Cancellation of USDA Grant for Feminine Hygiene Study

The Department of Agriculture cancelled a grant to study natural feminine hygiene products after misinformation claimed it was about menstrual cycles in transgender men. The project actually aimed to develop safer products for all biological women.

Department of Agriculture Cancels Grant for Recognizing Menstrual Cycles in Transgender Men

The Department of Agriculture cancelled a grant recognizing menstrual cycles in transgender men, worth $600,000, awarded to Southern University Agricultural & Mechanical College in Louisiana. The grant aimed to address concerns and issues surrounding menstruation, including health risks of synthetic feminine hygiene products and education for young women and girls.

Controversy over USDA Grant for Study of Menstrual Cycles in Transgender Men

The U.S. Department of Agriculture canceled a $600,000 grant for the study of menstrual cycles in transgender men, sparking controversy and backlash from conservative groups.