Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration is facing a fresh round of criticism after the city’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement promoted a “Trans Period Pride” event focused on menstrual equity and transgender experiences with menstruation.
The event, scheduled for June at the Boston Public Library’s Copley Branch, is being billed as a “consciousness-raising discussion on menstrual equity and the experiences of trans menstruators.”
A social media post promoting the gathering featured a pink tampon and blue menstrual pad alongside an invitation from advocacy groups MASS NOW and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition.
“Join MASS NOW and the MA Trans Political Coalition for a consciousness-raising discussion on menstrual equity and the experiences of trans menstruators,” the post read.
According to organizers, attendees will receive a catered dinner and free period underwear.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s “office of lgbtq advancement” is holding a “trans period pride” event to discuss menstrual equity & the experiences of transgender menstruators
The office received nearly $1 million in taxpayer funding this year
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The event is supported by several organizations, including the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement, the Boston Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth, MASS NOW and the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition.
The city’s LGBTQ+ office says its mission is to develop policies, programming and resources for Boston’s LGBTQIA2S+ community.
But the event quickly drew attention online, where critics questioned both the concept and the city’s involvement.
“This cannot be real……,” one Instagram user wrote.
“Is this a joke?” another asked.
A third commenter added, “Yall have lost your minds.”
The controversy comes as Wu’s administration continues to face scrutiny from critics over city-backed LGBTQ initiatives.
More over at The New York Post:
Michelle Wu's office facing backlash for promoting 'Trans Period Pride' event for 'trans menstruators' https://t.co/B2OjkQPadR pic.twitter.com/HjNCE908X1
— New York Post (@nypost) May 28, 2026
