Culture
Reasons to Switch to Organic Cotton Underwear, Especially During Your Period
When it comes to underwear, comfort and breathability are of paramount importance. Organic cotton, with its soft and natural fibers, provides just that.
Can Daylight Savings Time Affect My Mood?
Fall Back on November 5th, 2023. There’s a reason why many states have considered legislation to remove Daylight Savings Time and enact permanent standard time. Actually, there are quite a few reasons. Studies have examined that springing forward and falling back have impacts on mental...
Cardboard Applicator Tampons Are Becoming Popular Again
This is a good thing. Ten years ago in 2013, a steady decline in the use of cardboard applicator tampons began. Markedly, plastic applicator tampons were introduced and within two years, by 2015, approximately 88% of tampons sold and used were plastic applicator tampons. This popularity among...
Menopause
Seasonal Body Changes: 4 Ways to Support Your Health
Seasonal body changes can affect how you sleep, move, eat, and feel. Temperature, daylight, routines, allergies, and social schedules all shift during the year, so it is normal for your needs to change too. Paying attention to patterns can help you choose practical habits and know when a symptom...
Six Tips for Staying Healthy Down There This Summer
Summer can wreak havoc on our bodies, but in particular, the extra heat and moisture can cause problems with vaginal health if not kept in check. Here are six tips for keeping your vagina healthy this summer -- 1. Wear Cotton Only Cotton is not only hypoallergenic, it allows your skin and vagina...
Why Using Organic Cotton Matters
What is Organic Cotton? Simply put, organic cotton is non-genetically modified and is grown without any synthetic agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. Organic cotton farming methods maintain healthy soil ecosystems, and people, by using natural processes rather than artificial methods....
Menstruation
Why Winged Pads Are Non-Negotiable And What to Look for in 2026
Raise your hand if you've ever stood in the pad aisle at 11 PM or been completely unsure which one won't fail you at 3 AM. We've all been there. Here's the thing nobody says out loud: Most people settle for pads that are just okay. They leak a little They feel like wearing a diaper They're made of...
Teen Period Underwear: 7 Essential PFAS Checks
Learn how to evaluate PFAS-free period underwear for teens, including testing claims, adjustable fit, absorbency, materials, and care.
Heavy Flow Period Underwear: 7 Essential Night Tips
Learn how to choose period underwear for heavy flow overnight, including absorbency, fit, backup protection, care, and safety tips.
Parenthood
Chlorine-Free Baby Wipes: What the Label Means
Learn what chlorine-free baby wipes mean, how to compare materials and ingredients, and when fragrance-free or water-only cleansing may suit sensitive skin.
Disposable vs Reusable Nursing Pads: How to Choose
Compare disposable vs reusable nursing pads for leaks, comfort, hygiene, convenience, laundry, cost, and lower-waste routines while breastfeeding.
Organic Baby Swabs: How to know if they’re truly organic.
A tiny addition to the family tends to be a new adventure, and a new opportunity to introduce clean living. As we all know, clean living extends beyond consumables, and the choices we make can rebound for generations. An item seemingly as simple as organic cotton is often overlooked but comes with...
Pregnancy
Organic Baby Swabs: How to know if they’re truly organic.
A tiny addition to the family tends to be a new adventure, and a new opportunity to introduce clean living. As we all know, clean living extends beyond consumables, and the choices we make can rebound for generations. An item seemingly as simple as organic cotton is often overlooked but comes with...
5 Ways to Cope with PostPartum Depression during Covid-19
Motherhood is a miracle, but in the first few weeks after giving birth, many women will suffer from hormonal imbalances that can cause or exacerbate depression and anxiety. Feeling sad, empty, anxious or disconnected from your baby isn't abnormal -- many physicians say postpartum depression...
5 Signs of a Possible Miscarriage
Being pregnant is one of life's greatest joys. But with that joy also comes anxiety and risks to the mother's body and health. With the many symptoms of early pregnancy, for example back pain, breast tenderness, cramps, and mood swings, it's easy to mistake signs of a miscarriage for the normal...
Sex
The Dark History of the Birth Control Pill
Last week we talked about the importance of respecting your hormones and we've shared in the past how the birth control pill can have an effect on hormones and in turn menstruation. As part of our taking #femininetothemax campaign, we thought it would be a good time to delve in to this topic a...
How Planned Parenthood Saved My Life
Seventeen... what isn't magical at 17? The world is your oyster, your body is in peak physical condition, your brain is absorbing information exponentially, your hormones are in full flush, causing your loins to tingle multiple times a day; and if you were me, you were in love. It was my first...
Loveologist, Sexologist and Fierce Woman: Wendy Strgar Talks Good Clean Love
This past Valentine's Day while we gave you four reasons to use organic and natural personal lubricants, many of us dreamed about gifts we want or how to be spoiled by a significant other. Some of us rushed to book waxes or go shopping for lingerie deals, and some spent hours baking . But how many...
Sustainability
How Should Period Underwear Fit? 7 Proven Ways for Confidence
How should period underwear fit? Learn how sizing, waistbands, leg openings, coverage and absorbency work together to improve comfort and help prevent leaks.
Are Menstrual Cups Safe? 7 Essential Facts You Need
Are menstrual cups safe? Learn about silicone, wear time, cleaning, sterilization, irritation, and menstrual cup use with an IUD.
Cardboard vs. Plastic Tampon Applicators: Waste Impact
Cardboard vs. plastic tampon applicators differ mainly in the materials used to make them and what happens after disposal. Although both perform the same basic function of helping position a tampon comfortably, they differ in raw materials, manufacturing pathways, persistence after disposal, and...