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26 Jul

Periods After Pregnancy: What to Expect

“What to expect when you’re expecting.” You’ll find tons of books and articles on this topic to help mothers prepare for pregnancy, but what about after pregnancy? It’s almost as if you’re left hanging after you give birth, but we’ve got you covered! Something that tons of new mothers want to know after pregnancy is what to expect from their period and luckily for you, we have the answer! Whe...

“What to expect when you’re expecting.” You’ll find tons of books and articles on this topic to help mothers prepare for p...

03 Jul

Are Organic Period Products Better?

When it comes to the war on inorganic products, you’ll find that the fight is highly centered on food. Millions and millions of people head to their local grocery store weekly on the hunt for the best organic food. While this fight is highly focused on produce, many people believe it should travel to another category - feminine hygiene. Food seems like such an important thing because it enters ...

When it comes to the war on inorganic products, you’ll find that the fight is highly centered on food. Millions and millio...

12 Jun

Does Weather Affect Your Period?

Beautiful weather we're having, right? As we thrive in the warmer months, you might notice a few changes. In addition to noticing the environmental changes like longer days and warmer nights, have you noticed any physical changes? Your skin might be darker from sunbathing or maybe you're more in shape from being able to exercise outdoors. While these are all changes you might experience, you mi...

Beautiful weather we're having, right? As we thrive in the warmer months, you might notice a few changes. In addition to n...

01 May

How to Sleep Better on Your Period

There are probably a few things that you dread while on your period like cramping, bloating, and cravings. You might be even luckier to experience diarrhea or sensitivity to pain. This list might just add to your growing awareness of your wardrobe because who has time for leaks? As if this wasn’t enough, many of us can probably attest to the discomfort that you might feel while sleeping. Not on...

There are probably a few things that you dread while on your period like cramping, bloating, and cravings. You might be ev...

24 Apr

8 Weird Period Symptoms That Aren't Cramps

OUCH! It’s that time of the month again. While you’re not looking forward to bleeding for the next few days, you’re definitely dreading those cramps that are soon to come! Cramps might be one of the most common period symptoms amongst menstruating women, but after reading this article, you might consider yourself lucky! There are a few weird and not-so-weird symptoms that are often associated w...

OUCH! It’s that time of the month again. While you’re not looking forward to bleeding for the next few days, you’re defini...

17 Apr

Do Tampons Expire?

Uh oh! Your period came a few days early, and you forgot to buy tampons during your last shopping trip. You scramble through your house looking for one, and finally, you discover one in your purse. After breathing a sigh of relief, you’re quick to run to the bathroom. STOP! While that tampon may look safe to use, there’s a chance it’s not! Before you even think about inserting your tampon, ask ...

Uh oh! Your period came a few days early, and you forgot to buy tampons during your last shopping trip. You scramble throu...

10 Apr

Your Period After Pregnancy: What to Expect

That time of the month is approaching… or is it?! Whether you’re a soon-to-be mother or you’ve already been introduced to your new bundle of joy, you’ve probably been basking in your period-free months. While you were familiar with your menstrual cycle pre-pregnancy, are you prepared for your postpartum menstrual cycle? Thousands of women don’t know what to expect after giving birth, but as alw...

That time of the month is approaching… or is it?! Whether you’re a soon-to-be mother or you’ve already been introduced to ...

03 Apr

Do You Get Pimples Before Your Period?

You wake up to the sun shining, and you can already tell it’s going to be a good day! After lazing around in bed for a few minutes, you get up ready to start your morning routine. When you walk in front of the mirror, your day instantly goes from good to bad! There’s not one or two but a cluster of three pimples forming on your chin and you’re immediately reminded of your impending period! Do y...

You wake up to the sun shining, and you can already tell it’s going to be a good day! After lazing around in bed for a few...

27 Mar

Spotting Between Periods: 5 Reasons It Happens

You take a trip to the bathroom. While you’re handling your business, you notice blood on your underwear. In a bout of confusion, you open up your period tracker and find out that you’re not set for a visit from Aunt Flo for at least another 10 days. What the heck is going on? If it’s not time for your period, this means that you’re spotting. Although spotting can be harmless, it can also be ...

You take a trip to the bathroom. While you’re handling your business, you notice blood on your underwear. In a bout of con...

22 Mar

Is It Ok to Do Sports When You're Having Your Period?

Who runs the world? GIRLS! When you hit puberty, it seems like there are a ton of things that start happening to your body. Hair begins to grow in unfamiliar places, your body begins to develop, and you start your period. For teenagers, this can be an extremely overwhelming time. If you were running and ruling the soccer field or the basketball court, you might start to wonder how your period...

Who runs the world? GIRLS! When you hit puberty, it seems like there are a ton of things that start happening to your body...

13 Mar

8 Ridiculous Menstrual Myths, Busted

Is it that time of the month again?! Every month, millions of women are dealing with their periods. From the time you’re young to the age when you enter menopause, there are tons of stories you’d probably heard about menstrual cycles. Some might be true, but many of them are false! With all the ridiculous menstrual myths you’ve probably heard, we’re busting them today. You can pass out from b...

Is it that time of the month again?! Every month, millions of women are dealing with their periods. From the time you’re y...

06 Mar

Are Menstrual Cups Better Than Tampons?

It’s that time of the month again! If you’re a woman, every month you are forced to deal with your period. Long ago, women were forced to use cloth, but the newer tools have tried to make life as easy as possible for us. While pads are always an option, you might want something a bit more sophisticated. Between menstrual cups and tampons, which one is better? Let's explore! How Do Menstrual...

It’s that time of the month again! If you’re a woman, every month you are forced to deal with your period. Long ago, women...

27 Feb

3 Key Conversations to Have With Your Daughter About Her Period

Becoming a woman is a beautiful, wonderful, and potentially incredibly confusing time for a young girl. But you can make the experience positive and helpful by being there for her and having these crucial talks. Talk to Your Daughter About What’s Going on Remember how it felt when you were your daughter's age. Come to the table with facts, anecdotes, and a positive attitude. When you were h...

Becoming a woman is a beautiful, wonderful, and potentially incredibly confusing time for a young girl. But you can make t...

20 Feb

The Best Practices to Prepare for My Daughter's First Period

Your daughter is at that age when you feel like it is time for that period talk. Most girls start their periods around 11-12, but some start as early as 8 and as late as 16, so many experts recommend talking to your daughter early, and through a series of conversations, opposed to just one talk. Here are some tips for preparing your daughter for her first period: Be Honest Don’t sugarcoat...

Your daughter is at that age when you feel like it is time for that period talk. Most girls start their periods around 11-...

13 Feb

How Do You Know Your Period Is Coming

PMS is just one of those facts of life that women just have to endure. Around a week before your period, most women experience an array of premenstrual symptoms; and unfortunately, these symptoms are not very pleasant, but they do provide you with a warning to get your dark pants or leak-free products in order. Here are six signs that your period is just around the corner. Cramps Due to your ut...

PMS is just one of those facts of life that women just have to endure. Around a week before your period, most women experi...

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