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How long do menstrual cups last with proper care?

How long do menstrual cups last with proper care?

Depending on your cleaning and care habits, menstrual cups can last anywhere from 6 months to 10 years! Reusable menstrual cups should be washed and wiped clean before being reinserted into your v...

How long do menstrual cups last with proper care?

Depending on your cleaning and care habits, menstrual cups can last anywhere from 6 months to 10 years! Reusable menstrual cups should be washed and wiped clean before being reinserted into your v...

How do I use/put in a menstrual cup?

How do I use/put in a menstrual cup?

__Inserting a Menstrual Cup: __ Wash your hands before handling the cup or your going near your body! Begin by sitting, standing, or squatting over the toilet. Hold the folded menstrual cup with o...

How do I use/put in a menstrual cup?

__Inserting a Menstrual Cup: __ Wash your hands before handling the cup or your going near your body! Begin by sitting, standing, or squatting over the toilet. Hold the folded menstrual cup with o...

How can I prevent spilling the menstrual cup when taking it out?

How can I prevent spilling the menstrual cup wh...

Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to menstrual cup removal! Start with a good grip, and pinch the cup to break the suction. Then use your fingers to pull and use your pelvic muscles to h...

How can I prevent spilling the menstrual cup wh...

Slow and steady wins the race when it comes to menstrual cup removal! Start with a good grip, and pinch the cup to break the suction. Then use your fingers to pull and use your pelvic muscles to h...

Do period panties really work?

Do period panties really work?

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...

Do period panties really work?

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...

Where and how is August period care shipped?

Where and how is August period care shipped?

We currently only ship to the US, but we are hoping to ship internationally soon! Stay in the loop by joining our community, the #innercycle. We mostly use FedEx for USA shipments (you will be not...

Where and how is August period care shipped?

We currently only ship to the US, but we are hoping to ship internationally soon! Stay in the loop by joining our community, the #innercycle. We mostly use FedEx for USA shipments (you will be not...

Where are your pads made? What are they made of?

Where are your pads made? What are they made of?

August pads and liners are manufactured in China and are made out of 100% organic cotton sourced from suppliers in Turkey from farms in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Like our tampons, They are ...

Where are your pads made? What are they made of?

August pads and liners are manufactured in China and are made out of 100% organic cotton sourced from suppliers in Turkey from farms in Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan Like our tampons, They are ...

Mental Health Tips & Tools from the August Community

Mental Health Tips & Tools from the August Comm...

#MentalHealthAwareness may only take up 1 month of our calendars but it’s important to focus on it all year around. Keep reading for advice & resources from our Inner Cycle Community to create...

Mental Health Tips & Tools from the August Comm...

#MentalHealthAwareness may only take up 1 month of our calendars but it’s important to focus on it all year around. Keep reading for advice & resources from our Inner Cycle Community to create...

August is paying back the Tampon Tax.

August is paying back the Tampon Tax.

22 states still have the Tampon tax, but we don't believe that anyone should have to pay extra for essential items like period care, so we always do our best to...

August is paying back the Tampon Tax.

22 states still have the Tampon tax, but we don't believe that anyone should have to pay extra for essential items like period care, so we always do our best to...

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental health support?

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental ...

This May, selfmade & August – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Keep reading till the...

Why don't more Asian Americans seek out mental ...

This May, selfmade & August – 2 Asian American founded companies – are shedding some light on the realities of mental health within the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Keep reading till the...