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Your daily dose of period pop culture. What to read, watch, eat, drink, and play—even (especially) on your period.

Black History Month: Leaders in reproductive justice

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Crystals and how they can help with menstruation

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Period cravings: best foods to eat on your period + recipes

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Period cravings: best foods to eat on your period + recipes

We asked 3 yoga instructors for their favorite period flows

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We asked 3 yoga instructors for their favorite period flows

5 period workouts that can help with menstrual cramps

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5 period workouts that can help with menstrual cramps

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Must Reads

Black History Month: Leaders in reproductive justice

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Black History Month: Leaders in reproductive justice

Portrait of a menstruator: Gimo’s story

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Portrait of a menstruator: Gimo’s story

TikTok roundup: Non-menstruators react to period products

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TikTok roundup: Non-menstruators react to period products

The history of period euphemisms (and why we don’t use them)

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The history of period euphemisms (and why we don’t use them)

Only two out of five can identify their own labia in a lineup

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Only two out of five can identify their own labia in a lineup

11 seriously relatable Tweets & TikToks about periods

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11 seriously relatable Tweets & TikToks about periods

Flex | Sustainable Period Care

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May 5

Pee string! Yep, it’s happening…

Real pee not depicted* Just yellow watercolor paint.

Peeing on your period can be annoying (especially if you’re using a tampon), but with Flex Reusable Disc it’s actually EASY.

1. No need to remove our period disc to pee
2. It can self-empty when you pee (want to know more about this? Ask us in the comments*)
3. Flex Reusable Disc is an ultra comfortable zero-waste menstrual disc that safely protects against leaks for up to 12 hours. Plus, it lasts for years—great for your wallet and even better for the planet.

#periodcare #menstrualdisc #perioddisc #tampon #periodproblems #womenshealthtips #periods

May 2

💍 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, MILs & MAIDS OF HONOR — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU 👰‍♀️

Planning a wedding or helping someone down the aisle? We’re giving away a special box of Flex goodies for 2 lucky bridal parties to elevate your gift bags or bachelorette bash!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Like and save this post
2. Follow us @Flex
3. Tag the bride + bridal party (or random family members 😜) in the comments (each comment = 1 entry)
Extra credit (not mandatory): Share to your story

✨ 2 winners will be chosen at random by May 20th, 2025. Goodies ship by June 6th, 2025. U.S. only | Each winner gets enough for a party of up to 12 people (must be from separate bridal parties).

Giveaway ends 5/18/25 at 11:59PM PST. Winners will be notified via @flex DM. Winner must be 18 or older. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram.

#weddingseason #weddings #bacheloretteparty #bridalgiveaway #engagement #periodcare #bridetobe

May 1

We get “hard” too

#fyi #factsdaily #femalehealth #sciencefacts #health #reproductivehealth #didyouknowthat

Apr 30

A #perioddisc is a period product that works similarly to a period cup in that it collects period blood in a “catch” (rather than absorbing blood, like a tampon would). A disc however, sits in a different part of the vagina than a period cup: All the way at the back, just beneath the cervix, in a place known as the vaginal fornix. Don’t panic! A #menstrualdisc (or cup, or tampon) cannot get “lost” inside your body. Your vagina is shaped like a cul-de-sac, thanks to your cervix.

Flex Disc is body-safe, hypoallergenic, and made without forever chemicals. It provides 12-hour leak protection and has the capacity of 5+ super tampons. We have both one-time use and reusable period disc options.

Time to debunk!

The rumor: Will too much sex cause my vagina to permanently stretch?
The truth: No, not at all.

The rumor: I think I popped my cherry using a Super tampon. Does that mean I’m no longer a virgin?
The truth: Not even close!

The rumor: Will menstrual products get lost if I have a ‘long vagina’?
The truth: Not exactly…
Foreign bodies cannot get “lost” in the vagina. The vagina is shaped like a cul-de-sac, and the cervix acts as a gate that only opens during childbirth or to allow period blood or semen to pass through. If you’re having trouble retrieving an object, it could be due to various factors such as positioning, finger length, or changes in cervix height. Be sure to seek medical help promptly if you cannot retrieve the object. #flexdisc #periods #femaleproblems #forthegirls #womenshealth

Apr 29

PCOS food guide. Focus on balance, blood sugar, and anti-inflammatory wins and keep an eye on what foods are throwing off your hormones. No need to cut everything out forever. #pcos #pcosfood #pcoslifestyle #periodproblems #periods #pcosnutrition #womenshealth

Apr 26

VAGINA is not a bad word. Time to stop censoring women’s healthcare. #womenempowerment #healthcare #womenshealth #obgyn #gyno #womenshealthmatters #womensupportingwomen

Apr 24

Yep, it’s a thing.

Flex Cup is a 100% reusable, non-toxic period cup made with medical-grade silicone (aka not cotton that traps odors).

Here are some tips to clean your menstrual cup!

Every 12 hours, rinse with warm water + a mild soap like Flex Foaming Cleanser.

Don’t forget to de-thread and re-thread the pull-tab of your Flex Cup (takes seconds, worth it).

Sanitize once a month (after your cycle):
1. Empty + rinse
2. De-thread the pull-tab (only Flex Cup has it! Keep reading to find out why.)
3. Place in a pot of boiling water for 10 minutes (don’t let it touch the pot sides/bottom)
4. Cool, re-thread, stash in a pouch (our cups come with a cute one!)

Hot tip: Many users keep 2 cups around to make life easier.

BTW, that pull-tab? It’s patented and breaks the seal (suction) for you—total game-changer.

Proper care = longer lifespan for your cup. Flex Cup & Reusable Disc = better for you, your wallet, and the planet. Win-win.

And real talk: if you ever notice a foul smell (esp. with other symptoms), pause cup use and talk to your doc. Hygiene matters. #periodcup #menstrualcup #femininehygiene #odorremoval #girltips #menstrualhealth #menstrualcups

Apr 23

Are we right or are we right?? #periodmemes #pmsproblems #imjustagirl #femaleproblems #periodsbelike #menstrualcycle #periodpain

Apr 21

Me after living life all day while also menstruating
Credit: @dodo.emii #periodhumor #menstrualcycle #pmsproblems #couplecomedy #husbandappreciation #imjustagirl #forthegirls

Apr 18

Our top tips for less messy #perioddisc removal!

#1 Relax. Your vagina is surrounded by muscles. Relaxing those muscles, makes for smoother removal.

#2 Keep the #menstrualdisc level. This is simple, but so effective!

#3 The toilet is not your only option, try doing a deep squat and removing your period disc in your shower. So fresh and so clean!

#4 Flex Disc can self-empty when you pee, so by the time you remove it, you most likely won’t have a full disc anyways.

#5 Remove slow and steady. It won't add much time, literally seconds, but it works!

#periodproblems #hormonalhealth #periodstruggles #womenshealth #menstrualhealth