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Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 3m
Happy Menstruation Monday! In this week’s episode of Kick Cramp's Ass - The Podcast, host Brittany “B” Walker dives into Ohio's groundbreaking House Bill 29, the nation's first law explicitly addressing menstrual dignity in correctional facilities. Join us as we explore the journey from advocacy to legislation, and the broader fight for menstrual equity and human rights for incarcerated women. In this episode: Kayelin Tiggs shares her journey from pageantry to legislative activism fighting menstrual deprivation The significance of House Bill 29 as the first comprehensive law of its kind in the U.S. How discrimination, denial, and withholding of menstrual products impact incarcerated menstruator’s health and dignity The importance of hygiene provisions, including shower access and disposal bins, in correctional settings The role of education and advocacy in advancing menstrual equity beyond legislation Addressing stigma, reentry challenges, and the broader systemic issues in correctional healthcare Future steps: expanding advocacy efforts and addressing ingredient transparency in menstrual products Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Menstrual Dignity Advocacy 04:56 - Kayelin Tiggs: Journal to Menstrual Equity 11:11 - Understanding House Bill 29 20:23 - The Impact of House Bill 29 26:47 - Beyond Products: Hygiene and Education 32:29 - Stigma and Dehumanization in Prisons 35:11 - Combatting Stigma Around Incarceration and Menstruation 42:24 - Addressing the Financial Gap in Prisons 45:14 - Building Coalition for Menstrual Equity 46:30 - Product Ingredient Transparency in Correctional Facilities 49:28 - Impact of Basic Healthcare on Reentry 53:22 - Turning Advocacy into Legislative Action Resources & Links: Ohio House Bill 29 (Law) Ohio Coalition for Menstrual Equity First Step Act - federal legislation on prison reform Connect with Kayelin Tiggs: Kayelin Tiggs on Instagram Kayelin Tiggs' Email Upcoming initiatives to watch: Amendments to federal policies on menstrual products in incarceration Advocacy for ingredient transparency in prison-provided menstrual products Expansion of legislation modeled after Ohio’s Law at national levels Final note: When we challenge stigma and policy gaps, we affirm our shared humanity. This law underscores that dignity should never be compromised, regardless of someone’s incarceration status. Let Kayelin’s inspiring journey motivate you to be an upstander in your community — because meaningful change begins with action. We manifest a positive, productive, and peaceful day and menstrual cycle journey ahead! Connect with Us: Receive our newsletters and tips by subscribing to our Substack For additional menstrual wellness content, subscribe to our YouTube, Instagram, Threads, or LinkedIn Yoga, Breathwork, and Mindfulness Resources: Pilates for Periods Ready to make your own content? Become a friend of Riverside.fm Visit our website for any additional resources and tools.