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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...
Everything you need to know about bacterial vaginosis!
Everything you need to know about bacterial vaginosis!
“Don’t you just love it when your vagina starts doing weird things?” said literally no one ever. As if periods weren’t enough, now we’ve got the itchies, the burnies, and... Read more...
What getting your first period really feels like - 4 women share their stories
What getting your first period really feels like - 4 women share their stories
Your period story matters. It matters because, in a world that profits off of our shame, when we speak out about how we experience something as natural as menstruation, we’re... Read more...
Is an IUD right for you? Types, benefits, risks & what to expect!
Is an IUD right for you? Types, benefits, risks & what to expect!
When it comes to birth control, there’s never been more choice. Pills, patches, vaginal rings, implants, injections and among these options is one of the most effective and long-lasting methods:... Read more...
5 menstrual cup myths that might be holding you cack!
5 menstrual cup myths that might be holding you cack!
There are so many myths about menstrual cups and menstruation. Does blood flow back into the womb when the cup is full? Can virgins use period cups? We’re here to... Read more...