Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement is promoting a "Trans Period Pride" event focused on menstrual equity and transgender menstrual experiences, scheduled for June 2026 at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Branch [1, 2, 3].
The event’s promotional materials prominently feature pink tampons and blue menstrual pads. Organizers include MASS NOW, the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition, Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth (BAGLY), and the Mayor’s LGBTQ+ Office [1, 2, 3]. Attendees will be offered a catered dinner and free period underwear distribution [3].
Advocates supporting the event argue that menstruators include transgender men and non-binary people as well as cisgender women. They say menstrual equity efforts should be inclusive and address these diverse experiences [1, 2, 3].
The event has sparked backlash online and from conservative voices who say it erases traditional female definitions. Many commenters called it "progressivism gone too far" and questioned the event’s legitimacy. Online remarks included, "Is this a joke?" and "Yall have lost your minds" [1, 3]. Some commenters wrote in Chinese, "這是在開玩笑嗎？" (Is this a joke?) and "你們真是瘋了。" (You are crazy) [1].
The Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement focuses on creating policies and programs for Boston’s diverse LGBTQIA2S+ community [1, 2, 3]. Earlier this year, the office faced controversy over a $500 wellness benefit offered to LGBTQ migrants that was later scaled back after backlash. The local group OUTnewcomers returned the funding, citing disagreements with government expectations. Mayor Wu denied reports that city funds were spent on the program after it was advertised [1, 2, 3].
Fox News requested comment from Mayor Wu’s office but did not receive an immediate response [3].
The Trans Period Pride event will take place at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Branch in June 2026.
