This is part three of our three-part series about food’s effect on your period. So far, we have covered food and beverages that make your period heavier, and food that regulates your period (part one); chocolate’s effect on periods, food you ...
In the first part of this series, we discussed food and beverages that make your period heavier, as well as food that regulates your period. We continue here as we look at chocolate’s effect on periods, food that helps reduce period pain, as well ...
It’s true that when we get PMS, we start to really crave a lot of food. I know that when my period is near, I have to eat cheese and red meat. My body aches for them, and I consume them ferociously in heavy quantities. When my period actually ...
Whether you’re new at using menstrual cups, or looking for a new menstrual cup, the process of narrowing down what might work for you is basically the same:
Locate & Measure Cervix
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Physical Activity
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Introduction
Although there aren’t very many menstrual discs to choose from on the market, their popularity has increased more so than ever before. Menstrual discs, like menstrual cups, are an alternative period product that is worn ...
Intro
Although there aren’t very many menstrual discs to choose from on the market, their popularity has increased more so than ever before. Menstrual discs, like menstrual cups, are an alternative period product that is worn internally to ...
It’s been a whirlwind of a year, and a lot has changed – even in the world of feminine hygiene. Everything from charitable movements to a Facebook faux pas have shaped the landscape of period products and women’s health in 2020.
The Sustainable ...
Folding a menstrual Disc
Folding a menstrual disc is much less complicated than folding a menstrual cup. Simple hold the disc's rim and pinch the center together making the two sides meet. The rim will look like an "8".
Inserting a ...
Introduction
With so few choices on the market, you would think that choosing a menstrual disc would be easy. Indeed, it will be easier than narrowing down a few menstrual cups since there are fewer variations to choose through. ...
Physical Effects of COVID-19 on Women
Studies are currently underway to assess the impact COVID-19 has on women they’re pregnant. Expecting mothers are especially vulnerable to disease; they are prone to becoming more ill when suffering from an ...
If we really were what we ate, we’d have a lot of late-night pizzas, guilty-pleasure donuts, and well-intentioned salads for friends and family. While this saying may not be literal, we really start to notice the effects our diets have on our ...
Pregnancy is a magical time for many of us. We experience bizarre cravings, bond with the life growing in our bellies, and undergo extreme physical changes. While this may give us the chance to learn more about our bodies and the amazing things ...
There is often a lot of confusion as to what size to begin with. Believe it or not, the larger the egg is, the easier it is to use. If you are a beginner or think you have a weak pelvic floor, you can start with a large (or medium) size egg as a ...
Sometimes periods can be irregular, and you need to have something close by that you can use immediately when it strikes. That’s the great thing about period panties – they’re constantly reusable, and will always be there when you need them!
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What’s a better choice than supporting the environment and saving money while you do! All this can be achieved when you swap up your monthly tampons and sanitary pads for period panties. Period panties are extremely effective in taking care of your ...
Do you have a long menstrual cycle? While the average menstrual cycle is 28 days, normal menstrual cycles can range anywhere from 21 to 35 days in adults. If your menstrual cycle consistently runs longer than 35 days, you have what is considered a ...
It’s really great that you have made the important decision of using period panties to take care of your menstrual cycle each month. Who needs sanitary pads and tampons anyway? All they do is cost you every month, and when you need to throw them ...
The time has come where you have finally made the important choice of leading a more environmentally friendly life, and decided to stop creating trash and wastage in the use of tampons and sanitary pads. The most trash-free effective life to take ...
It seems to be true that for a majority of women there is some pain associated with our menstrual cycle. It can be mild, or it can be extremely severe, even requiring hospitalization in a few instances. It can last for less than 24 hours or it can ...
