doula, Hormone Expert, or Educator).
- Early access to our newsletter and private Meta community launching Spring 2023, early bird OR complimentary access to events for one year!
-
A thirty minute chat with me, the founder of Menärchē. I will share my tips for journaling my menstrual cycle.
Receive an email with a digital journal just for your period. Using a journal to track your period is a healthy tool for self care and a way to learn your body.
- The Period Journal Download
- $30 giftcard
For brands that align with our mission and want to be a part of our growth! A great opportunity for a new, early-stage beauty or wellness brand to be a founding vendor of the marketplace.
- Priority shelf space for your product in the shop for 2 months!
- Founding Community Member Package ($500)
- 2 Tickets to launch party.
Host a pop-up for your brand at Menärchē! We’ll have a female DJ, small bites, and spotlight for your products in the shop! This is for companies that align with our mission and want to partner by introducing their brand and collection of vagina friendly products to our community.
- Female DJ, small bites to celebrate for 4 hours!
- Prime signage + shelf space for your product in the shop for 3 months!
- Founding Member Package ($500 value)
- (4)Tickets to our launch party
- (3) $50 gift cards for a giveaway!
Rewards
Just Because I Care
This reward is a VIP ticket to our pop-up launching happening in Los Angeles on October 29th.
The pop-up launching is a day long in-person event that will serve as a village of practitioners and wellness brands bringing interactive experiences that center people with periods. We will be gathering at Sovern LA in the West Adams district from 11am-5pm.
Upon entry you will receive an exclusive Menärchē tote, a gift bag full of self-care items from the vendors and partners of the pop-up.
The programming schedule will be released the week of 10/24.
This reward comes back to you to support your cycle care.
Spend just $50 and get a $60 gift card to use in the store or on our website.
+ Receive the digital period journal to track and learn more about your menstrual flow.
We will affirm your support with a shoutout on our Instagram and/or LinkedIn page for contributing to the campaign!
We will tag you + your brand if you'd like! Tell us a lil something about yourself or why you contributed, and we'll share that message in the caption.
This reward will also include:
- The Period Journal (digital download)
- $25 giftcard to shop online or in store after launch
Menärchē supports it’s community with a directory of reproductive health experts for seeking information on menstruation. Consult with a Period Doula, Educator, or Hormone Expert. * (1) 30 minute virtual or phone call to discuss your menstrual health.
Also you'll receive:
A thirty minute chat with me, the founder of Menärchē. I will share my tips for journaling my menstrual cycle.
Receive an email with a digital journal just for your period. Using a journal to track your period is a healthy tool for self care and a way to learn your body.
- The Period Journal
- $25 gift card
Be one of our first members of our community!
This rewards includes:
- An invitation to our pop-up launching event (virtual + in-person)
- Exclusive Menärchē Self-care Tote curated for having a better period (valued at $250) *This includes our Menarche tote and all of the goodies in the bundle!
- A virtual consultation with a reproductive health worker (Doula, Hormone Expert, or Educator).
- Early access to our newsletter and private Meta community launching Spring 2023, early bird OR complimentary access to events for one year!
-
A thirty minute chat with me, the founder of Menärchē. I will share my tips for journaling my menstrual cycle.
Receive an email with a digital journal just for your period. Using a journal to track your period is a healthy tool for self care and a way to learn your body.
- The Period Journal Download
- $30 giftcard
For brands that align with our mission and want to be a part of our growth! A great opportunity for a new, early-stage beauty or wellness brand to be a founding vendor of the marketplace.
- Priority shelf space for your product in the shop for 2 months!
- Founding Community Member Package ($500)
- 2 Tickets to launch party.
Host a pop-up for your brand at Menärchē! We’ll have a female DJ, small bites, and spotlight for your products in the shop! This is for companies that align with our mission and want to partner by introducing their brand and collection of vagina friendly products to our community.
- Female DJ, small bites to celebrate for 4 hours!
- Prime signage + shelf space for your product in the shop for 3 months!
- Founding Member Package ($500 value)
- (4)Tickets to our launch party
- (3) $50 gift cards for a giveaway!