For many women, experiencing irritation, sensitivity, or allergic reactions in the vaginal area can be uncomfortable, distressing, and even debilitating. These issues can arise for a variety of reasons, ranging from hygiene practices to allergic reactions to certain...
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Modern Day Sexist Bullying
Syndicated from www.CelebrateWomanToday.com Most of us have memories of the “good old” days when most of our social development happened out on the school playground; some fond and others brutal, both in years later resulting in nostalgic smiles or painful scars....
Summer Eco-Oriented Road Trip Destinations: U.S. National Parks
For many of us, summer is the ideal time to take a vacation. Kids don’t have school, the weather is beautiful, and there is no better time to lounge at the beach and jump into the ocean. But for some, trips to exotic locations can be expensive and impractical. And why...
5 Ways to Have a Blast this Summer & Stay Safe
This summer, be the woman you want to be all winter.... Show off your body boogie-boarding at the beach, whether it’s “beach ready” or not! Go to Six Flags and whip your hair back and forth, intentionally or unintentionally, on their roller coasters. Learn how to...
Fierce Woman of the Month: Bonnie Carroll, Founder of TAPS
Today, most of us are settling back in to our routine after what was an extended holiday week. But how many of us actually took the time to think about what the holiday actually means? The 4th of July is not only about celebrating our country’s independence, but it’s...
Period Talk: A Parent’s Guide to Changing the “Ew” to “Phew” and Fun!
The average girl starts her menses between the ages of 12 and 14 and most young girls in Americadon’t receive sexual or reproductive health education till much later, if at all. And whatever age they do receive it, some consider it to be too late. For example, many...
Tracking Your Period…On Your Phone!
Some benefits of knowing when your period is coming: - Making sure Aunt Flo & your boyfriend don’t come to town the same day. - Not having to stuff toilet paper wads down your underpants. - Not having to use leaves while backpacking...
Father’s Day Special: Inspiring and Fierce Men in Feminine Hygiene
Once a month we choose one woman to feature in our Fierce Woman Series based on extraordinary initiatives she is taking to make positive changes in the world. We like to define and call these women “fierce women.” This month in honor of Father’s Day this Sunday we...
Fierce Woman of the Month: Komal Garewal, College Female Activist
Since we first launched our Fierce Women Series, we’ve featured “fierce women” of all ages, from a high school teen who beat the TSS odds and an 81 year old runner who holds the fastest time in the NYC Marathon for her age group. With May being the biggest graduating...
Perspectives on Menstruation from Different Cultures
After reading a strange story in the Huffington Post about a maid who was charged with putting her period blood in her employer’s coffee, it got me thinking about the ways periods and women are conceptualized in various cultural contexts. Some traditional healers and...
Your Vagina’s Sexual Health
Vaginas often have minds of their own and they can be quite naughty. Whether it’s dealing with an out of whack period cycle, psyching out about an itch, or falling for a hottie when your brain is warning you against the said-hottie, vaginas love causing stress. I’m...









