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Ruby Love: The Future of Leak-Proof Period Apparel

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09 May

How To Have A Period-Friendly Household

Chances are even if your daughter hasn't gotten her period yet, a bunch of her friends have gotten theirs. And guess what? They're just as freaked out as you were when you first got it. To ease this new period in their lives, you can still make them feel comfortable coming over to your house when it's their time of the month. Here’s how to make your house period friendly: The Basket First, yo...

Chances are even if your daughter hasn't gotten her period yet, a bunch of her friends have gotten theirs. And guess what?...

07 May

Foods You Should Avoid On Your Period

We know you don’t want to hear this but… there's a lot of foods you should be avoiding while you are on your period. And some of these foods are probably some of your favorites. But hey, it’s just one week! You can handle one week without these foods! Carbonated Drinks We know you love your sodas but you know those bubbles that come to the top when you open a fresh can or bottle? Those little...

We know you don’t want to hear this but… there's a lot of foods you should be avoiding while you are on your period. And s...

02 May

Top 3 Endometriosis Insta Influencers You Should Be Following

If you're living with endometriosis, you’re not alone. An estimated 200 MILLION women worldwide live with this invisible disease. And some of those women are awesome, super cool Instagram influencers! They offer things like tips and tricks to help you deal with your endo symptoms, words of encouragement for the days that are extra bad, and share what people say to them about their endometriosi...

If you're living with endometriosis, you’re not alone. An estimated 200 MILLION women worldwide live with this invisible ...

30 Apr

Benefits Of Period Underwear & Swimwear

Did you know that period panties and swimwear has a ton of awesome benefits? You didn’t? Well if you've been on the fence about whether or not to invest in a few pairs of period panties or a period swimsuit, listen up because you’re about to learn about why exactly you should be using them. Environmental Period products are BAD for the environment. People don't realize the impact that these p...

Did you know that period panties and swimwear has a ton of awesome benefits? You didn’t? Well if you've been on the fence ...

26 Apr

5 Things You Need To Survive That Time Of The Month

No matter how many times you've gotten your period it can feel like the period pain, the bloating, and the cravings are unbearable every time. But don’t fear! We’ve put together a list of a few things you should do when that time of the month comes around. Dark Chocolate “But I don’t want chocolate when I’m on my period,” said no one ever. Let’s face it, chocolate is the BEST treat while you’...

No matter how many times you've gotten your period it can feel like the period pain, the bloating, and the cravings are un...

25 Apr

Period Bloating: The What, Why and How to Help

Ah, periods. We get surges of emotions, we cramp, we bleed more than we would like to (but thanks to leak-proof underwear from PantyProp, that is less of a headache than in yesteryear) and many of us bloat, too. It’s just not fair, is it? On top of everything else, now we have some clothes that just don’t quite fit. Occurring anywhere in the days leading up to our periods and during the actual...

Ah, periods. We get surges of emotions, we cramp, we bleed more than we would like to (but thanks to leak-proof underwear...

24 Apr

Signs You Should Switch Birth Control

Hormonal birth control can be a great thing! It can prevent unwanted pregnancy, help regulate your unexpected period, and even cure your acne woes. But there are a few things you should look out for if you are starting new birth control. You may not even realize that your new birth control is giving you some undesired symptoms. So take notes and be aware of your body when you start a new medic...

Hormonal birth control can be a great thing! It can prevent unwanted pregnancy, help regulate your unexpected period, and...

23 Apr

Menstrual Cravings and What they Mean

Almost without fail, most of us experience some form of craving during our periods. Whether we find ourselves reaching for something salty or our sweet tooth makes its presence known that much more, it seems like particular cravings hit extra hard. And guess what? It is not actually all in our heads – it’s backed, in fact, by some sound science. WHY DO WE HAVE CRAVINGS? As our bodies are g...

Almost without fail, most of us experience some form of craving during our periods. Whether we find ourselves reaching fo...

19 Apr

Foods To Eat On Your Period

There are TONS of great foods you should be eating on your period. No… not ice cream, or chips, or fries, or chocolate. Okay well, you can have dark chocolate but we’ll get to that in a second. But seriously there are a lot of foods out there that can help you combat various PMS symptoms like cramps or bloating or even can help boost your mood! Kale So during your period, you are going to ex...

There are TONS of great foods you should be eating on your period. No… not ice cream, or chips, or fries, or chocolate. O...

18 Apr

Menstruation and Migraines

Being on your period causes enough headaches on its own. You likely need to reach for pain medications for cramps, soothing tea and heating pads for bloating, a favorite movie for mood swings, PantyProp leak-proof underwear for bleeding – the list goes on, really. But, on top of all that, there may be some actual headaches that go hand in hand with your menstrual cycle as well. That’s right, w...

Being on your period causes enough headaches on its own. You likely need to reach for pain medications for cramps, soothi...

17 Apr

The Importance Of Breast Self-Exams

We all know this but do we ever do this? No! But that needs to stop. Breast self-exams are far more important than you may think. They're crucial in early diagnosis of breast cancer. But don't freak out just yet. Any lumps you find aren't necessarily cancerous, sometimes it might just be a benign lump hanging out in your breast! Either way, here are a few tips when you do a breast self-exam. ...

We all know this but do we ever do this? No! But that needs to stop. Breast self-exams are far more important than you ma...

16 Apr

Can You Burn More Calories on Your Period?

Being on your period is never the most fun time for anyone. You get cramped up, your mood changes, you experience bloating and you get those intense hunger pangs and cravings. But, for all its faults and flaws, the menstrual cycle does have a secret silver lining: It’s an undercover calorie burner, though not exactly at the times you may expect. Considering how hungry and full of particular ...

Being on your period is never the most fun time for anyone. You get cramped up, your mood changes, you experience bloatin...

12 Apr

Why Do We Crave Sugar On Our Period?

We get it. You LOVE sugar, especially on your period. But do you actually know why you crave those sweets? Well, it has a lot to do with your hormone levels at the time of your period. In the time before and during your period your serotonin levels take a big dip. Serotonin (if you didn't know) is the hormone in your brain that makes you feel happy! So those days where you’re laughing and havi...

We get it. You LOVE sugar, especially on your period. But do you actually know why you crave those sweets? Well, it has a...

11 Apr

What Is Menstrual Blood Anyway?

Oh yay, periods. We all know the annoyance of the flow and the panic of blood seeping through (but you can help put that fear to rest with leak-proof period underwear from Ruby Love to guard the flow) – but just what is that menstrual flow made up of anyway? With the average woman menstruating for over 40 years of her life (and with a mean of 13 periods a year) that’s a lot of blood and stuff y...

Oh yay, periods. We all know the annoyance of the flow and the panic of blood seeping through (but you can help put that f...

10 Apr

How To Beat The Period Blues

It’s normal to feel a little blue around the time of your period. Your hormones are running wild and unfortunately, your mood is going to take a big hit from that. But don't worry, it will pass and you'll feel like your normal self soon enough. In the meantime, try these few things to feel a bit more like yourself during that time of the month. Take A Bath No, it’s not gross to take a bath wh...

It’s normal to feel a little blue around the time of your period. Your hormones are running wild and unfortunately, your m...

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