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Period Power: Homelessness and Periods In The UK
Period Power: Homelessness and Periods In The UK
In a recent report by Shelter they estimated there were over 300,000 homeless people in Britain, that’s 1 in every 200 people living on the streets or in inadequate accommodation.... Read more...
Period Power: Periods in the Workplace
Period Power: Periods in the Workplace
Recently we’ve been shedding some light on why periods are powerful in society, not just in developing countries but right on our front door step too. From #PeriodPoverty, to girls... Read more...
periods in prison
Period Power: Periods and prisons in the UK
Recently we’ve been shedding some light on why periods are powerful in society, not just in developing countries but right on our front door step too. From #PeriodPoverty, to girls... Read more...
Period Power: What you can do to support the movement
Period Power: What you can do to support the movement
Lunette’s mission this year is all about #PeriodPower! For the past few weeks we’ve been talking a lot about why periods are powerful, how we can start to break the... Read more...
Period Power: How to talk about periods and break the taboo
Period Power: How to talk about periods and break the taboo
The year of #PeriodPower is here! Recently we talked about what Period Power means and why this topic is SO important...now more than ever! So, great. Let’s spread the word... Read more...
It’s time to talk Period Power.
It’s time to talk Period Power.
You might have noticed, depending on your social media bubble, that all things period talk, menstrual cup movements and all around #PeriodPositive momentums are on the rise. From the fight... Read more...
period shame marketing, monetising shame, period product companies, Lunette
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 what role... Read more...
Professional athletes and menstrual cycles: the reality as told by real athletes
Professional athletes and menstrual cycles: the reality as told by real athletes
In fact, around this time in your menstrual cycle your body is geared up for the more high intensity training! According to a Swedish study, you can actually gain more... Read more...
The full guide of getting the most out of exercise throughout your menstrual cycle
The full guide of getting the most out of exercise throughout your menstrual cycle
When it comes to your menstrual cycle we often spend a lot of time talking about periods (well we enjoy talking about it anyway) but your cycle, and the hormonal... Read more...
How often do I need to empty my menstrual cup?
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 or... Read more...
Period ads are out, REAL MENSTRUATING HUMANS are in
Period ads are out, REAL MENSTRUATING HUMANS are in
Tired of seeing those period commercials that show us how absorbent their tampons or pads are from a blue liquid representing our period blood? (they’re SO OFF if they think... Read more...
Conquer your music festival period fears
Conquer your music festival period fears
Worrying about dealing with your period at a music festival? You’re not alone. If you have been looking forward to a Summer of camping, dancing and belting out the songs... Read more...