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Tampons Contain Toxic Metals: What You Need to Know and Safer Alternatives

Tampons Contain Toxic Metals: What You Need to Know and Safer Alternatives

As if menstruators don’t have enough to worry about, a recent study has unveiled a concerning issue: tampons, one of the most widely used menstrual products, may contain several toxic metals, including arsenic and lead.
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Eco-Friendly Period Products: Benefits of Switching to Sustainable Options

Eco-Friendly Period Products: Benefits of Switching to Sustainable Options

Traditional menstrual products, like pads and tampons, often contain plastic and contribute significantly to landfill waste. In contrast, eco-friendly period products offer a sustainable alternative that benefits both the planet and your well-being. Let's explore the advantages of switching to sustainable menstrual products and how they can make a positive difference.
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How Menstruation Affects Mental Health: Tips for Managing Mood Swings and Anxiety

How Menstruation Affects Mental Health: Tips for Managing Mood Swings and Anxiety

If you're wondering why your mental state seems to take a rollercoaster ride during your period, you're not alone. Menstruation and mental health are closely linked, with hormonal fluctuations playing a significant role in mood swings and anxiety during periods.
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How Exercise Can Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps: Best Workouts for Your Period

How Exercise Can Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps: Best Workouts for Your Period

We get that the last thing you might want to do when you're on your period is exercise - especially if you experience any pain. However, some gentle, basic movements could help alleviate menstrual cramps. 
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The Best Foods to Eat During Your Period for Optimal Health and Comfort

The Best Foods to Eat During Your Period for Optimal Health and Comfort

When it comes to managing menstrual symptoms, syncing the foods you eat with your cycle can be incredibly beneficial. By understanding and incorporating certain foods into your routine, you can support your body’s needs and enhance your overall well-being during this time.
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Are Menstrual Blood Clots Normal?

Are Menstrual Blood Clots Normal?

The first time I saw a menstrual clot, I was a preteen. It was during one of my first menstrual cycles,  and I was totally unprepared. I had no idea what it was — my sex ed class hadn’t taught me a thing about this — and I was terrified! I was too embarrassed to ask my mom for help and I had no idea what to do. Luckily, I now know period clots are normal.
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The Toxic Truth About Period Products

The Toxic Truth About Period Products

Living in the age of convenience and consumerism has a toxic underbelly. There have been incredible chemical advancements to make a myriad of products more efficient and effective than ever before, but at what cost? Experimenting with new man-made substances leads even the most prestigious researchers and scientists into somewhat uncharted, chemical waters. 
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How to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Your Advantage

How to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Your Advantage

As period-havers, we move through our menstrual cycles with ups and downs of energy and productivity as our bodies adjust to continual hormonal shifts throughout our cycles. Here’s how to navigate your menstrual cycle and all the phases that come with it.

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Does Period Underwear Smell?

Does Period Underwear Smell?

Period underwear can come with a plethora of questions from non-believers and yet-to-be period underwear converts: Does period underwear smell? How do I wash period underwear? And what do I do to get rid of potential smells? 
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Knowing Your Ride: How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood

Knowing Your Ride: How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood

Knowing the impact of the rise and fall of your hormones on your mood throughout your cycle can allow you to create healthy routines, boundaries and practices to contribute to a more grounded and empowered menstrual experience. 
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Irregular Periods: The Why (and if) Behind Your Period Being Late

Irregular Periods: The Why (and if) Behind Your Period Being Late

The ritualistic aspect of having a regular period has provided a lot of information and guidance to me over the years. Knowing that my period is going to come around a certain time allows me to plan, both emotionally, logistically and physically. Its imminent arrival reminds me and allows me to rest, and nourish myself with certain foods and specific movements. But that deep awareness can be hard to tap into when the menstrual clock doesn’t seem to be wound right each month. 
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Is Period Underwear Worth It?

Is Period Underwear Worth It?

Period underwear is all the rage right now. Designed to absorb menstrual blood, period underwear prevents leaks and stains without feeling wet or bulky. Sounds awesome, right? But does period underwear live up to the hype? How does period underwear even work?!

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