Lunette blog, news about periods and menstrual cups

Chronic pain down there? You might have Vulvodynia

About a month or so ago, a woman I met at a new moon circle (a meditation circle) approached me and we started talking about menstrual cups (my fav...

What Are Postpartum Periods Like?

Were you prepared for your postpartum periods? Did you even learn about this in health class? We think it’s a subject everyone expecting or plannin...

Why Pride Isn’t Just About the Rainbows

All around the country, folks are dusting off their rainbow suspenders and stocking up on glitter - all to gather together for this month of celebr...

Messy, Delectable & Queer

“How do you feel about menstrual sex?” Caryn asked, taking a sip from a beer and holding her gaze intently. I feel my body get hot, my palms get s...

6 First-Period Stories You'll Most Likely Relate To

From soccer games to period stains, here are six first-period stories we thought you would get a chuckle from, because who doesn’t like to hear abo...

Can I Get Pregnant During My Period?

Ovulation is a topic most of us know about but don’t fully understand, which is why we’re here to set some facts straight. Whether or not you and y...

Watch out for 'generic' and 'cheap' menstrual cups

We’re seeing more and more cheap (like really cheap, like “too good to be true” cheap) menstrual cups being sold, especially on popular sites such ...

Bleeding for Freedom  – My First Period as a Non-binary Menstruator

I never thought that the image of a stained pair of ordinary underwear lying unceremoniously on my teenage room floor would have remained burned in...

Period product companies that monetise your shame

But in a new poll it showed that nearly half of women have experienced period shaming at some point. So, why is period shame still a thing? And wha...

Professional athletes and menstrual cycles: the reality as told by real athletes

Recently we looked at the link between different stages of your menstrual cycle and how this might affect exercise performance. In short? It certa...

Lunette CEO, Heli Kurjanen, spoke at UN general assembly

Our mission is to have honest and inspiring conversation about menstruation so that we can motivate period positivity- and change the world one con...

How often do I need to empty my menstrual cup?

One of the many joys of using period cups is the freedom it gives you to carry on with life without needing to find somewhere to change your pads o...