Menstruation

Sometimes, our periods make us feel like amazing god-like creatures. A testament to the wonder of nature! A reminder that our bodies are capable of some truly out-of-this-world things!  And…

At the time of writing this, we’ve spent the better part of a year in a pandemic that has impacted every one of us in one way or another –…

If you’re an Intimina blog reader, then congratulations! You’ve been taking some important steps to become more informed about your body. Not to toot our own horn (though we have…

Most of us have a basic understanding of ovulation, the process where the female body releases one or more eggs, typically monthly, in hopes of becoming fertilized. If these eggs…

So you’ve finally converted to a menstrual cup. Congratulations! You’re taking big steps in choosing the best period options for your body, wallet, and the planet.  You’ve started bleeding, in…

One of the best things about menstrual cups is that with the right care, they can last you years! And the care that makes sure your cup keeps in tip-top…

Everything in nature works in cycles, and the female body is no different.  There are seasons of fertility and creation, shedding, and renewal. There’s a time to be out and…

Retrograde menstruation. Unless you’ve experienced it or work in gynecology, you probably haven’t heard of it.  No, it doesn’t have to do with where your Astrological sign is, or where…

We all have our own unique relationships with our periods. Periods can be painful, messy, funny, confusing, really the list of feelings people have towards their periods is infinite.  Using…

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