Ladies, have you ever been in the middle of intimacy with your partner and had to pause because you're worried about your trusty tampon? Well, it's time to say goodbye to those worries and hello to a new best friend: the menstrual cup!   Menstrual cups are a game-changer when it comes to period protection. They're comfortable, eco-friendly, and can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time (yes, you read that right!) without having to worry about leaks.   But what about after getting intimate? Should you change your menstrual cup right away? The answer is... it depends!   If your cup ..read more

Menstrual cups have gained popularity as an eco-friendly and cost-effective alternative to disposable pads and tampons. However, like all menstrual products, they require proper use and maintenance to avoid discomfort and potential health risks. One common mistake that people make with menstrual cups is leaving them in for too long. So, what happens when you leave a menstrual cup in for 24 hours?   Why is it not recommended to leave the cup in for 24 hours?  While most menstrual cups are rated for 12 hours of wear, there are times when people may accidentally leave it in for longer ..read more

There are a variety of reasons why you could be having a heavy menstrual flow, ranging from hormonal imbalance to endometriosis. The good news is that there are various treatments available depending on the factors that determine a heavy menstrual bleeding.   What defines a "heavy" period? While the personal definition of a heavy period varies from person to person, the medical definition states that a period is heavy when there is enough blood to wet a pad or tampon (or empty your menstrual cup) every hour for several hours in a row. Other symptoms include needing to change your menstrua ..read more

Did you know that your first period is an event to celebrate? Periods are a natural, healthy and important part of a young girl's life. Not only are you one step closer to being grownup (yea!), it's presence means your body is working the way it should. Even more, getting in touch with this new monthly visitor will give you the opportunity to learn a whole lot about yourself along the way. So... To the girls who have questions about their cycle that they might not have thought about, To the girls who have questions but are too afraid or embarrassed to ask, To the girls who are just plain curio ..read more

"A schoolgirl in Kenya has taken her own life after allegedly being shamed in class for having her period and staining her uniform." Shamed by her teacher. That's both sad and infuriating. Period shaming and Period poverty showed their ugly faces, and this young girl became their victim. That happened in Kenya, but it could very well happen in my community. And in yours.  Menstruation. It's 2019, and we are still ashamed to talk about it. It's 2019, and it's still a huge taboo. Many full-grown women are uncomfortable or disgusted (?!) with the subject. They giggle. They blush. T ..read more

You might be already quite familiar with tampons, and you might have been using quite a few along the years. But how do menstrual cups compare to tampons and why would you choose one in favour of the other?    Are tampons uncomfortable for you? So many women feel this way. As tampons absorb the menstrual flow, they expand, triggering discomfort. Given the absorption propriety, tampons often cause vaginal dryness, making the insertion of the subsequent tampons even more difficult.    If you have not used menstrual cups before, you might be surprised to hear that me ..read more

We get a lot of questions both from beginner to advanced users about the Green Rays menstrual cup.   Many of you want to know why and how to use the menstrual cup the best way, how to clean it, what material is it made from and if there are any dangers associated with it.    Popular Greek influencer Victoria Fesenco goes through the frequently asked questions about menstrual cups in general and reviews with love our Green Rays Cup.    Check out the full video on her Youtube channel.     More questions? Head over to our FAQ page or contact us ..read more

      We often get asked a lot of questions about our menstrual cups. Mostly, women are intrigued by the idea but are unclear about how (or if) this product will work for them. So, we thought it was time to have an open, honest discussion about this alternative feminine hygiene product because providing sustainable, healthy period care and having open discussions about menstruation is what we are all about. The fact is, though they seem new and innovative, menstrual cups have actually been around for a while (the first commercial menstrual cup was produced in 1937.) But, the ben ..read more

Over the past decade, there has been a growing popular demand for alternative and sustainable products. The desire to “go green” has colored virtually every industry. What we eat, drink, and wear, the products we use on ourselves, our children and our pets as well as in our homes, even the buildings we live and work in, more of us are making choices that promote health and well being and protect the environment.   Yet when it comes to women's feminine hygiene products, like tampons and sanitary pads, they've strangely been left on the sidelines.   It's as if we've given these produc ..read more

What choices did you have when you last went ‘period’ shopping?  There must have been a box of tampons, a pack of sanitary pads, and…? Well, that’s all the choices you had – a Grand total of two! Even these two choices are far from perfect. For both products, you need multiple changes in a day; they can become really uncomfortable once they absorb lots of liquid; they are pretty pricey for one-time use. If you have an active lifestyle, then you are doomed. You will find it difficult to live ‘life as usual’ during your monthly period cycle. Stepping into a pool is a strict no-no. In fa ..read more