Vagina Weightlifting – Yes it’s a real thing + my experience getting started! Repeat after me. The vagina is a muscle. The vagina is a muscle. When people talk about vaginal tightness and issues including prolapses like cystocele & rectocele, urinary incontinence and lack of vaginal sensation there is a possibility that their vagina muscle isn’t as strong as it…
V-Day Giveaway with 2 Winners!
V-Day Giveaway with 2 Winners! Valentine’s Day is approaching! Shopping for Valentine’s Day gifts can be challenging, especially for someone who cares about the environment. I used to ask for flowers on Valentine’s Day and then watch an expensive boquet wilt and die and I felt like we were literally throwing away money. Reusable menstrual products & toxin-free care make…
Modibodi Sale 15% off Coupon for Period & Incontinence Underwear & Clothing Sitewide
Have you been waiting for a Modibodi coupon to buy period and/or incontinence underwear? Now’s your chance! Starting January 23rd and ending January 28th, 2019 save 15% Sitewide at Modibodi using coupon AUSSIETIME. Shop via my affiliate here and save on your favorites or new soon to be favorites!
Has Your Anatomy Fallen & Can’t Get Back Up? Common Prolapse Types, Causes & Treatments
Has Your Anatomy Fallen & Can’t Get Back Up? Common Prolapse Types, Causes & Treatments The first time I heard of a cystocele was during my 6 week postpartum appointment. My OB commented that I had a “small cystocele” and included that we didn’t need to worry about it until I was in my 40’s and it started causing issues. As…
Colorful Period? Why Do Menstrual Blood Colors Mean + What’s Normal?
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…