How to Clean a Reusable Menstrual Cup Once you get started with a reusable menstrual cup, you’ll want to clean it. Cleaning ranges from a quick rinse, special washes and even sanitizing. Technique varies throughout your cycle, in public bathrooms and at the end of your cycle. How to you clean a reusable menstrual cup? Here’s how.
Measuring cervix height for reusable menstrual cup When I first started researching menstrual cups, I wasn’t sure what to make of the measurements they list. I’m still amazed by the number of cups available and the different shapes, sizes and brands. Why are the sizes important? Because women are different sizes internally. This is why many companies recommend that you… Read More
Diva Cup and LENA Cup Comparison The two most popular reusable menstrual cups, the Diva Cup and the LENA Cup have noticeable differences. Are you shopping both cup and wondering which is right for you? Take a detailed look at the Diva Cup verses the LENA Cup here.
Toxins in disposable pads Our skin in the largest organ in our body. It breathes, sweats and also absorbs what we put on it. Toxins in disposable pads are near some of our most sacred and delicate skin. If you haven’t ditched chemically laced disposable pads, you need to immediately. While we can speculate, many of the toxins in disposable… Read More
Ben Wa Balls The first time I heard about Ben Wa Balls I was talking with the Moms at my son’s karate class. I had recently reviewed the KegelSmart trainer and these peaked my interest! The search was on! What are Ben Wa Balls? I’ll tell you! There are several different styles and uses. Ben Wa balls are also known… Read More
Do you know the difference between your vagina and vulva? It was high-school health class. Our instructor stood at the front by the chalk board with a smug look on her face. After writing out the word, she began yelling “Give me a V, Give me an A, Give me a G, Give me an I, Give me an N,… Read More
What’s a Reusable Menstrual Cup? The more I learn about reusable menstrual products, the more I wish I knew about them sooner. I look back on years of disposable period product use and cringe. The toxins in those products don’t belong anywhere near my vagina and I am thankful for my reusable product collection. I use reusable menstrual cups, reusable… Read More
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… Read More
What’s The Green Vagina? A place to find Eco-Friendly vagina living, reusable menstrual products, toxin-free lady care and Female health! Curious about reusable menstrual pads? Your first menstrual cup? Strengthening your pelvic floor pre or post baby? Toxin-free vagina care? You’re in the right place! About Me I’m Jeanette, a 30-something Occupational Therapist and Mom of 4 little boys. I’m… Read More
