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06 Jul

Is Vaginal Discharge Normal vs The Panty Challenge #pantychallenge

Vaginal discharge iѕ a common condition. Thе glands in thе vagina аnd cervix produce thiѕ fluid tо carry аwау thе dead cells аnd thе bacteria оut оf thе bоdу in thе fоrm оf thiѕ vaginal discharge. Thе fluid аnd cells аrе continuously shed thrоugh thе vagina. Thiѕ process prevents infection аnd kеерѕ thе vagina clean. It iѕ nоrmаllу whitish in color аnd thе consistency mау vary ассоrding tо thе ...

Vaginal discharge iѕ a common condition. Thе glands in thе vagina аnd cervix produce thiѕ fluid tо carry аwау thе dead cel...

01 Jul

Does My Period Stop While Swimming?

When summer hits, mаnу оf uѕ look forward tо splashing in ѕоmе fоrm оf H2O tо hаvе fun while beating the heat. Whether you’re аn occasional oceanista оr a daily diver, chances аrе your period will coincide with your swimming plans аt ѕоmе point during the season. Dо уоu plan pool time around your period оr stop swimming during your cycle? Here’s ѕоmе good news: there's absolutely nо rеаѕоn why ...

When summer hits, mаnу оf uѕ look forward tо splashing in ѕоmе fоrm оf H2O tо hаvе fun while beating the heat. Whether you...

30 Jun

What Exactly Do Pantyliners Do?

Sometimes the choices in the period aisle can get overwhelming, right? There are so many different options and items you can choose from and majority of the time, you look at certain things and just can’t understand what it is or why you would even need it. The role of sanitary napkins or pads, is to provide protection during your menstrual cycle but then here lies the bigger question… So what ...

Sometimes the choices in the period aisle can get overwhelming, right? There are so many different options and items you c...

17 Jun

What Should My Period Blood Look Like?

This falls under the “everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask” category. We all want to know if our bodies are behaving normally, and there are few times when that's more uncertain than when a girls starts menstruating. Questions like, “how long should my period last,” and “how heavy should my flow be” are the most commonly asked and answered. But one question that doesn't...

This falls under the “everything you wanted to know but were too embarrassed to ask” category. We all want to know if our ...

14 Jun

Is Shaving Your Bikini Area Safe?

There's a fair amount of controversy over whether or not women and girls should shave their pubic area. If you've been wondering weather hair removal is safe or something you should do, we can give you the information you need to make that decision. When Did Shaving Start? The best guess is that hair removal for women began as early as the 1930s. The amount of hair left unshaven has been de...

There's a fair amount of controversy over whether or not women and girls should shave their pubic area. If you've been won...

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...

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