In recent years, the conversation around sustainable living and eco-friendly alternatives has gained momentum. From reusable shopping bags to electric vehicles, individuals are seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact and make conscious choices. One area where this shift is particularly impactful is in menstrual care. Period underwear has emerged as a revolutionary product that not only provides comfort and convenience but also helps you save a substantial amount of money in the long run. The Cost Comparison between period underwear and disposables. Let's break down the numbers to u ..read more

As women age, they undergo a natural biological transition known as perimenopause, signaling the eventual end of their reproductive years. This phase, occurring typically in the late 30s to early 50s, is marked by various hormonal changes that can lead to a range of symptoms.  Understanding Perimenopause Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, which is the point when a woman stops menstruating altogether. During perimenopause, the ovaries gradually reduce their production of estrogen and progesterone, leading to irregular menstrual cycles and a variety of symptoms ..read more

Hormonal imbalances can wreak havoc on our overall well-being, affecting mood, energy levels, and even fertility. If you're looking for a natural way to address these issues, you may want to consider maca root. Maca, scientifically known as Lepidium meyenii, has gained popularity as a potent adaptogen and hormone-balancing superfood.  Understanding Maca Maca is a cruciferous vegetable that's native to the Andes Mountains in Peru. Its root has been used for centuries by indigenous people for its exceptional health properties. Maca is known as an adaptogen, which means it helps the body a ..read more

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards sustainable and comfortable alternatives to traditional menstrual products. One of the most exciting innovations in this space is period underwear. These garments are changing the way people experience their periods, offering a more eco-friendly, cost-effective, and comfortable solution. In this article, we will explore the world of period underwear and the benefits of choosing this option for your menstrual needs. The Rise of Period Underwear Traditional disposable menstrual products, such as tampons and pads, have been the go-to choi ..read more

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. It is an incurable gynaecological disorder that in some is symptomless; in others it is painful and extremely debilitating. Endometriosis occurs when the endometrial lining, normally located inside the uterus grows outside the uterus. This can occur in the pelvis, peritoneum, ovaries, vagina, fallopian tubes, uterosacral ligaments, rectum, bladder, and intestines. The problem is that too often the disorder isn’t diagnosed, leaving women suffering pain that lasts years undiagnosed & unexplained!   Photo: Cristina Gareau WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT ENDOMETRIO ..read more

  Ever feel like your hormones have all of the control? It’s not just your imagination -crying one minute, ecstatic the next, even sometimes off-the-walls horny. We women can sometimes be combinations of ever-rotating energy, hormones and emotions, and we may well have our menstrual cycle to thank. Despite it occurring on repeat every month, we can still feel out of control of our own bodies and minds. We still have a long way to go to understand exactly how our menstrual cycles affect our overall wellbeing, but lately, experts have been taking what we do know and using that inf ..read more

Should you have sex on your period? Does sex on your period bother you? Should you avoid sex on your period? All are questions we as women & menstruators will have asked ourselves, and probably been asked by friends and partners. And as ever with the inner workings of our complicated selves, nothing is as straightforward as it seems when it comes to periods and sex drive. It’s a minefield of misconceptions, taboos, fears, and fantasies; and what’s more, rational and scientific explanations conflict with actual human experience. Women’s sex drives have often been overlooked in the past, and ..read more

We have come a long way in our menstrual protection, understanding our bodies and working with our periods instead of against them. However one thing that we cannot work with or take lightly is Toxic Shock Syndrome. Not just found in women, men and children are also technically liable to develop the disease as it can happen in any area of the body, if bacteria enter the blood stream. Nevertheless, as menstruating women, we are more susceptible to it due to use of tampon & cup intra vaginal menstrual protection and contraceptive diaphragm or cap. As with so many things, knowledge and awaren ..read more

Period poverty severely impacts opportunities for women and girls in many parts of the world by restricting their education and employment opportunities. Lack of access to menstrual products and clean sanitary facilities directly impacts women and continuously feeds the poverty cycle.  30% of girls in Africa DROP OUT of school because they fall behind in their studies or are ashamed to attend school after being teased by their peers for soiling their clothes with blood.  In rural Zimbabwe I met the Numwa Women’s Support Group, who initiated their sanitary wear project to me ..read more

The books tell you what to expect when you’re expecting, they tell you what size fruit your growing baby is today, they tell you what to buy, what to eat. They tell you about labour & delivery plans and your ‘how to prepare for your preferred birth plan’. They even tell you what to expect once your expected baby arrives, the noises, the colours of poop and all of the glorious ins and outs of a new born. But what about you? Your body has housed, nourished, protected, grown and delivered a baby. Despite what some social medias may lead you to believe, you’re not made of elastic and the reper ..read more