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4 Women Get Real About their First Period
4 Women Get Real About their First Period
Your period story matters. It matters because, in a world that profits off of our shame, when we speak out about how we experience something as natural as menstruation, we’re... Read more...
5 Ways to Live a Healthier Life With Hypothyroidism
5 Ways to Live a Healthier Life With Hypothyroidism
Let’s be real here. Having a chronic illness like hypothyroidism is no fun. It’s something that you have to constantly think about and manage, making choices that are healthier or,... Read more...
6 Ways to Ease Period Cramps
6 Ways to Ease Period Cramps
Do you feel like you have ninjas kickboxing the inside of your uterus? It’s called menstrual cramps – and everyone with a uterus has or will experience them in their... Read more...
A Guide to IUDs
A Guide to IUDs
When it comes to birth control, there are more choices than ever in regard to planning when -- or if -- to start a family. Pills, vaginal rings, implants and... Read more...
Five myths about menstrual cups
Five myths about menstrual cups
There are so many myths about menstrual cups and menstruation. Does the blood flow back into the womb when the cup is full? Is it true that virgins can’t use... Read more...
Game on: Menstrual Cup vs. Tampons
Game on: Menstrual Cup vs. Tampons
Every feel you want to convert the world to menstrual cups but don’t have all the facts at your fingertips? We’ve made it super easy for you to fight for... Read more...
My Menstrual Cup Success Story by comedian Jess Beaulieu
My Menstrual Cup Success Story by comedian Jess Beaulieu
When I was a teenager my vagina was highly problematic. It was excessively moody. It was extremely mysterious. It was extraordinarily microscopic. It felt like there was a brick wall... Read more...
5 Essential Oils that Ease Period Pain
5 Essential Oils that Ease Period Pain
When it comes to healing my body, I have one rule: try natural remedies first. A few years ago, I didn’t feel this way. I would be the first one... Read more...
Why is My Period Heavy?
Why is My Period Heavy?
There are lots of reasons why could be experiencing a heavy menstrual flow; from hormonal imbalance to conditions like endometriosis. The good news is that when there are reasons for excessive... Read more...
Female Orgasms, Demystified
Female Orgasms, Demystified
Orgasm. The Big O. Coming. Climax. It really doesn’t matter what you call it, the process is all the same. When you get turned on during foreplay or while browsing... Read more...
Wearing Menstrual Cup After Pregnancy
Wearing Menstrual Cup After Pregnancy
With the addition of a new child to the family the thought of how you're going to handle your period should be one of the last things on your mind.... Read more...
5 Reasons to Drink Matcha on Your Period
5 Reasons to Drink Matcha on Your Period
Matcha has some major health benefits...which is why every wellness warrior you know wants matcha on tap in their kitchen. Here are 5 reasons that you (and everyone else with... Read more...