Colorful Period? What Do Menstrual Blood Colors Mean + What’s Normal? Menstruation can be a mystery for many. From the lack of open discussion about periods and menstruation in general to a deficit in general public knowledge and information taught at home and in classrooms…menstruators are left with many questions about the process overall. If you menstruate, you may find…
It’s 2019, Why Are We So Afraid to Talk About Our Vaginas?
It’s 2019, Why Are We So Afraid to Talk About Our Vaginas? I imagine where historical feminists and reproductive advocates thought we would be in 2019. I’m sure they didn’t picture us fighting for control over our reproductive health and still unable to utter the word Vagina. Leona Chalmers patented the first menstrual cup circa 1937 (1) however these toxin-free…
Merula Cup Review
Merula Cup Review The Merula cup is a unique and intriguing menstrual cup made in Germany out of 100% medical grade silicone. The Merula cup was originally founded by Merle-Marie Forstmann when she first heard of menstrual cups in 2011 and dove into designing the Merula in 2012. The Merula Cup is available in the classic and XL. I have been…
The Green Vagina Chat Group Giveaway – January 2019
I want to host a giveaway just for group members! If you are in The Green Vagina chat on Facebook you can earn points towards a $20 USD GC to any of the shops in my cup & shop list. If any don’t have a GC listed you can get PayPal so you can put it towards the cup you…
Over $1000 in Eco-Friendly Prizes! Enter through 1/10
Have you made the switch to sustainable living? Along with living an Eco-friendly menstrual lifestyle comes the use of sustainable products & brands. Brands who care about the environment, how they manufacture and package products and about how they impact your well-being. In addition to reusable menstrual products I use items like a reusable water bottle, bamboo toothbrush, cloth wipes…
Menstrual Cups for Teens
The number of menstrual cups on the market can be overwhelming. Many brands offer two sizes, a small for persons under 30 who have not given birth and/or have a light flow. The large is typically recommended for persons over 30 who have given birth and/or have a heavy flow. Where does that leave teens? Luckily, there are several brands…
Urinary Incontinence
What is Urinary Incontinence? One of the rudest and most inappropriate things ever said to me came from a nurse! When leaving the delivery room, moments after I had my son, she said “wait until you see how you pee yourself after delivering a 9lb baby.” I thought, what a horrible thing to say! Her words have stuck with me…
DivaCup has Quietly Released a Model 0 and I have one!
DivaCup has Quietly Released a Model 0 and I have one! If you’re familiar with DivaCup, you know they have a Model 1 and a Model 2. Traditionally, the Model 1 is the small Diva and the Model 2 is the large Diva. Everything has changed! DivaCup has quietly placed the Diva Model 0 / DivaCup Model Teen size on…
Claripharm Claricup Review – A size for everyone!
Claripharm Claricup Review – A size for everyone! The Claripharm Claricup may possibly have a menstrual cup size for everyone! Available in 4 sizes, these deep violet cups are made in France and have a flexible stem that can be left on the cup or trimmed to meet your needs. In addition to the huge range of sizes, Claricups have…
Merry Vagmas Giveaway Extravaganza!
Welcome to the Merry Vagmas Giveaway Extravaganza – Over $630 in Prizes! The Holiday season is the perfect time of year for reusable menstrual products. The gift of toxin-free menstrual and vaginal/vulva care is one that lasts all year, benefits a lifetime and avoids littering the planet. Toxin-free menstrual products make great gifts for many reasons. Our Vaginas are often forgotten during gift-giving…