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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,...
Chlorine-Free Pads: What We Use Instead and Why It Matters to Us
Chlorine-free pads are designed without conventional chlorine bleaching, but understanding what that actually means requires looking beyond the front of the package. Materials, whitening methods, fragrance, absorbency, backing construction, and certification all...
The Truth About Organic Period Pads: What the Packaging May Not Tell You
Flip over a regular pad packaging. Try to find a full ingredient list. You probably won't find one. That is not an accident. According to CBS News, the FDA classifies menstrual pads as medical devices, which means brands are not legally required to tell you what is...
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.
5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Taking Care of Your Period Underwear
Taking care of period underwear properly is essential to ensuring their longevity and effectiveness. However, there are common mistakes that many people make when it comes to caring for their period underwear.
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...
New York’s Air Quality Issue: The Urgency of Embracing Clean Products
More Canadian wildfire smoke is heading to the NY/NJ Metro. What can we do? New York City, one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world, known for its vibrant energy and iconic skyline, is also renowned for its challenges with air pollution. The...
The Benefits Of Period Underwear That AI Doesn’t Share
Do we know our bodies better than AI? That shouldn’t even be a question. The exponential growth of AI has now ebbed and flowed into the world of health and wellness. More specifically, individuals are now seeking answers about women’s health and wellness from...