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Ruby Love: The Future of Leak-Proof Period Apparel
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What If Menstrual Hygiene Products Were Designed by People Who Actually Get Periods?
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How to Pack a Period Emergency Kit for Her First Trip Away From Home
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11 Jul

10 Dance Competition Essentials Most Women Forget To Pack

Dance competitions are the culmination of all the blood, sweat, and tears that you've been pouring out for several months. Yes, this is it! Now is the time to give it your all, the perfect moment to show everyone what you've got. But before you rush out the door, it's always a good idea to double-check your dance competition survival kit. Because every time you're competing, you almost always f...

Dance competitions are the culmination of all the blood, sweat, and tears that you've been pouring out for several months....
Three student-athletes cheering with a football and a trophy
10 Jul

How to Balance Sports and School as a Student-Athlete

Life as a student-athlete can be quite exhilarating. Sports can put you on the spotlight, so everyone at school knows you and  thinks you're coo. But as every college sports girl knows only too well, this special status doesn't come with handle-with-care labels. It takes a ton of hard work to become (and continue being!) a student-athlete.  The stressors of balancing academics and training, con...

Life as a student-athlete can be quite exhilarating. Sports can put you on the spotlight, so everyone at school knows you ...
Female athlete practicing in the track and field.
09 Jul

How Do Female Athletes Manage Their Periods?

Female athletes are some of today’s most iconic heroines. Whether serving aces or shooting three-pointers, they seem to give the game their all regardless of the numerous challenges. For instance, there’s the pressure to succeed at the highest levels, ditch partying for training, and of course, attend to Auntie Flo. Yet many of these supergirls can ride the crimson tide and still deliver top-no...

Female athletes are some of today’s most iconic heroines. Whether serving aces or shooting three-pointers, they seem to gi...
Three women laughing and having drinks in a pool
08 Jul

Pool Bag Essentials: Everything You Need to Enjoy the Pool This Summer

Summer's here, and the sun's out! Just perfect for a fun day at the pool! You can't wait to head for the water and spend quality time with family and friends. Oh, the bliss of kicking your feet back while sipping a delicious piña colada and enjoying a good read. So get that vacation vibe on with these pool bag essentials and enjoy a great splash this summer. Choosing Your Pool Bag First off, yo...

Summer's here, and the sun's out! Just perfect for a fun day at the pool! You can't wait to head for the water and spend q...
A man making jokes while a woman is using her laptop
07 Jul

Why is Benevolent Sexism a Problem?

We live in an age of incredible advancements. Science and technology are making so many things possible. The world is connected in ways that it has never been before. This gives us plenty of opportunities to discover our shared humanity. With frequent and open conversations, we can understand each other better. All these should lead to more inclusivity and fewer biases. And yet, even as we are ...

We live in an age of incredible advancements. Science and technology are making so many things possible. The world is conn...
Woman hugging her beautiful pet dog
06 Jul

Can Your Pets Tell When You're On Your Period?

Max, Charlie, Bella, or Luna...however you choose to call them, one thing's for sure: your pets can be some of your most loyal companions. Whenever you're feeling blue, you're sure to get some lovely snuggles from your darling dog or cat. And that's because animals can think and feel. In fact, whether furry or not, many critters show many humanlike qualities. For instance, they can express affe...

Max, Charlie, Bella, or Luna...however you choose to call them, one thing's for sure: your pets can be some of your most l...
A photo of an upright menstrual cup with red dots around it
05 Jul

Women’s Health: Can Stress Cause Spotting?

When John Gray said that "men are from mars, women are from venus," the American author and relationship counselor may have hit the nail on the head. Women are indeed wired differently from men, and this is especially evident when it comes to handling stress. This is because women tend to process events with emotions, whereas men are more likely to concentrate on planning, action, and problem-s...

When John Gray said that "men are from mars, women are from venus," the American author and relationship counselor may hav...
Four reusable cotton pads laid out on a pink surface and sprinkled with red petals
04 Jul

6 Eco-Friendly Menstrual Products You Should Try

Whenever you're outdoors, you can't help but be stunned by how beautiful the world is. Trees that change foliage with the shift in the seasons, the serene majesty of green lakes, the deep blue peacefulness of the clouds—Mother Earth is just one absolutely lovely place to live in. And as its primary residents, we should do what we can to help keep it that way. Just look around and you'll soon re...

Whenever you're outdoors, you can't help but be stunned by how beautiful the world is. Trees that change foliage with the ...
Long-haired woman in a sports outfit holding a tennis racket and smiling
23 Jun

How to Deal With Your Period During Sports

Whether running after the ball in soccer or serving it up in tennis, sports can unleash your inner Serena Williams. And because you're fierce that way, it doesn't matter if you're playing sports professionally or with friends. Whatever the prize is, you always bring your A-game on. A couple of minor cuts? No sweat. A few scrapes? Def not an issue.  But what if it's a full-on gush of red? The cr...

Whether running after the ball in soccer or serving it up in tennis, sports can unleash your inner Serena Williams. And be...
Women in hip-hop outfits dancing together
22 Jun

10 Dance Competition Survival Kit Essentials

Your head is spinning, and your heart is racing. It's competition season again, and you can't wait to show them what you've got. After all, you've put in long hours of back-breaking and toe-numbing work just to get your dance moves right. You also know your mind and muscles need all the help they can get, so you've made sure to eat well, stay hydrated, and get enough Zzzs the entire time.  Now ...

Your head is spinning, and your heart is racing. It's competition season again, and you can't wait to show them what you'v...
Gym essentials for women
21 Jun

14 Gym Essentials for Women

You go, girl! You're sticking to your promise to make this year a banner year for your health. So you're staying away from all the nasty carbs and sweets and eating healthier. You're also making sure you get enough H20 and quality Zzzs. And, of course, you're no longer sweating the small stuff. However, there's one thing that you need to "break into a sweat" for. That's right; you still have to...

You go, girl! You're sticking to your promise to make this year a banner year for your health. So you're staying away from...
Woman with cool top, sneakers, and black athletic shorts
20 Jun

What to Wear with Black Athletic Shorts? 7 Ways to Style Them

Have you noticed how fashion is so much more relaxed and chill today than it used to be? In the past, the rules were pretty rigid. For instance, you couldn't mix prints. Your bag and belt had to be the same color as your shoes. And wearing double denim was a definite no-no. Of course, you couldn't wear your infamously casual athletic attire outside of a sports or fitness event at the risk of lo...

Have you noticed how fashion is so much more relaxed and chill today than it used to be? In the past, the rules were prett...
True or False: Period Edition
01 Jun

True or False: Period Edition

There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there surrounding periods. And we are here to bust some things you thought were true, and to enlighten you on some things that you thought were actually false. So let’s get started!   Your Voice Changes During Your Period True! This one is surprisingly true which is crazy because how could your voice change during your period?! Well, I’ll tell you ...

There are tons of myths and misconceptions out there surrounding periods. And we are here to bust some things you thought ...
Woman doing stretching exercises
30 May

Period Hacks: What to Wear to the Gym on My Period?

Being fit and fab means consistently eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet, hydrating with a lot of water, and getting plenty of quality Zzzs. Yet all of these essential to-dos aren't complete without regular physical activity. Your daily workouts are highly critical to your health and overall wellbeing. So, when Auntie Flo comes around the corner, there's no reason to quit your regular ex...

Being fit and fab means consistently eating a nutritious and well-balanced diet, hydrating with a lot of water, and gettin...
Girl doing stretching exercises at home while sitting on the floor
29 May

Can You Workout on Your Period? Top Things You Should Know

It can be tempting to take refuge in your couch during your monthly cycle and ditch everything requiring any effort. When your body is aching all over, all you want to do is sleep the day away. Does this mean you should stop exercising altogether when menstruating? Or maybe, the better question would be: Can you work out on your period? Once and for all, we'd like to clear things up and determi...

It can be tempting to take refuge in your couch during your monthly cycle and ditch everything requiring any effort. When ...

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