How To Deal With Menstrual Cramps While Camping
Worried your period will ruin your camping trip? It certainly doesn’t have to. Whether you’re pitching your tent in a developed campground or hiking your way into the wilderness, here are a handful of simple ways to handle PMS symptoms and have a better period while camping. 3 Things To Know Before You Go Camping […]
Talking With Your Child About Periods – It’s Not As Awkward As You Think!
Navigating the world of adolescence can be a tricky journey, and there are few things more daunting than having to have the “period talk” with your pre-teen/teen. It’s important to make sure they are prepared and understand the changes that their bodies are going through. In this article, we’ll explore some tips and suggestions (approved […]
Packing List & Travel Tips For An Easier Vacation On Your Period
Taking vacations is good for your health. When the time comes to use that precious PTO, nothing should get in the way of your enjoyment — including your period! Will you still be snorkeling and practically living in your swimsuit even if you’ll have your period (expected or…not) on vacation? We give that a hard […]
Your Guide to the Perfect Period Emergency Kit for The Ultimate Backup Plan!
Your menstrual period may not always arrive on schedule, and often doesn’t give fair warning for a surprise visit. Being prepared for your period when you’re away from home (and having backup for friends) will be a big relief when the situation strikes! It never hurts to have a “just in case” period emergency kit […]
The 5 Best Yoga Poses For Relieving Period Pain & Why They Work
Practicing yoga has tons of proven benefits to your overall health, including promoting flexibility and mobility, stress relief, weight loss, mental health, and healthy sleep. When it comes to promoting a healthy menstrual cycle, yoga has been proven to be a big help in a number of ways. Using yoga to help promote period health […]
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, […]
How Long Is A Normal Menstrual Cycle? (We Have The Answers!)
A lot more is happening in your body every month than just the days you’re on your period. That’s why the menstrual cycle is considered to be all month long, not just when you’re bleeding. What is the Menstrual Cycle? The menstrual cycle is the monthly process those with a uterus go through as their […]
The Benefits of Period Sex: Why You Should Have Sex on Your Period
Sex and masturbation during your period can feel absolutely amazing, and be a big boost to your mood at what’s sometimes seen as a less-fun part of your menstrual cycle. So why are some folks worried about a little menstrual blood? Have you been apprehensive about having sex on your period, or even wondering if […]
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 […]