IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Best period products for spotting 02 / Best period products for a light or medium flow 03 / Best period products for heavy flow 04 / Best period products for painful periods (dysmenorrhea) 05 / What else to consider when choosing a period product The highlights The full read Finding …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Menstruation in the workplace 02 / The case for menstrual leave 03 / What opponents of period leave suggest 04 / Concerns around disclosure 05 / Considerations for menstrual leave 06 / Learn more Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea offer employees menstrual leave—the opportunity to take time off during an …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What causes butt cramps on your period? 02 / How common are period butt cramps? 03 / How to get rid of period butt cramps 04 / Other symptoms (and when to talk to a doctor) They’re a real-life pain in the a$$. Sorry (not sorry) for the bad pun. …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s that lump in my vagina? 02 / What is a Bartholin’s cyst? 03 / What if the lump is near my vagina, not in it? 04 / When to see a doctor 05 / Key takeaways Everything you need to know about what goes bump in the night. And …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is a vital sign? 02 / Making menstruation the fifth vital sign 03 / Interpreting your period: normal vs abnormal 04 / Cycle tracking is key 05 / Key Takeaways Medical professionals agree that menstruation is a key indicator of overall health You’re probably familiar with the “we’re talking …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What are UTIs and how do they happen? 02 / The vaginal microbiota and UTIs 03 / What role does vaginal pH play? 04 / How to support a healthy vaginal pH balance 05 / Can a UTI go away on its own? When to see a doctor 06 / …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The plastic problem 02 / The 4 Rs: Options for reducing our impact 03 / Sustainable swaps for a healthier planet 04 / Key takeaways Simple ways to clean up your bathroom act Most of us are doing our best to make better choices for the environment…we avoid plastic cutlery, …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / A better solution for periods & pleasure 02 / Shifting the period sex script 03 / How Flex Disc creates a solution 04 / Period freedom is sexual freedom When Flex® first came to market in 2016, Founder and CEO Lauren Schulte Wang was elated at the fact that she …
Period poverty—the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and resources—affects 500 million people worldwide. IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is Menstrual Hygiene Day? 02 / Why does it matter? 03 / What can you do to help? 04 / Looking for more? At Flex®, we’re driven by the desire to change the narrative …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The menstrual cycle phases 02 / Different ways to track your cycle 03 / Cycle tracking & birth control 04 / What you can learn from tracking your cycle 05 / How to plan around your menstrual cycle Ever noticed how you’re super horny during a certain few days each …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The history of reproductive justice 02 / Angela Doyinsola Aina 03 / Jackie Edouard and Zakia Haughton 04 / Linda Goler Blount 05 / Young Black Women for Choice (YB4C) 06 / Chelsea VonChaz 07 / Resources ICYMI: This year’s theme for Black History Month, set by the Association for …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How is Flex Reusable Disc different from the original Flex Disc? 02 / How do I clean Flex Reusable Disc in between wears? 03 / Can I wear it during sex? 04 / Where and when can I get Flex Reusable Disc? We’re so excited to announce that we’ve just …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Knowing your body is powerful 02 / How vulva mapping can be beneficial 03 / How to try vulva mapping 04 / The myth of the perfect vulva If you’re new to the practice, vulva mapping is a complicated-sounding term for getting well acquainted with your own vulva anatomy: what …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / UPDATE: January 2022 02 / Personal stories from the Flex Fam 03 / The Covid vaccine and the menstrual cycle: A look at the science 04 / The Covid vaccine and your period: What to expect post-jab 05 / Key takeaways Here’s what we know about how the Pfizer, Moderna, …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ 02 / How Flex Disc was created 03 / Flex Cup’s inclusive design 04 / Period innovation is our #1 priority Why there’s no such thing as ‘one size fits all’ It might seem like an obvious statement—but if we …
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Period stigma is alive and well—but we’re trying to change that. We’re also trying to destigmatize vaginas, more generally. Because, when it really comes down to it, the vagina just another body part, like a mouth or an ear or an elbow. And without vaginas, the human species would be nil. Quick side note: ICYMI, …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Do we know what causes PCOS? 02 / PCOS diagnosis and management 03 / Insulin resistance and the gut 04 / Inflammation and PCOS 05 / New lifestyle recommendations for PCOS For PCOS Awareness Month, we’re deep-diving into the recent research We’re capping off PCOS Awareness Month with a much-requested …
When we think about leaking from our periods, it may conjure up embarrassing memories. Think of eighth-grade gym class when someone pointed and gawked at the circle of blood on our pants. There’s no denying it: We grew up conditioned to feel a lot of shame around our periods. From tucking tampons into our sleeves, …
