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Ruby Love: The Future of Leak-Proof Period Apparel
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How to Pack a Period Emergency Kit for Her First Trip Away From Home
6 Tips on How to Relieve Period Cramps in Bed
30 Nov

6 Tips on How to Relieve Period Cramps in Bed

Every time life hurls you a three-speed curveball, you always get to dodge it in time. And whenever the universe throws you some lemons, you make some lemonade—or add tequila and salt. Aren’t you just Little Miss Sunshine who deals with most things in life with a wink and a smile? But when it comes to that time of the month, and you’re having your menstrual cramps, you can’t help but feel more ...

Every time life hurls you a three-speed curveball, you always get to dodge it in time. And whenever the universe throws yo...
Sleeping On Your Period: Best Positions to Lay in for Cramps
30 Nov

Sleeping On Your Period: Best Positions to Lay in for Cramps

It’s code red again, and you’re contemplating a critical decision: Should you sleep on the couch, that faithful witness to your PMS woes, or should you haul your sleepy self over to your bedroom? You face this drowsy dilemma every time Aunt Flo visits. Like a hibernating bear looking for the coziest spot, you lumber off, looking for the comfiest place to sleep in. But don’t feel guilty! Going w...

It’s code red again, and you’re contemplating a critical decision: Should you sleep on the couch, that faithful witness to...
Menstrual Cramps: Yoga for Pelvic Floor Muscles
30 Nov

Menstrual Cramps: Yoga for Pelvic Floor Muscles

When you got your first heartbreak at age 14, you drenched your pillow in a tsunami of tears—and then you moved on. At age 20, you didn’t get that dream job you were eyeing, so you drowned your sorrows in tubs of ice cream—and then you went back to googling “The Easiest Highest-paying Jobs in the World.” In whatever situation you found yourself in, you’d own it, and then you’d adapt. Because yo...

When you got your first heartbreak at age 14, you drenched your pillow in a tsunami of tears—and then you moved on. At age...
Why Do My Boobs Hurt When I'm On My Period: 8 Ways to Deal with It
30 Nov

Why Do My Boobs Hurt When I'm On My Period: 8 Ways to Deal with It

It’s that perfect day. You’re bouncing down the stairs humming that old tune “Sun’s down...a little after 10...I pick up all my friends in your Mercedes Benz….”—and then, suddenly, you realize you’d have to put your “adventurous” vibes on hold. It’s that particular time of the month that you wish didn’t coincide with parties, all-nighters, or your workout schedule (yeah, tough luck on that las...

It’s that perfect day. You’re bouncing down the stairs humming that old tune “Sun’s down...a little after 10...I pick up a...
Gratitude Practices for Today & Beyond
24 Nov

Gratitude Practices for Today & Beyond

When the holidays come around, the focus shifts on gratitude. It seems like it’s the only time of year that we remember to be grateful. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We don’t have to be grateful just because of the time off. Or the presents. Though, those are great reasons to be grateful. Gratitude can extend to all areas of our lives regardless of the time of year. We can be grateful no...

When the holidays come around, the focus shifts on gratitude. It seems like it’s the only time of year that we remember to...
What Does A Period Look Like?
22 Nov
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What Does A Period Look Like?

All periods are different and unique, just like people! They can come in different lengths, flows, and even various shades of red! Here’s all you need to know about what your period means: Flow It’s very normal to have a heavy flow during the first 1-3 days of your period and get lighter toward the end, but many women experience menorrhagia; an extremely heavy flow. You could have this if you’r...

All periods are different and unique, just like people! They can come in different lengths, flows, and even various shades...
Why Periods Are Late
22 Nov
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Why Periods Are Late

Pregnancy isn’t the only reason for a late or missed period. If Aunt Flo hasn’t visited you in a bit, there can be a few other culprits: Stress A lot of women don’t realize the kind of effect that stress can have on their bodies. Not only can it make your period late, but it can also cause some other health issues—which can also make your period late! If you need help de-stressing, there ar...

Pregnancy isn’t the only reason for a late or missed period. If Aunt Flo hasn’t visited you in a bit, there can be a few ...
What Exactly Are Period Panties?
22 Nov
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What Exactly Are Period Panties?

Period panties have been getting a lot of attention lately, particularly in online media. But what exactly are they, and what do they do? For most of us, “period panties” are the unattractive underwear you save for your period, because you won't be too sad if they get stained. Well, there's a new definition now, thanks to some innovative retailers who said, “Enough.” Put simply, period ...

Period panties have been getting a lot of attention lately, particularly in online media. But what exactly are they, and w...
Tips on How to Survive the Holidays
17 Nov

Tips on How to Survive the Holidays

Holidays are that time of year that brings about mixed emotions. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s also the time of year where a lot of us can feel stressed out, anxious, or depressed. There’s a lot going on and it’s easy to fall out of your usual routine.   We’ve crafted this handy holiday survival guide for tips to keep you on track during the holidays. Whether it’s Thanksgiv...

Holidays are that time of year that brings about mixed emotions. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s also t...
What to Donate to Show You Care This Holiday Season
10 Nov

What to Donate to Show You Care This Holiday Season

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, ‘tis the season for calls for donations. Every year at work or school, canned food drives encourage us all to donate to families in need. Unfortunately, organizations cannot use everything we donate. Without realizing it, we may be giving items that are unusable or perishable. Or we may be donating items that they have WAY too much of already. Instea...

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, ‘tis the season for calls for donations. Every year at work or school, canned f...
No Need to Fall Behind!
03 Nov

No Need to Fall Behind!

Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. This means that we all have to set our clocks back an hour and ‘gain’ an hour that we lost in Spring. The saying that often helps us remember this is ‘spring ahead, fall behind. But isn’t the whole process of setting our clocks forward and backward a bit disorienting? Why do we even do this to ourselves every year? And how can we come out ahead des...

Sunday marks the end of Daylight Saving Time. This means that we all have to set our clocks back an hour and ‘gain’ an hou...
The Spooky and Weird Origins of Halloween
27 Oct

The Spooky and Weird Origins of Halloween

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s so much to look forward to. Whether it’s the costumes, pumpkin carving, or handing out candy there’s no wrong way to celebrate. But why is it that we celebrate Halloween in the first place? Why do we wear costumes? Or eat candy? Or tell scary stories? While it’s an amazing, fun holiday, its origins are two thousand years old. And the way that it...

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s so much to look forward to. Whether it’s the costumes, pumpkin carving, or...
Sweet Chocolate Combinations to Help with Cramps
20 Oct

Sweet Chocolate Combinations to Help with Cramps

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s one of the sweetest times of the year. Who doesn’t love dressing up, having a party, and eating candy? Especially chocolate! If you’re one of those lucky people that has their period on Halloween - good news! Chocolate may help ease your period cramps. There’s a reason why chocolate hits the spot. It has all the nutrients that we crave to make us fe...

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s one of the sweetest times of the year. Who doesn’t love dressing up, having a...
How National Period Day Seeks to Close the Poverty Gap
13 Oct

How National Period Day Seeks to Close the Poverty Gap

For most of us, having a period feels like an inconvenience. Even if you make a calendar and know that it’s coming, it can be a little annoying. The cramping. The mood swings. Ugh. But what if knowing your period was coming brought about dread? And not the kind of dread knowing that your period is the same week as a big test. It’s the dread that comes along with knowing that you can’t afford ...

For most of us, having a period feels like an inconvenience. Even if you make a calendar and know that it’s coming, it can...
Bullying Prevention Starts With Us
06 Oct

Bullying Prevention Starts With Us

October starts National Bullying Awareness Month. It’s a great reminder to create safe spaces and to look out for one another as we move through work and school. Because everyone deserves a safe place to land no matter who they are. Before we can fight against bullying, we need to define it first. That way, we know exactly what we’re looking for when it comes to protecting each other. Accordi...

October starts National Bullying Awareness Month. It’s a great reminder to create safe spaces and to look out for one anot...

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