Ok, so we have all been there. That feeling when you can not only feel your period coming on but also see it with your facing breaking out in some new zits.  Historically, this would have been kind of annoying that not only do we have to manage our periods but also have to "deal" with our zits. The thing is that even though, yes, period acne is annoying and just adds to what comes around every month, I almost (big emphasis on almost) welcome them because they show me that I need to get my period products ready to go.  So, why do these pimples come around the time of our periods?  ..read more

  If you want to pay the favor back to her, try switching over to a menstrual cup - a reusable and greener option for period care.  Climate change is continuously looming and our impact on the environment is important now more than ever. While we have been used to disposable products like pads and tampons, it is undeniable that they create a lot of waste between plastic applicators, plastic packaging, and non-biodegradable products. In the US alone, it is estimated that there are approximately 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons thrown away each year.  While Yonitox products ..read more

Periods are NEVER painful. April Fool’s! (Did we do that right?) Anyways… There are a lot of myths about periods that we are going to debunk for April Fool’s Day. 1. Periods are the same thing as the menstrual cycle. People often think that their cycle is the same as their period. However, the actual time a person bleeds is known as a period while the menstrual cycle is the whole time from one period to the next.    2.    3.    4. Period blood is just blood.  Period blood isn’t just blood; it is a mixture of the uterine lining, bacteria, and a bit o ..read more

For our last Women’s Wednesdays and to round off International Women’s Month, we are going to be highlighting the monumental policy change that happened this past November in Scotland.    The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill has moved to create period equity by making it so that period products such as pads and tampons are free in public places to all that need them. Schools and colleges now must ensure that period products are freely available. For Scotland, they estimated that this would cost about 24 million pounds a year which is about $32 million.    Th ..read more

This week we are highlighting Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner on our blog. Born in 1912 in Monroe, North Carolina, Kenner was an American inventor and floral designer. Her father, Sidney Nathaniel Davidson, patented a clothing press that was so small for the time that it could fit in suitcases. He went on to invent other things like a stretcher with wheels for hospitals, but made little to no money from them.  Regardless, she credits his innovation as her sparking interest in invention. She went on to finish high school in 1931 and attended Howard University for some time before having to ..read more

Hello Yonitox Tribe!  February is Black History Month. Although we are going to spend this month to recognizing the African American menstrual activists who are contributing to our feminine history, we also want to emphasize that Black History is American History and we will be celebrating black advocates all year.  For this week, we are going to highlight black-led menstrual equity organizations that are currently working to mitigate period poverty through charity, advocacy, and activism.  Half of the world’s population menstruates yet there ..read more

Dorm room living isn’t for the faint at heart. It’s tough living in a shared space, then add the pressure of social distancing on top of things. We can see why so many college students are struggling to adjust to this new way of life.    At Yonitox we care most about our customer’s health and safety first and foremost, so we are here to offer a bit of advice on how you can address your period needs while living in a dorm during a pandemic.    First off, invest in our period panties. Trust us, you’ll thank us later! We understand the concept of period panties can be dauntin ..read more

We are over 6-months into quarantining and it looks like Sister Covid-isha ain’t letting up, okay!? Seriously, the answer is resounding… COVID-19 has affected our period health in more ways than we can imagine. The most astonishing part is that it effects each woman different. Let’s check out some ways it may have left an effect on you:   Much Added Stress As if having a period wasn’t enough to fire off our stressors. Now we have the added pressures of living during a pandemic mixed in. Our daily routines have changed, life is nothing like it once was and this could be negatively affecti ..read more

Women’s Health and Fitness Day 2020 is around the corner. This year, September 20, we will observe a national day that empowers and uplifts women across the nation. While COVID-19 has greatly affected some of the major events that were originally planned, #TEAMYONITOX would like to share with you ways you can support Women’s Health Day this year:       Grab your girl tribe and head outdoors for a safe social distance hike We all could use a little girl-time. Let’s face it, most of us haven’t seen our friends in months thanks to the current pandemic we are living in. So gettin ..read more

Worried about getting your period when school is back in session? Dealing with your cycle during the school year doesn’t have to be the end of the road. In fact, with proper planning this phobia can be eliminated fully. While back to school season is an exciting time for most, for some it can be daunting especially if your monthly is around the corner. Here are some of our favorite hacks that will ensure your back to school experience is smooth sailing, even if there is a “period” at the end of it.     Track everything from your school agenda to your monthly cycle. Whether you use ..read more