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How to Build Your Emergency Period Kit for Back to School

How to Build Your Emergency Period Kit for Back...

Maybe this is the last thing that you want to hear but we can’t be delulu forever…Back to School season is upon us. Some of you are just a week...

How to Build Your Emergency Period Kit for Back...

Maybe this is the last thing that you want to hear but we can’t be delulu forever…Back to School season is upon us. Some of you are just a week...

FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill for Americans.

FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth c...

HUGE FREAKING NEWS. On Thursday July 13th, 2023, in a historic decision for healthcare, the Food and Drug AdministrationĀ approvedĀ the first hormonal contraceptive pill to be sold over-the-counter across the U.S,...

FDA approves the first over-the-counter birth c...

HUGE FREAKING NEWS. On Thursday July 13th, 2023, in a historic decision for healthcare, the Food and Drug AdministrationĀ approvedĀ the first hormonal contraceptive pill to be sold over-the-counter across the U.S,...

Learn about Uterine Fibroids from a Board-Certified Radiologist

Learn about Uterine Fibroids from a Board-Certi...

Did you know that your symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding may be due to uterine fibroids? Are you wondering what UFs are and how doctors diagnose them? Expert insights from...

Learn about Uterine Fibroids from a Board-Certi...

Did you know that your symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding may be due to uterine fibroids? Are you wondering what UFs are and how doctors diagnose them? Expert insights from...

Fighting back Against Anti-Trans Legislation with Point of Pride

Fighting back Against Anti-Trans Legislation wi...

More legislation targeting trans people's basic human rights has been introduced in recent months than in the preceding decades combined. Certain bills are attempting to limit access to healthcare and...

Fighting back Against Anti-Trans Legislation wi...

More legislation targeting trans people's basic human rights has been introduced in recent months than in the preceding decades combined. Certain bills are attempting to limit access to healthcare and...

Can I swim when I am on my period?

Can I swim when I am on my period?

You can totally swim on your period! It's good exercise and may even relieve cramps. Tampons are a great period product to wear while swimming, or spending all day at the beach! You might have a ...

Can I swim when I am on my period?

You can totally swim on your period! It's good exercise and may even relieve cramps. Tampons are a great period product to wear while swimming, or spending all day at the beach! You might have a ...

Meet Theresa: An Intersex Menstruator Fighting for Inclusivity.

Meet Theresa: An Intersex Menstruator Fighting ...

Introduce yourself. ā€œHi there! My name is Theresa Marie Duran and I prefer she/they pronouns. I am a barista in my normal day to day life and, on the side,...

Meet Theresa: An Intersex Menstruator Fighting ...

Introduce yourself. ā€œHi there! My name is Theresa Marie Duran and I prefer she/they pronouns. I am a barista in my normal day to day life and, on the side,...

Can I use a menstrual cup if I just started menstruating?

Can I use a menstrual cup if I just started men...

Menstrual cups are safe to use even if you have just started menstruating. If you try it and it feels uncomfortable, you can also try other sustainable options like August's organic cotton pads and...

Can I use a menstrual cup if I just started men...

Menstrual cups are safe to use even if you have just started menstruating. If you try it and it feels uncomfortable, you can also try other sustainable options like August's organic cotton pads and...

Will coffee make my cramps worse on my period?

Will coffee make my cramps worse on my period?

There are many studies confirming that coffee intensifies period cramps, since it can make the blood vessels in your uterus tighten. Coffee can be enjoyed at the right times of your menstrual cycl...

Will coffee make my cramps worse on my period?

There are many studies confirming that coffee intensifies period cramps, since it can make the blood vessels in your uterus tighten. Coffee can be enjoyed at the right times of your menstrual cycl...

How do you use period panties?

How do you use period panties?

Period underwear are just like regular underwear, except they have extra layers of fabric that absorb your menstrual blood during your period. There are different kinds of period underwear for ligh...

How do you use period panties?

Period underwear are just like regular underwear, except they have extra layers of fabric that absorb your menstrual blood during your period. There are different kinds of period underwear for ligh...