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Period sex
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 sweaty,... Read more...
Do you do THIS with your menstrual cup? QUIZ!!!!
Do you do THIS with your menstrual cup? QUIZ!!!!
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Oona Kivelä – A Multiple World Champion of Pole Dancing
Oona Kivelä – A Multiple World Champion of Pole Dancing
Oona, you have won the World Champion title of pole dancing several times! We are SO happy and proud you chose Lunette to partner with! What are some things you... Read more...
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? Read more...
My First Period Story: How My Relationship With My Body Changed My Life
My First Period Story: How My Relationship With My Body Changed My Life
I began my menstrual journey at age 15 with a belted pad and knowledge that a week each month my body would betray me. I was lost where periods were... Read more...
Can I Get Pregnant During My Period?
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 your partner... Read more...
Sunbathing woman with speech bubble illustrating light and heavy flow period cups.
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 as Amazon, and you know... Read more...
Photograph of Dr Sherry Ross MD holding her book She-ology
Everything you’ve ever wanted to ask your OB/GYN
We had the pleasure of chatting with our dream OB/GYN, Dr. Sherry! She’s an award-winning OB/GYN, entrepreneur, women’s health expert and author of the book, she-ology: The Definitive Guide to... Read more...
Bleeding for Freedom
 – My First Period as a Non-binary Menstruator
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 remained burned in my memory for almost a decade.... Read more...
Period Power: Education and Periods In The U.S.
Period Power: Education and Periods In The U.S.
When did you get your first period? Teens with a uterus usually start their first period around the ages of 10-15. Although some young menstruators will be educated on what... Read more...
Illustration of a woman falling backwards into bed, with books and plants falling too.
What Is Endometriosis?
Every month, humans all over the world experience different symptoms during their menstrual cycle. From abdominal and lower back pain, to headaches, bloating, and breakouts, it’s safe to say having... Read more...
Period Power: Homelessness and Periods In The US
Period Power: Homelessness and Periods In The US
According to the 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress of the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, it was estimated that 39 percent (215,709 people) were women experiencing homelessness. A... Read more...