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03 Jun

Cloth Sanitary Pads vs Disposables

You've heard the debates over which type makes the better sanitary pad. Each side has its pros and cons, so let's dive right in and examine, point for point, how these two opponents measure up. Hygiene Which type keeps you clean and hygienic? Cloth – Cloth pads need to be properly washed to prevent any build up of bacteria. However, they're often more breathable than disposables, making them...

You've heard the debates over which type makes the better sanitary pad. Each side has its pros and cons, so let's dive ri...

29 May

Sleeping On Your Period

For many women and girls, sleeping can be one of the most troublesome parts of having a period. For some, it's primarily an issue of comfort. For others, it's a problem of preventing leaks. Having a period brings enough concerns as it is – sleeping shouldn't be one of them. Follow these simple steps to make sure you can sleep long and well, even on your period. 1. Preventing Leaks We all...

For many women and girls, sleeping can be one of the most troublesome parts of having a period. For some, it's primaril...

25 May

The Best Foods To Eat When You're On Your Period

How to get more of the nutrients your body needs during your cycle. You've probably discovered, through trial and error, some of the foods that don't agree with you during that time of the month. But there are also foods that can help make your period a little bit better. It's important to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle throughout the month to make your periods as pain- and stress-fre...

How to get more of the nutrients your body needs during your cycle. You've probably discovered, through trial and error...

22 May

The Condensed Cinematic History of Periods in Movies

The strange taboo surrounding menstruation isn't just seen in our daily lives. It's reflected in our culture, from TV shows to children's novels, and even in song lyrics. But if there's one part of popular culture that seems to hold the patent on periods, it's film. Movies reflect our real lives, and offer valuable insight into each generation's views on certain topics. For this article, we'l...

The strange taboo surrounding menstruation isn't just seen in our daily lives. It's reflected in our culture, from TV show...

16 May

How To Get Period Stains Out of Jeans & Clothes

No matter how careful you are, if you're a woman you'll probably have to clean a period blood out of your clothes at some point. The best way to prevent staining is to remove the garment right away and rinse it with cold water. Scrub the area with soap, washing it away with lukewarm water. Never use hot water on a blood stain, as heat will cause the stain to set. If you catch it early enough th...

No matter how careful you are, if you're a woman you'll probably have to clean a period blood out of your clothes at some ...

13 May

Irregular Periods, Getting Pregnant, & Infertility: Linked?

The link between a woman's menstrual cycle and her fertility has been long been assumed, but only recently examined. There's still much we don't know about how the two affect one another, but our knowledge has vastly increased over the last few decades. Much medical research has been done regarding women's menstruation and fertility, and as it turns out, the two are sometimes linked. Period...

The link between a woman's menstrual cycle and her fertility has been long been assumed, but only recently examined. There...

09 May

Period Pain & Perception: When a Woman's Pain is Ignored

Something that's been making headlines more often in recent months is the topic of women and how their pain is perceived. It's no secret that women's pain is routinely downgraded or dismissed by both male and female health care professionals, despite the fact that women wait longer to report pain. So where did this belief that women exaggerate their pain come from? Well, whatever way you look a...

Something that's been making headlines more often in recent months is the topic of women and how their pain is perceived. ...

06 May

How Often Should I Change My Pad?

With the rise of free bleed period panties, I get this question all the time - Is it safe to sit in my blood all day? Most women know they need to change their tampons at least every 4 hours to lower their risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). But did you know it's also important to change your sanitary pads regularly? While TSS is not a risk when using sanitary pads, the development of bacteria ...

With the rise of free bleed period panties, I get this question all the time - Is it safe to sit in my blood all day? Most...

02 May

How To Use A Menstrual Cup

In recent years, menstrual cups have become an increasingly popular alternative to tampons. They're more environmentally friendly than disposable products and can save users hundreds of dollars. However, as most users will attest, there's a bit of a learning curve that can discourage women and girls from making the switch. So what do you need to know to use a menstrual cup? How to Choose a M...

In recent years, menstrual cups have become an increasingly popular alternative to tampons. They're more environmentally f...

28 Apr

How To Put On A Pad

Did you know most people are wearing a sanitary pad all wrong? 95% of women underwear are not made to accommodate the proper wear of a maxi-pad. If you are the proud owner of our Ruby Love period underwear, then there is nothing you need to learn because they automatically secure your pad properly, and absorb leaks so you do not stain your clothes. For others who do not own Ruby Love period un...

Did you know most people are wearing a sanitary pad all wrong? 95% of women underwear are not made to accommodate the pro...

26 Apr

Menarche Celebration: What They Are & Why We Should Adopt Them

In recent years, the idea of celebrating menarche, or a girl's first period, is gaining a bit of attention. While this isn't new within the scope of human history (a number of indigenous groups traditionally perform ceremonies to mark the event), the idea has never really been a part of mainstream Western culture. So why are some people trying to introduce it? Some mothers want their daughters...

In recent years, the idea of celebrating menarche, or a girl's first period, is gaining a bit of attention. While this is...

24 Apr

Traveling On Your Period

What Do I Need to Know About Travelling While on My Period? With summertime fast approaching, many people see family vacations on the horizon. But even the most anticipated summer fun can be marred by an inconvenient menstrual cycle. When dates are set, women open their calendars with trepidation, counting the days to see whether they'll be enjoying time in the sun, or sitting alone in a hote...

What Do I Need to Know About Travelling While on My Period? With summertime fast approaching, many people see family vac...

19 Apr

How To Stop Your Period

What You Need To Know About Changing Your Menstrual Cycle For 99% of human history, periods have been a fact of life for women. Pregnancy offered a brief respite, but only in exchange for other discomforts. In the past, only menopause would free women from “the curse,” and even that wasn't something to look forward to. Only in the past 75 years has it been possible for women to stop having ...

What You Need To Know About Changing Your Menstrual Cycle For 99% of human history, periods have been a fact of life for...

16 Apr

Menstrual Pain 101: What it is, why we have it, and how to keep it from running your life

For thousands of years, women of the Western world placed the blame for menstrual pain on the shoulders of Eve, the Biblical first woman who brought a curse on the heads of all women for eating the forbidden fruit. Doctors and biologists know a lot more about the physical causes of “woman problems” these days, and can offer some relief from the associated pain. If you're curious about what me...

For thousands of years, women of the Western world placed the blame for menstrual pain on the shoulders of Eve, the Biblic...

09 Apr

What to Do When Your Special Needs Daughter Gets Her Period

"My daughter has down syndrome, these swimwear bottoms are a lifesaver" When puberty hits people with special needs, these are specially made period panties and period swimsuits that can make it much easier-- and they're cute! A Mother's Plea "I have a 14 year old daughter that has autism and just got her period last week. She is non-verbal and she loves to swim. No way can she ever use an ...

"My daughter has down syndrome, these swimwear bottoms are a lifesaver" When puberty hits people with special needs, the...

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