The movement is universal. The artworks are protected.

Menstrala is a cultural movement created by Vanessa Tiegs. The word Menstrala is free to use, but the artworks, images, writings, and photographs remain fully protected under copyright law.

This page outlines what is permitted, what requires permission, and how to request licensing for any use of the Menstrala oeuvre.

What You May Do Without Permission

These uses are always allowed:

• Use the word “Menstrala” in conversation, writing, teaching, or cultural discourse
• Discuss the movement in academic, artistic, or personal contexts
• Reference Menstrala conceptually without using any images or artworks

The word is universal. The works are not.

What Requires Written Permission

The following uses require explicit written authorization from Vanessa Tiegs:

• Reproducing Menstrala artworks in print or digital form
• Publishing Menstrala photographs in books, articles, or online platforms
• Exhibiting Menstrala works in galleries, museums, or events
• Using Menstrala images in academic work including theses, dissertations, or presentations
• Commercial use of any kind
• Editorial use in magazines, blogs, or media outlets

If an image, artwork, or written piece from the Menstrala oeuvre is involved, permission is required.

AI‑Generated Derivatives

AI use is strictly prohibited. This includes:

• style‑transfer
• contentstyle‑transfer outputs
• reinterpretations
• derivative images
• training datasets
• any AI‑assisted transformation of Menstrala materials

AI cannot be used with Menstrala content.

Prohibited Uses

The following uses are not permitted under any circumstances:

• Using Menstrala images without permission
• Posting Menstrala artworks on social media without written approval
• Using the Menstrala name to brand your own art, workshops, courses, or products
• Creating merchandise using Menstrala imagery
• Training AI models on Menstrala artworks or photographs

These restrictions protect the integrity of the oeuvre.

To request permission for any use of Menstrala artworks, images, or writings, please complete the:

Menstrala Licensing Request Form

All requests are reviewed individually.