Your daily dose of period pop culture. What to read, watch, eat, drink, and play—even (especially) on your period.
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 …
Black History Month: Leaders in reproductive justice Read More »
In our Portrait of a menstruator series, we’re inviting people with periods from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders to share their stories. We’re asking a single, open-ended question: How has your period transformed, impacted, or altered your life or your experience of identity-formation? Below, we hear from Gimo, a performer who acted in our recent …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Watch the Toks: Period pranks & tampon mishaps 02 / The menstrual education gap & what it means 03 / What happens when non-menstruators learn about periods What TikTok can teach us about period stigma Non-bleeders know very little about periods. Schools usually teach menstrual education as part of their …
TikTok roundup: Non-menstruators react to period products Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / A running list of period euphemisms 02 / The history of period euphemisms 03 / How cultural attitudes create euphemisms 04 / What’s the harm in euphemisms? 05 / Silence is violence 06 / Final thoughts: Undoing taboos Periods are so taboo that we have countless expressions to hide their …
The history of period euphemisms (and why we don’t use them) Read More »
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, …
Only two out of five can identify their own labia in a lineup Read More »
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 …
11 seriously relatable Tweets & TikToks about periods Read More »
“This past summer, 23-year-old Valentina Sampaio became the first transgender model to be featured in the glossy pages of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Rachel Levine confirmed as US Assistant Health Secretary 02 / Trans model Valentina Sampaio featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 03 / Pantene launches a TV ad …
Transgender Day of Visibility 2021: Celebrating this year’s wins Read More »
TL;DR: On this World Doula Day, we interview Emilie Rodriguez, traditional birth worker and founder of Ashé Birth Services and newly launched The Bridge Directory, about her journey to birth work, her perspective on advocating for equity among BIPOC birthing communities, and the importance of mentorship, community, and eldership in the call to arms for …
Demystifying doula work: Interview with Emilie Rodriguez Read More »
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 …
How to deal with your period according to your sign Read More »
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! You may recognize the term ‘endometriosis’ from your IG or Twitter feed thanks to the many brave celebs who have decided to share their stories and bring more awareness to this chronic disease. If you need a refresher on what endo is all about, check out our recent blog post. …
10 celebs who’ve bravely shared their experiences with endometriosis Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How Endometriosis Changed Marilyn’s Life 02 / What an Endometriosis Diagnosis Means 03 / Marilyn’s Complex Relationship With Pain 04 / Resources for Brave Endo Warriors How endometriosis changed Marilyn’s life TL/DR: Actress and sex icon Marilyn Monroe struggled silently with endometriosis throughout her whole life. The unbearable pain she …
Marilyn Monroe’s silent battle with endometriosis Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Best All-Around Vibrator 02 / Best Vibrator to Use With Your Partner 03 / Best Toy That Mimics Oral Sex 04 / Best Ultra-Quiet Vibrator 05 / Best App Controlled Vibrator 06 / Best Vibrator for People With a Prostate 07 / Best Luxe Vibrator 08 / Best Vibrators on …
TL/DR: We speak with Tuscaloosa-based doula and lactation counselor Mariah Alyce about her journey into doula work, the role of doula as advocate, and her top wellness tips (valuable both during pregnancy and throughout all stages of life). On December 3rd, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a call to action …
Demystifying doula work: Interview with Mariah Alyce Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s your current #1 goal? 02 / What’s one of the biggest challenges you’ve faced? 03 / How has the pandemic impacted your routine? 04 / Do you change your workout routine at all during your period? 05 / Has Flex changed how you manage your period? 06 / Any …
A period isn’t stopping Lauryn Moss from crushing PRs Read More »
Some of our favorite products to wrap up your 2020 gift list We don’t really have words for the kind of year 2020 has been. Besides the historic challenges presented by shelter-in-place orders and the rollercoaster of an election, we witnessed the tragedy of lives lost to racism and police brutality. We’re still recovering, but …
How to support minority-owned businesses this holiday season Read More »
“Turns out, spinach and sweet potatoes have some pretty magical powers when it comes to period pain.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The best recipes for period cramps (that actually taste good) 02 / Cinnamon dark chocolate chip overnight oats 03 / Sheet pan pesto salmon with sweet potato & broccoli rabe 04 / Thai …
Period cravings: best foods to eat on your period + recipes Read More »
A brief history of menstrual products: How things have changed between pandemics The coronavirus pandemic has been tough on all of us. We’re stuck at home, wary around friends and strangers, and we’re hearing wildly different messages about what to do next (and when it might be over) from the people in charge. While the …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Child’s Pose, Hatha, & Yin Yoga Flows for Period Cramp Relief 02 / Yogic Breathwork & Supported Bridge Pose to Manage Period-Related Stress 03 / Tabletop & Cat-Cow Poses to Alleviate Tension in the Lower Back Try these restorative yoga poses for cramps & PMS TL/DR: Studies show that yoga …
We asked 3 yoga instructors for their favorite period flows Read More »
