What makes August special? We are Female, AAPI, LGBTQ+ founded and on a mission to destigmatize and deshame periods. 100% ORGANIC COTTON TAMPONS: August tampons are made with 100% certified organic cotton sourced from suppliers in Turkey & grown ethically on farms in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. FRIENDLY FOR FIRST-TIMERS: Our organic tampons are fitted with long BPA-free applicators for effortless application, especially for menstruators trying a tampon for the first time. COMFORT: August regular tampons open axially to best fit the shape of your vagina for comfort, absorption, and protection. Our long applicators are made with a smooth tip for easier insertion. HYPOALLERGENIC: All August regular tampons are free of toxins, harmful chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, chlorine, rayon, deodorants, dioxins, and dyes. SUSTAINABLE: We do a lot to make our tampons sustainable! Climate Neutral Certified, 100% Net Plastic Recycled certified through Plastic Collective, 1% for the Planet member.