Vaginal Discharge | An Illustrated Guide To What’s Normal & What’s Not?
Before we get into the details, let’s just go ahead and cover that vaginal discharge is a completely normal part of life with a vagina. Discharge is essentially a mix of fluids that comes from the vaginal walls and the cervix. Combined with good, naturally occurring bacteria, it cleans and lubricates the vagina and helps […]
Vaginismus | The Ultimate Guide to Menstrual Cups & Discs
If you’re someone who experiences vaginismus, you may wonder if a menstrual cup or disc can work for you when it comes to managing your period. While it does require inserting and removing something from your vagina, using a menstrual cup or a menstrual disc with vaginismus doesn’t have to be a nightmare and it […]
Redditor Shares How They Accidentally Left A Menstrual Cup In For Over A Year
A Redditor recently took to the r/menstrualcups community to share a shocking discovery made during their first pap smear. After a question from their clinician, redditor xredditxthrowxawayx realized they had been wearing a menstrual cup for over a year — an incredible time considering the recommended wear time is no more than 12 hours. As […]
The Importance of Inclusive Language In The Period Space
Traditionally, conversations about the menstrual cycle and period products have been geared around female presenting, cis women and filed under “women’s health.” But cis-gendered women — a term that describes women whose gender identity matches their assigned sex — aren’t the only people who menstruate, and they aren’t the only people who need menstrual health […]
Does CBD Actually Work for Period Cramps & Menstrual Pain?
CBD oil for menstrual cramps? Does it actually work? We’ve done a deep dive, so buckle up. Here’s everything you need to know about CBD and period pain. What Is CBD? Let’s start with what CBD is and what CBD isn’t. According to CBD wellness brand, House of Wise, “CBD is the abbreviation for cannabidiol, […]
Menstrual Cup Dangers and Fears : Facts or Myths?
You don’t have to spend much time on the internet to see that there are a lot of common fears surrounding menstrual cups. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find friends who are familiar with menstrual cups and knowledgeable enough to advise you on whether those dangers are facts or myths. All of this uncertainty […]
Boric Acid Vaginal Suppositories: Should You Use Them?
We admit, phrase “boric acid vaginal suppositories” sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. And to get it out of the way, the “acid” in boric acid won’t burn you. Boric acid can actually be beneficial for your body because on a pH scale of 1 to 14, your vagina is naturally acidic. So […]
So You Got a PCOS Diagnosis, Now What?
What is PCOS? Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), is a bit of a misnomer. Rather than causing large ovarian cysts, as the name might suggest, it is typically more of a hormonal disorder that causes irregular reproductive hormone levels. These hormonal imbalances can lead to a wide array of symptoms, like excessive hair growth (hirsutism), acne, muscle […]
Does COVID-19 Or A COVID-19 Vaccine Affect Your Period?
Most of us have had some aspect of our lives upended since March of 2020 when the COVID-19 global pandemic was officially declared. Endless questions have circled since around contracting the coronavirus, vaccines, and the implications of both for long-term health. For women and those who have menstrual periods, it begs the additional question of […]
Can you use Menstrual Cups with IUDs?
“Can I wear a menstrual cup if I have an IUD?” We hear this a lot and it’s about time we address some of the misconceptions surrounding this somewhat controversial menstrual cup question. While we have privately answered whether you can wear a menstrual cup with an IUD or not, countless times, and guided users […]