The first talk with your daughter about periods is an important one. It can leave an everlasting imprint on her. Therefore, it’s important as parents and guardians to be adequately prepared for the opportunity whenever it presents itself. The period talk unfolds differently in every family and often quite out of the blue. In fact, we believe it is a good idea to be proactive about having the conversation with her. Not because she’s going to find out anyway, but because it’s important that she learns about it the right way and from the right people. The right time Any time after your daughter ..read more

There are many ways to make a hike enjoyable as well as sustainable. In our previous article we covered everything you need to think about before you even start your hike; how to choose a trail, what time of year to hike and the best way to travel to your destination.  However, your sustainable decision making doesn’t stop once you reach the trail head. After you have chosen your hiking location, and your environmentally friendly method of transport, there are many different things to consider to ensure that your hike remains sustainable throughout. You will need to take enough water to s ..read more

As a menstrual cup user, you are choosing an environmentally sustainable period care option. Not only are they good for the environment, menstrual cups also give you great freedom and flexibility, especially during your outdoor activities. So why not continue with your environmentally friendly choices, and start to consider ways in which you can make your outdoor activities as sustainable as possible too? Hiking is a wonderful way to stay active, keep fit, enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with nature. This pastime is enjoyed by people from different backgrounds, cultures and generations ..read more

Are you looking for a unique and sustainable Christmas gift for a loved one this year? Have you considered giving the gift of a menstrual cup? It’s surprising how many women still have not heard of the benefits of switching from traditional disposable period care products to a menstrual cup. Yet, once they hear about them and make the change, the overwhelming majority never look back! Perhaps you have tried to convince others that they should give a cup a go but they just don’t want to take the risk of trying something different. Or, perhaps a loved one has hinted at their desire to try a cup ..read more

So, you may have a prolapsed uterus. Yet, you’re curious about using menstrual cups. But you’re also cautious about it. Will it make your prolapse worse? Can you still use one even though your uterus is prolapsed? We explore these questions and more below. What Is a Prolapse? A uterine prolapse is when the uterus has fallen down into the vagina. This is frequently due to pelvic floor muscle and ligament weakness. This condition can actually occur at any age. However, it is most common in women who: Have recently been pregnant Had a difficult delivery Delivered a large baby Are overweight or o ..read more

As we aim to provide period dignity to women around the world, we should also be encouraging each woman’s responsibility towards environmental sustainability. Women have come a long way through history negotiating the rough terrains of period management. It’s time we paid attention to the ecological cost of our period management choices. Back in time The first ever historical mention of a sanitary pad, is in an amusing tale involving a 4th century Hellenic mathematician known as Hypatia of Alexandria. She is supposed to have thrown her menstrual rag at an admirer to discourage him. Well, if t ..read more

The need to make menstrual management economically sustainable for all The global discourse on period dignity goes hand in hand with economic sustainability of menstrual management. It takes only a quick review of the relevant literature to see how closely linked “period shame” is to the accessibility of hygiene infrastructure and affordability of hygiene products. In our article on Menstrual Education and Period Dignity we acknowledged that period dignity was a greater challenge for girls in economically weaker communities. Period management is widely nuanced depending on region, communi ..read more

To coincide with Environmenstrual week which runs from the 19th-25th October 2020, Ruby Cup will be offering 20% off their blue menstrual cups.  It is hoped that during this time, more awareness can be raised around the hidden chemicals and plastics usually found in conventional menstrual products. This promotion will also focus on encouraging women to make the switch to reusable and organic period care options as a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative. Through starting the conversation around how to more sustainably manage periods, discussion and awareness can also ..read more

Surprisingly, your menstrual cycle can indicate specific underlying health conditions. However, this doesn’t mean that each woman experiences similar symptoms or a similar flow when it comes to their period. Getting to know your own flow may help you determine your health, your stress levels, whether or not you are pregnant, and so much more. Yet, there is a ton of debate on what a ‘normal’ or ‘average’ flow means. In this article, we’ll uncover how you can measure your flow (and get to know it!), as well as what an average flow truly means. Let’s take a closer look! What is an ‘Average’ Flow ..read more

I love being outdoors. Whether it’s spending the weekend trekking up mountains, or camping beside a natural lake, for me, there’s nothing better than being outside for as long as physically possible. There’s very little that can stop me from spending time in the great outdoors. Last year in Mae Chaem; a beautifully scenic province in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I completed a 104km ultramarathon through a typhoon. The year before, I battled a storm in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, as I attempted to hike Mount Kinabalu; the tallest mountain in Malaysia. Unfortunately the climb was rained off a ..read more