IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The magic of a pros & cons list 02 / How to construct your list 03 / Tips for getting through a date when your period just started 04 / How to hack your cycle for better dates POV: It’s 6:14 p.m. You hear the “ding” come through on your …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why you should be checking your cervix 02 / How to check your cervix: Step-by-step 03 / What does the cervix feel like? 04 / What to look for when checking your cervix 05 / How to manually check your cervix 06 / How to visually check your cervix It’s …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The Flex Cup origin story 02 / The idea 03 / The acquisition 04 / What’s next The Flex Cup origin story It all started so glamorously: Me in my bathroom, with my pants around my ankles, swearing to myself while trying to remove my first menstrual cup. It was …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Because tampons are so last century 02 / What’s a menstrual disc, again? 03 / 25 reasons to give menstrual discs a shot Because tampons are so last century If you’ve been using pads and tampons as your period product staples since your pre-teen years, we’ve got news: It might …
This is officially our favorite pocket of the internet You know what makes any day a better one? Period memes. Not to be dramatic, but these menstruation-adjacent Tweets and TikToks are the only things that have been holding me together for the last few months—accompanied maybe by my UberEats deliveries and the glimpses of summer …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s pelvic floor physical therapy all about? 02 / What’s pelvic floor dysfunction? 03 / How does PFPT help with pelvic floor dysfunction? 04 / In-person pelvic floor physical therapy vs. at-home exercises 05 / Pelvic floor muscle exercises to try at home How to tone, stretch, and strengthen your …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19) 02 / Aquarius (Jan 20–Feb 18) 03 / Pisces (Feb 19–March 20) 04 / Aries (March 21–April 19) 05 / Taurus (April 20–May 20) 06 / Gemini (May 21–June 20) 07 / Cancer (June 21–July 22) 08 / Leo (July 23–Aug 22) 09 / Virgo (Aug …
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As you know, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re riding solo, you may feel inclined to sulk in your baggiest PJs, swiping left and right in hopes of not being the last person in your friend group to snag a partner. WE’VE GOT NEWS: Not gonna happen. We’re giving you 14 reasons …
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“Potential benefits of cannabis vaginal suppositories include pain management, the reduction of inflammation, and localized muscle relaxation.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s the difference between CBD & THC? 02 / What’s a suppository? 03 / Evidence for & against weed suppositories 04 / What can CBD & THC suppositories help with? 05 / How …
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The holidays. They’re automatically wholesome, full of so much forced goodness and generosity that you can’t help but half-smile when your favorite Christmas song plays on the radio – until it starts playing on a loop in your head when you’re trying to fall asleep. Thank u, next, except with AG’s holiday album. For most …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s an IUD? And what’s it have to do with period products? 02 / IUD displacement & expulsion: The research 03 / Menstrual cup & IUD: Safe to use together? 04 / Can I use a menstrual disc with an IUD? Re: Choosing the right menstrual products when you have …
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“Gratitude has grown into more than a ritual – in many ways, it’s a forum for us to be ourselves and share our humanity with our colleagues.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How the Flex gratitude tradition was born 02 / Focusing on authenticity: Memorable takeaways from Flex gratitude meetings 03 / Gratitude on a …
Whether in person or by mail, make sure you cast your ballot in this year’s election: Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020. IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / I Haven’t Registered to Vote: What Should I Do? 02 / I Want to Vote by Mail: How Do I Request a Mail-In Ballot? 03 / I’m …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Stage 1: Menstruation 02 / Stage 2: The Follicular Phase 03 / Stage 3: Ovulation 04 / Stage 4: The Luteal Phase TL/DR: Your period is not synonymous with your cycle— but it happens during your menstrual cycle, which is broken down into four distinct phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, …
In honor of Pride, I interviewed a few Flex customers who identify as LGBTQ+ and asked them what it means to choose love over fear. What I walked away with was a verbal wedding invitation, dating advice, a new-found understanding of period poops, and the greatest feeling of what I can only call “magic.” And …
