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Why is my menstrual cup leaking? 9 common causes and easy fixes
Why is my menstrual cup leaking? 9 common causes and easy fixes
If you’re dealing with surprise stains and emergency bathroom runs, don’t lose hope. Leaks are common, especially when you’re new to cups, and they’re usually fixable with a few smart... Mehr lesen …
Ingredient transparency: What makes Lunette’s cup cleanser so gentle?
Ingredient transparency: What makes Lunette’s cup cleanser so gentle?
Are you the kind of person who flips every label and googles every ingredient? We love that for you. Curiosity is power, especially when it comes to what touches your... Mehr lesen …
What’s the difference between periods and spotting?
What’s the difference between periods and spotting?
You head to the bathroom to pee and you see it...a red or brown spot right on your favorite underwear. You wonder to yourself ... isn’t my period not due... Mehr lesen …
How to clean your Lunette Period Cup?
How to clean your Lunette Period Cup?
Just bought your first Lunette cup or thinking about it? One of the most common questions is: “How do I clean it? Is it safe to reuse?” Absolutely! With proper... Mehr lesen …
5 tips for binding on your period
5 tips for binding on your period
Like many menstruators, my boobs swell up and get super sore in the days leading up to my period. Though this may seem like just an unpleasant symptom of PMS... Mehr lesen …
Chronic pain down there? You might have vulvodynia!
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 favorite topic!),... Mehr lesen …
Plastic-free periods and tips for plastic-free living
Plastic-free periods and tips for plastic-free living
What made you switch to a period cup? Was it the convenience (same here), the cost savings, or the health and environmental benefits? Whatever your reason, trash-free periods are possible... Mehr lesen …
What are postpartum periods like?
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 planning to have a baby should... Mehr lesen …
Why pride isn’t just about the rainbows?
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 celebration for the queer community.... Mehr lesen …
Oona Kivelä – A multiple world champion of pole dancing
Oona Kivelä – A multiple world champion of pole dancing
We interviewed world champion pole dancer, Oona Kivelä, on her thoughts about periods in society and how to break the menstrual taboo. Mehr lesen …
6 first-period stories you'll most likely relate to!
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 about other people's period stories? Mehr lesen …
Period Power: periods and prisons in Australia
Period Power: periods and prisons in Australia
Globally there are over 700,000 women in prisons at this moment, with some of the highest numbers in the US, China and Russia. Regardless of why they are there or what... Mehr lesen …