It’s not uncommon to experience brown colored period blood. Whether it’s your first period or your regular monthly, sometimes brown period blood happens. But if you’re wondering “why is my period blood brown?”, we’ve got the 411 for you. Period Blood Color Period blood comes in various shades of red, from bright to dark, as well as brown or black. The color of your period blood can be affected by several factors, including natural hormone level fluctuations and the rate at which the lining of your uterus sheds itself. And it can change throughout the course of a single period.    If ..read more

For International Women’s Day 2023, we spoke to some of our incredible Diva staff to share period stories and lessons, as well as their picks for the products they are raving about! Margaux Consumer Experience Team Lead What is your ideal period day? I love to get cozy in bed, with a warm cup of tea, and play Cat Café. If you don’t have a cat of your own (or even if you do!), try this next time you’re on your period. Taking care of both yourself and a furry friend might be just what you need. What have you learned while working at Diva? Diva has taught me to be open and self-aware of my ..read more

“Certified B Corporations, or B Corps, are for-profit companies at the heart of a global movement of people using the power of business to create a shared, durable prosperity for all.”   – The Complete Guide to B Corp Certification March is B Corp Month March is an important month for celebrating what it means to be a Certified Benefit Corporation. Bringing awareness to how these corporations put people and the planet before profit is an important part of transforming the global economy to benefit us all.    In a time when the world is continually facing crisis and the social ju ..read more

Dr. Maria Rovito is a PhD candidate at Penn State University, with a focus on disability studies, medical humanities, and women and gender studies. Here she discusses her endometriosis research study of Joe V. Meigs’ theory of endometriosis as a “career woman’s disease” and how that contributes to medical racism in its treatment and diagnosis. The Impact of Joe V. Meigs Theory on Endometrial Care Joe V. Meigs was an instructor of surgery and a gynecology professor at Harvard University during the early-20th century. He studied all kinds of gynecological illnesses. However ..read more

Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus (or endometrium). Individuals suffering from endometriosis experience irregular and often painful periods, as well as abdominal and pelvic pain. March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and we’ve connected with Tami Ellis and Leah Haynes, the co-founders of an endometriosis charity, Endometriosis Events, to share their stories. The Diagnosis and Treatment We were both diagnosed with severe (stage IV) endometriosis during our laparoscopic surgeries. Our surgeons were concerned with how ..read more

Do you know your period is coming because of period poops? You’re constipated the week before and then when your period hits, you can’t stop pooping? Or maybe you’re someone who tracks their period, and you’ve noticed some patterns emerging around bowel movements and your period.     There’s a reason for this. What are Period Poops? While that’s obviously not the scientific terminology, there is science behind why “period poops” happen. Cyclical changes in bowel activity can be a result of cyclical changes in hormones of menstruation, specifically progesterone and prostaglandins. &nb ..read more

When setting your personal goals, it’s important to create a timeline and break larger goals down into manageable pieces. Given that each monthly menstrual cycle can be broken down into four parts, here’s why you should consider the phases of your menstrual cycle when looking to achieve long-term goals.     The menstrual cycle is broken down into four phases. Each has different mental and physical strengths and challenges. We have the menstrual phase from days 1-7 (roughly), the follicular phase for the following 7-10 days, the ovulatory phase which lasts approximately 4 days in the ..read more

So, you’ve got a big vacation/wedding/weekend away with someone new coming up and the last thing you want is to get your period. You’ve counted the days, and if you could just get your period to start today, you’d be done in time for the vacation/wedding/sexy getaway. Can sex start your period? With a partner or on your own, can an orgasm jumpstart menstruation?    Here’s the science of it. Does Sex Affect Your Menstrual Cycle? If you’re nearing the beginning of your period, research suggests that orgasming can kick start your period. Score! But how is this possible?     Th ..read more

In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting The Birth Sanctuary Gainesville, soon-to-be Alabama’s only freestanding birth care center. It is midwifery, owned, led, and operated under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Mitchell.     “You can’t live in two different worlds—as a nation to see pregnant individuals that should gestate fully, forced into the situation, but then only be given the worst care of industrialized nations.”   – Dr. Stephanie Mitchell Who is Dr. Stephanie Mitchell? Dr. Stephanie Mitchell is a Certified Professional Midwife with a Bachelor of Science, Mast ..read more

When the pain strikes, you’re likely to try everything possible to figure out how to stop period cramps. Do muscle relaxers help menstrual cramps? Special teas? Any home remedies? Whether or you’ve got your personalized toolkit ready or not, you’re probably also wondering, “is this normal?”    The short answer is yes. But what causes them? And how does knowing that help us figure out what can we do to relieve period cramps? Are Menstrual Cramps Normal? Most people who menstruate experience cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, at some point in their lives. Menstrual cramps can range in ..read more