Menstruation

Fun fact, the first period a girl has is called her menarche (say MEN-ar-kee), kind of like anarchy… Which is sort of how your first period can feel. Your body…

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck. So, you have just found period blood that’s not quite… blood-colored. You probably want to know…

Every month, menstruating humans around the world go through what can best be described as an emotional and physical roller coaster. With ups and downs, twist and turns, the hormone…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. Let’s face it, there is nothing quite as annoying as a leaking menstrual cup. Leaks usually occur…

This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta. With so many women saying “enough is enough” to pads and tampons, you may have found yourself…

Feel like your uterus is wringing itself out like a wash cloth? An invisible puppy is using your insides as a chew toy? Then you, my friend, have experienced the…

Two cups – one choice. Lily Cup and Lily Cup Compact are so similar, yet so different. Both menstrual cups are made of the smoothest silicone, are super comfortable and…

While you’re midway through a roller coaster of PMS, cramps and bloating, you’d be forgiven for thinking that periods aren’t all that great. While we’re still living in a culture…

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck. If your period is feeling a little less cranberry juice, and a little more cranberry jam…

Is your menstrual cup rubbing you the wrong way? Don’t panic! You might be able to solve your problem with a simple snip of the stem. Cup trouble can stem…