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9 Life Hacks, Using Period Pads and Maxim Product!
In the spirit of #healthymenstruation and being a green feminine hygiene queen, we've compiled a list of life hacks for you, using leftover period pads and Maxim Hygiene products. It's a great way to recycle unused and disliked products that have been sitting in the...
Women’s Health Wearables and Tech that Help with Periods and Pregnancy
It's no longer enough to track your run or even your heartbeat while you run; what's monitoring your baby's heartbeat when you run? Women's health wearables and tech apps have moved way beyond fitness to focus on pertinent issues like reproductive health, from...
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...
5 Signs of Hormonal Imbalance
As an almost-30 year old woman who takes medication for hypothyroidism, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, depression, hormonal imbalance and insulin regulation, I can tell you that a healthy endocrine system is the key to figuring out your overall health. From websites...
Five Sleep Health Benefits for Women and Menstruation
We don't have to tell you why sleep is important, but we can tell you that you're not the only one losing sleep during that time of the month. The National Sleep Foundation found that 23% of women report disrupted sleep in the week before their periods and a full 30%...
Why Swimming on Your Period in the Pool is Totally OK
Have you ever been stuck at home and bummed on a beautiful summer day because all of your friends are out at the pool swimming and having fun? Is it because you're on your period and you don't feel comfortable getting in the water? Don't worry! We've got some tips to...
5 Puberty Conversations Every Girl Should Have with Her Father
No doubt, there are some puberty conversations we never want to have with our parents, much less our fathers (especially as young girls). The idea of talking to Dad about sex and boobs can make you want to squeal, but the influence you have as a daughter over his...
3 Pivotal Period Policy Actions in New York and Around the Globe
I'm a New Yorker. There's no doubt about it. I'm a straight shooter and I know how to seamlessly devour a slice of pizza while weaving through NYC traffic and answering emails on my smart phone. Even after almost three years of living in Los Angeles, where I learned...
Gearing Up for Mother’s Day and Menstrual Hygiene Day by Giving
Mothers and menstruation. They are so deeply connected. So are fathers for that matter, as Natalie Berthold, the most amazing family constellation therapist, shared with us not too long ago. We should probably do a follow up post with her about the family...
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...