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28 Jun

4 Benefits of Birth Control Pills

Did you know that “the pill” has so many benefits other than just preventing unwanted pregnancy (even though that is the ultimate benefit)? Well, it does! If you’re on the fence about whether or not you should be taking birth control, then keep on reading to help yourself make that choice! Regulates Period Let’s face it, periods can sometimes be really unpredictable. Yes we know that you're ...

Did you know that “the pill” has so many benefits other than just preventing unwanted pregnancy (even though that is the ...

25 Jun

Essential Oils For That Time Of The Month

Essential oils can be a great alternative for over the counter pain medication. If you don't like or want to take pills to ease your period symptoms, and we don't blame you! It’s easy to start relying on them so we are here to give you a natural alternative to those pills! (Of course if you are ever in severe pain please reach out to your doctor.) Keep on reading for our guide to essential oils...

Essential oils can be a great alternative for over the counter pain medication. If you don't like or want to take pills to...

20 Jun

Period Related Illnesses

As we know there are so many period related illnesses out there and it seems like a new one pops up every other week. It’s hard to keep up with what we as women should be looking out for in terms of these period related illnesses. It’s important to listen to your body when it tells you something is wrong. If you're curious that your body is trying to tell you something, keep on reading! And rem...

As we know there are so many period related illnesses out there and it seems like a new one pops up every other week. It’s...

18 Jun

Summer Camp Survival Kit

It’s June and you know what that means! SUMMER!! Finally after months of cold weather summer is just around the corner. And I’m sure you know that also means that summer camp is also fast approaching. Whether it’s you (or your daughter’s) first time going to summer camp or the 7th time going, it always seems like you forget to pack something and then when you arrive you are kicking yourself bec...

It’s June and you know what that means! SUMMER!! Finally after months of cold weather summer is just around the corner. An...

31 May

3 Period Friendly Meals

Let’s face it, eating healthy during a visit from Aunt Flo can be super hard! There are days when all you want to eat is chocolate but, in hindsight, you know that you shouldn't. And on top of that, it’s hard to come up with tasty meals that will actually benefit you on your period. So we did it for you! Below are some awesome, easy, and most importantly delicious meals for you to make during t...

Let’s face it, eating healthy during a visit from Aunt Flo can be super hard! There are days when all you want to eat is c...

29 May

The Ultimate Period Playlist

When you're on your period, sometimes you gotta sit back, relax, and put on some jams to rock those cramps away. Here's a list of some of our favorite songs to put on your period playlist (and some of our favorite lyrics)! PMS Blues - Dolly Parton This song tells it like it is. Finally, someone had to! This is just one big representation of how you feel on your period. It talks about hating e...

When you're on your period, sometimes you gotta sit back, relax, and put on some jams to rock those cramps away. Here's a ...

23 May

4 Most Common PMS Symptoms

We’ve talked a lot about PMS symptoms and how to make those symptoms feel like they don't exist, but we never talked about why some of the MOST common symptoms happen. Whether it's physical symptoms like cramps or breast tenderness, to more mental symptoms like mood swings or just feeling blue, there's a reason for everything you are feeling during your period. Cramps Ah yes, the symptom you...

We’ve talked a lot about PMS symptoms and how to make those symptoms feel like they don't exist, but we never talked abou...

21 May

Tea To Drink On Your Period

Get ready because we are going full-on wellness today! Here's the tea… tea is great for you when you are on your period! Those little tea leaves can really make a difference during your time of the month. Let’s go through a few options for you during your period. Cinnamon Tea Cinnamon tea has a lot of awesome properties that help cramps and bloating. First off it has antispasmodic properties...

Get ready because we are going full-on wellness today! Here's the tea… tea is great for you when you are on your period! ...

16 May

Natural Remedies for Endometriosis Pain

As we know, endometriosis is an invisible illness. And the people living with it every day can experience incredibly intense flare-ups of pain at times. These flare-ups are due to inflammation and can sometimes even cause extreme abdominal bloating. If you are one of those people experiencing flare-ups, keep on reading to learn some awesome natural ways to combat this nasty feeling. Heat This...

As we know, endometriosis is an invisible illness. And the people living with it every day can experience incredibly inten...

14 May

How Birth Control Affects Your Period

Birth control can be an amazing thing and not just because it prevents unwanted pregnancy. It also can really help with regulating your period, making your periods lighter, or even making them stop completely (which is a medical miracle). BUT it is extremely important to remember that these methods are not at all used for preventing STDs. The Pill We all know and love the pill. The pill is o...

Birth control can be an amazing thing and not just because it prevents unwanted pregnancy. It also can really help with r...

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...

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