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92% of Women Have Experienced a Jammed Period Care Dispenser. That's Not a User Problem. That's a Design Problem.
If 92% of people couldn't get the soap dispenser to work, it'd be replaced by Tuesday. If the paper towel dispenser jammed for nine out of ten employees, facilities would have a new unit on order before lunch. If the toilet paper holder failed at that rate, nobody would blame the person in the stall. They'd blame the hardware. So why does the period care dispenser get a pass? According to a Free the Tampons study, only 8% of women say that tampon and sanitary napkin dispenser

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Apr 134 min read


A Company Just Pulled $20,000 in Period Products From Their Restrooms. Here's Why.
Providing period care shouldn't be a $20,000 lesson. It should just be the right product in the right place from the start.

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Apr 92 min read


The Stall Standard: Issue 1
Four years ago, we asked a simple question: If every stall has toilet paper, why doesn't it have period products? That question changed everything. It became a new expectation. A standard you've seen take hold. So, UNICORN is starting something new: a monthly note from inside the stall. What's working, what's changing, and what's next. Welcome to The Stall Standard. LET'S START WITH THE OBVIOUS... If there were no toilet paper in the stall, people would lose their minds.

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Apr 92 min read


The Impact Collective: Issue 2
2 Truckloads. 2 Weeks. 2.5 Million Period Products to Schools. Scaling period product distribution can be especially challenging for nonprofits and schools, particularly those serving multiple sites or rural communities. Limited storage space, transportation costs, and the need for staff or volunteers to deliver products can make it difficult to reach the schools and communities that need the m most. In partnership with MA-based Free. Ministry , an Alliance for Period Suppl

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Apr 12 min read


The Impact Collective: Issue 1
UNICORN: Built for Dignity. Designed for Distribution. Did you know? In addition to our simple in-stall dispenser solution, UNICORN offers bulk pads and tampons designed specifically for large-scale distribution. High-quality products. No unnecessary packaging. Just reliable, consistent supply designed to support the real work happening every day in communities and schools. And, we’ve made it simple to access; no nonprofit status required. Hi 👋 I'm Ellen. My background

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Feb 261 min read
HOT TAKE: Imagine If Toilet Paper Was Only Available in the Common Area
Here’s a simple way to think about workplace period care: If toilet paper was only available in a basket by the sink or in a dispenser in the common area, people would lose their minds. They wouldn’t call it an “amenity.” They wouldn’t call it a “perk.” They’d call it what it is: ABSURD. A basic restroom essential that belongs inside the stall. So why do so many workplaces still treat pads and tampons differently? Most setups fall into one of two common patterns: a basket on

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Feb 171 min read
Is It Expensive to Provide Free Pads & Tampons at Work? (2026 Reality Check)
As more companies focus on workplace experience and making offices worth the commute, period care is increasingly part of the modern standard. But the first question most teams ask is simple: Is this going to be expensive? Here’s the realistic answer. Providing free pads and tampons is far more affordable than people assume, especially when it’s implemented as a consistent program (not a basket that turns into a mess or a dispenser that’s hard to maintain). When done thoughtf

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Feb 171 min read
What Is an In-Stall Period Care System? (And Why It’s Replacing Common-Area Dispensers)
An in-stall period care system is a method of providing menstrual products directly inside each restroom stall using wall-mounted dispensers.This approach ensures products are available at the moment they are needed, rather than relying on shared or external dispensers. Systems like UNICORN are designed specifically for in-stall deployment, making it easy to standardize period care across every stall without adding operational burden. As more companies upgrade workplace ameni

Unicorn
Feb 172 min read
The Best Way to Provide Pads & Tampons at your Workplace (2026 Guide)
As companies continue to navigate hybrid work and rising expectations for workplace experience, one core question has emerged: How do we make the office a place people want to come to, and stay in, every day? Part of the answer is increasingly simple but impactful: Meet basic human needs consistently and thoughtfully. In 2026, providing pads and tampons at work is no longer seen as a “perk.” It’s part of making the office feel functional, modern, supportive, and worth the com

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Feb 173 min read


UNICORN Recognized for Shaping the Future of Work
We’re thrilled to share that UNICORN has been named a finalist in Work Design Magazine’s 2025 Next Work Environment Competition . This prestigious recognition celebrates organizations redefining the workplace through innovation, design, and a focus on people. For us, it reinforces something we’ve believed from day one: in-stall period care is a cornerstone of the future workplace . It’s not just about hygiene or convenience — it’s about building spaces that reflect the real n

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Sep 30, 20253 min read


The Missing PPE: Women in Construction Need Period Products on Every Worksite with UNICORN
Women in construction deserve the same workplace essentials as everyone else. Yet on too many jobsites, access to period products is missing. UNICORN is closing that gap with sleek, easy-to-install dispensers and organic, sustainable products that belong in every stall. Just like hard hats and steel-toe boots, period care is part of the missing PPE — and it’s time worksites caught up.

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Sep 30, 20252 min read


Opal Luxury Resort: A Hidden Problem with Period Care
Unexpected Challenges During Vacation 💬 Someone recently shared this story with us about the Opal luxury resort experience. 🧳 She got her period on the first day of vacation. Unfortunately, there were no products in the bathroom. The gift shop also had nothing available. So she went to the front desk. After about 10 minutes, she received a doggie bag full of cardboard tampons. Her words? “It felt like a secret drug deal… for a tampon.” The Overlooked Reality of Period Car

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May 5, 20252 min read


🌟 Partner Spotlight: How
Transforming Restroom Experiences at Coty At Coty , privacy, accessibility, and aesthetics are vital. These elements align perfectly with their mission as a global beauty leader. When they noticed that a simple basket on the counter didn't meet their standards, it was time for a change. The basket left associates scrambling for essentials in view of others, which compromised both privacy and functionality. That's when they turned to UNICORN for a modern period care solution.

Unicorn
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Journey of Entrepreneurship: From Big Ideas to JPMorgan Chase Partnership
✨ Behind the Scenes at UNICORN ✨ 🌟 At UNICORN, our small but mighty team is powered by passion and a clear purpose. This National Entrepreneurs’ Day, we’re giving you a glimpse of the moments that have shaped our story. 💡 From our initial brainstorms to the moment we installed our very first dispenser at JP Morgan Chase, every step has been about creating something meaningful—pushing boundaries, making an impact, and setting new standards in period care. 📸 Swipe through fo

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


How Period Care in Every Stall Supports Workplace Wellness
📊 Powerful Data, Meaningful Impact 🗳️ Over the past year, women have shared their voices through our in-stall surveys, and the results...

Unicorn
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Partnering for Period Equity: Bringing Products to College Students with Swipe Out Hunger
🌟 Partner Spotlight: Swipe Out Hunger x UNICORN 🌟 For millions of college students, food insecurity is a daily reality. But what...

Unicorn
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Period Care for Facility Managers: Simple Installs, Seamless Refills, No Extra Headaches
#FacilityManagers: You do it all. 🏢💡 You keep buildings running, solve problems before they happen, and handle every detail—big and small. 👀 We see you. 👀 ✨ So when it comes to period care, we’ve got your back. 💪 ✔️ Quick & easy install – No complicated setups, no wasted time. ✔️ Effortless refills – No piece-by-piece refilling, no hassle. ✔️ Better products – Organic, high-quality, and made for real users. ✔️ Sleek, Modern, & Discreet - Designed to seamlessly integrate

Unicorn
Apr 29, 20251 min read


Period Product Access in Action: 48,000 Tampons Packed at The Wonderfund’s Period Party
✨ This is our why. ✨ 🫂 Last week, we joined an incredible group of changemakers at The Wonderfund 's 3rd Annual Period Party — and it...

Unicorn
Apr 29, 20251 min read


7 Years of UNICORN: From Tampon Races to Jamie Dimon, and a Workplace Period Care Revolution
🎉 We’re turning 7! 🎉 🤯 From running races dressed as a tampon, to asking Jamie Dimon if he carries toilet paper with him, and distributing over 2 million period products — it’s been a wild, beautiful ride revolutionizing workplace period care. 🦄 UNICORN was built on bold pivots, big dreams, and an even bigger mission. And what makes it all worth it? The moments in between. The laughs, the late nights, the team who shows up with grit and heart every single time. 💌 We as

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Apr 29, 20251 min read


Period Care, Refined: Seamless Dispensers for Modern Spaces
✨ It looks like it’s always been there. That’s by design. ✨ 🏢 UNICORN period care dispensers are made to integrate seamlessly into modern spaces—elevating care without disrupting design. No clunky machines. No eyesores. 🚫 Because period care shouldn’t have to stand out to be effective—it should just work. Here’s what you don’t see in this photo: 🇺🇸 Pads and dispensers made in the U.S. 🇪🇺 Tampons made in Europe 📦 A supply chain you can count on 🌱 Organic cotton, bi

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Apr 29, 20251 min read
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