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Gender and Period Care Products
Gender and Period Care Products
The feminine-only language approach to having a period is not only irrelevant but can also lead to a plethora of issues that affect self-esteem, cause body dysmorphia, and contribute to... Read more...
A period cup surrounded by suitable cleaning products including Lunette cup wipes.
Six Ways To Remove Menstrual Cup Smell
Menstruators can get quite hung up about smelling during their periods. It’s perfectly natural for there to be some slight odor but if you’re concerned about a strong smell do... Read more...
How to Ease Menstrual Cramps with Diet
How to Ease Menstrual Cramps with Diet
Menstrual cramps are uncomfortable but, in general, a harmless side effect of menstruation. Some people suffer from bad stomach and back pain, headaches and diarrhea while some don’t even notice... Read more...
10 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Lunette Cup
10 Reasons Why You Should Switch To Lunette Cup
If you’ve been debating on whether or not to hop on the menstrual cup bandwagon, then keep reading! Lunette Cup will change your life – LITERALLY! We’re talking no more having to worry about changing your... Read more...
How To Clean Your Lunette Menstrual Cup
How To Clean Your Lunette Menstrual Cup
Hey, hi, hello! If you’re reading this, you most likely just purchased your first menstrual cup, or you’re at least thinking about it, right? One of your main concerns might be,... Read more...
Menstrual cups and toxic shock syndrome: what you need to know
Menstrual cups and toxic shock syndrome: what you need to know
The short version: Menstrual cups are safe to use. As with any period care product, it is absolutely necessary to keep it clean, don’t leave it in too long and to use... Read more...
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... Read more...
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 (basically a meditation circle) approached me and we started talking about menstrual cups (my favorite... Read more...
How Do Periods Affect Athletes In Competitive Sports?
How Do Periods Affect Athletes In Competitive Sports?
If you’re an athlete with a uterus, having a period isn’t going to stop you from training or being an athlete, right? But participating in competitive sports PLUS having a... Read more...
Photograph of two friends chatting. Each has a menstrual cup in their hands.
Plastic-free periods and tips for plastic-free living
Whatever the reason, trash-free periods are possible and SO much better for everyone, including the planet. Not only are there menstrual cups, but we’re also giving kudos to those who... Read more...
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... Read more...
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.... Read more...