Can a Menstrual Cup Cause a Yeast Infection? Yeast infections are seriously unpleasant. As soon as you get a yeast infection, you wonder how it happened and want to do everything you can to prevent it from happening again. For many menstruators, yeast infections can be linked to changes in the vagina during, before or after menstruation. What causes a…
Natural Menstrual Pain Remedies
Natural menstrual pain remedies I think it’s safe to say that most people know they can take an ibuprofen or Tylenol for menstrual pain and cramps. However, these pharmaceutical options overlook the many natural period pain remedies that are available. While some of them may not be available at your local pharmacy, they do not contain the side effects and…
Pamper Your Period Giveaway!
Pamper Your Period Giveaway! Switching to natural products has been amazing for many menstruators. To celebrate some of these amazing brands, I’m hosting a giveaway where one lucky person will win a Bestie Kit from Taylor’s, a reusable pad from Billettes Baubles and an amber bracelet from The Amber Monkey! Giveaway is open to the USA and ends 8/31. Details…
Why Does My Menstrual Cup Hurt? Troubleshooting Menstrual Cup Pain
Why Does my Menstrual Cup Hurt? Troubleshooting Menstrual Cup Pain Menstrual cups can be amazing. However, there is a learning curve that can be easier or more difficult for some cup users. I’m often asked, “Why does my menstrual cup hurt?” Menstrual cup pain can make or break your relationship with a cup. Luckily, troubleshooting menstrual cup pain can be…
10 Signs You Have Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles
10 Signs You Have Weak Pelvic Floor Muscles The pelvic floor is a complex system of muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue. This support sling closes the large opening in your pelvis and supports pelvic organs so they function properly. Having a weak pelvic floor can mean many different things: incontinence, different symptoms during the month as hormones change…
The Best Cloth Pads for PostPartum – A Resource Guide
The Best Cloth Pads for PostPartum – A Resource Guide I am the proud Mom of 4 boys. Like most things, the first birth was a huge learning experience. After getting a terrible rash on the backs of my legs all the way up to the middle of my back from the disposable postpartum pads the hospital provided, I found…
The Best Menstrual Cup Revealed
The Best Menstrual Cup Revealed We often want the best. We want the best food, the best transportation and the best products we can afford. It shouldn’t surprise you that many people also want the best menstrual cup. Finding the best menstrual cup is very important because it’s worn inside your vagina and many users even wear their menstrual cup…
Washing Cloth Pads Without an Electric Washer
Washing Cloth Pads Without an Electric Washer Washing cloth pads without an electric washer is something that would have been familiar to my Great Grandmother. Disposable products weren’t around when she was younger and I have fond memories of seeing her washboard, with many miles, out on display. In fact, my Great Grandmother used to do all of her laundries…
Menstrual Cups For High Cervix
Menstrual Cups For High Cervix Figuring out the height of your cervix during menstruation may be the most important piece of information to have when picking out a menstrual cup. High cervix menstrual cup users face different challenges than low cervix menstrual cup users because they need varying capacity and a long enough total cup length to easily get the…
The Keela Cup – The Most Eagerly Awaited Menstrual Cup Release
The Keela Cup – The Most Eagerly Awaited Menstrual Cup Release The Keela Cup made waves when the company introduced a reusable menstrual cup with a pull stem that breaks the cup’s seal with your vaginal walls, often one of the trickiest parts of cup removal. The stem allows users to break the cup’s seal with an easy, one-handed movement…