Stories

about periods, vaginas & 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 (a meditation circle) approached me and we started talking about menstrual cups (my favorite topic!),... 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...
Plastic-Free Periods and Tips For Plastic-Free Living
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...
Messy, Delectable & Queer
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...
Vulva In The Colors Of The Rainbow
Vulva In The Colors Of The Rainbow
Although June is the start of summer for many of us, it is also Pride month! Pride events are celebrated all over the world, and Lunette is excited to attend... Read more...
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. 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...
Watch out for 'generic' and 'cheap' menstrual 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...
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 have remained burned in my memory for almost a... Read more...
Period Power: Education and Periods In The UK
Period Power: Education and Periods In The UK
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...