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PSA: Not all dads are scared of period talk!
PSA: Not all dads are scared of period talk!
Why are we so afraid to talk to our dads (or cis-gender father figures) about periods? The answer is simple: if they don’t get periods (physically) then they just can't... Read more...
How to talk about menstrual cups when someone just doesn't get it!
How to talk about menstrual cups when someone just doesn't get it!
By: Allison Waldbeser Ever since I started blogging for Lunette I catch myself *strongly* voicing my opinions about taboo topics such as menstruation, sex, and women’s health issues. I mean... Read more...
Our favorite FREE period tracker apps!
Our favorite FREE period tracker apps!
By: Allison Waldbeser Technology has made our lives easier, yet harder at the same time. I mean think about it – we have so much information available at our fingertips... Read more...
Heading to the beach? Don’t forget your period cup!
Heading to the beach? Don’t forget your period cup!
By: Allison Waldbeser Okay okay, summer is one of our favorite seasons at the Lunette HQ. We get to forget about the winter scarves and coats, and bring out the... Read more...
How a menstrual cup can help keep girls in school?
How a menstrual cup can help keep girls in school?
Can you imagine being discriminated against or even facing violence, simply because you’re on your period? It’s heartbreaking, but it’s still happening. In many parts of the world, menstruation is... Read more...
Zero-waste beauty tips from Lauren Singer
Zero-waste beauty tips from Lauren Singer
Lauren Singer has been living without trash for over three years. At the same time she also decided to make her own cosmetics. Sounds difficult? Well it's not! Let Lauren... Read more...
7 best yoga poses for menstrual pain relief
7 best yoga poses for menstrual pain relief
There are some people who rock their Lululemon’s and actually go to yoga. And there are other people who are sporting yoga pants and laying in savasana...in their bed while... Read more...
How to talk to your partner about period sex?
How to talk to your partner about period sex?
You’d think the most intimate thing about sex would be… the sex. But apparently not. It seems talking about sex and our sexual wants and needs is way more daunting.... Read more...
How to get rid of menstrual cup smell?
How to get rid of menstrual cup smell?
Let’s be real, many menstruators worry about odor during their period. And while a slight scent is totally natural, a strong or unusual smell might be worth checking with your... Read more...
Top 5 natural ways to deal with period cramps!
Top 5 natural ways to deal with period cramps!
If your first instinct is to reach for ibuprofen when period cramps strike, we’re here to lovingly say: there’s a better way. We get it - dysmenorrhea (aka period pain)... Read more...
Summer period survival guide!
Summer period survival guide!
The sun’s blazing, it’s +30°C outside and you’ve got cramps, bloating, and that oppressive “I just want to melt into my bed with 5 kilos of chocolate” feeling. Sound familiar?... Read more...
Yeast infection and periods - What you need to know?
Yeast infection and periods - What you need to know?
Candidiasis is a common ailment, which is likely to occur in everyone at least once in their lifetime. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans that... Read more...