Mid-pandemic, amazing things were happening. It suddenly became so much easier to be an activist. Movements like Me Too and Black Lives Matter thrived during COVID, in part thanks to the availability of social media, and since many of us were isolated at home, we had extra time. Time spent, largely, on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.
But the digital world can be daunting. And like real life, women often experience sexism and misogyny on these platforms. Despite these challenges, social media can be a powerful tool in the fight against period poverty, shame, and taboo.