Boston mayor's office facing backlash for promoting ‘Trans Period Pride’ event for ‘trans menstruators'
The Boston mayor's office is facing backlash for promoting a 'Trans Period Pride' event at a public library, which features a discussion on transgender experiences with menstruation. The event is supported by the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Advancement and other organizations, and will include a catered dinner and free period underwear for attendees. The event has sparked surprise and criticism from many users on social media, with some questioning the use of city funds to support such an event.
- ▪The 'Trans Period Pride' event will be held in June at the Boston Public Library's Copley Branch.
- ▪The event is supported by the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Advancement, the Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth, and other organizations.
- ▪The event will feature a 'consciousness-raising discussion' on menstrual equity and transgender experiences with menstruation.
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Media Boston mayor's office facing backlash for promoting ‘Trans Period Pride’ event for ‘trans menstruators' Event features a 'consciousness-raising discussion' on transgender experiences with menstruation at a public library By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published May 28, 2026 3:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video 'The Five': Boston mayor’s illegal felon fiesta is firing up the wokesters ‘The Five’ co-hosts critique Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for blasting President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement.
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