Your daily dose of period pop culture. What to read, watch, eat, drink, and play—even (especially) on your period.
TL/DR: Doulas aren’t just pregnancy coaches for the likes of celebrities and social media influencers. The majority – including Boston-based doula Jessie Laurore – are drawn to their field of work in order to serve as advocates for birth equity, especially among BIPOC communities. Whether you’re having your first child or your sixth, pregnancy is an incredibly …
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“There’s no reason you can’t keep up with your usual high-intensity workouts during menstruation if you’re feeling up for it.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / 20-minute gentle period yoga flow 02 / 20-minute no-equipment low impact full-body workout 03 / 30-minute low impact cardio dance workout 04 / 12-minute booty band & resistance band workout …
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While we often hear about communities that shun or shame women for their periods, there are some cultures that treat menstruation with respect—or even as a cause for celebration. IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How different cultures honor & celebrate periods 02 / The Ojibwe people 03 / Ambubachi Mela Festival 04 / Filipino Superstition: …
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Readers, assemble! We are so excited to kick off the Flex® book club with Abby Norman’s Ask Me About My Uterus. In her memoir, Norman, an intelligent and charming storyteller, walks us through her very personal journey with endometriosis in an attempt to make doctors believe (for once) in women’s pain. The book is both …
Flex reads: Interview with Ask Me About My Uterus author Abby Norman Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Flo: 4.8 App Store Rating 02 / Clue: 4.8 App Store Rating 03 / Ovia: 4.8 App Store Rating 04 / Eve: 4.7 App Store Rating 05 / Cycles: 4.6 App Store Rating Many of us already use fitness trackers, sleep-monitoring apps, and even stress management trackers on a daily …
“A first period kit can include practical pain-relieving items, a variety of period products to try, and luxurious items like candles or face masks.” How to create a first period kit & what to include Uterati community member Jennifer W. started her first period while she was at the movies with her mom. She went …
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“Using a bidet can cut down drastically on your household’s use of toilet paper, and by extension, lessen your carbon footprint.” Think back, way back, to the very first time you ever encountered the dreaded splashback. A harmless plop followed by the disturbing feeling of lukewarm water on your butt cheeks. Like the Devil himself …
How periods have been portrayed in iconic pop culture Ever since the 1976 debut of Carrie, the first mainstream film to graphically depict periods, pop culture has been shaping the way we see periods as a collective. Like it or not, pop culture reflects the way that we build our understanding of the world around …
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I am no stranger to an impulse Amazon purchase. The insane amount of things that they carry and the quickness with which it arrives at my house are hard to resist. But I’m on a mission to start supporting more small businesses – and I’m specifically focused on female-owned minority businesses that I can support …
5 female- & minority-owned businesses you can support right now Read More »
Self-care is important now more than ever, and we’re here to help! Sometimes, what you really need is a little retail therapy – even if your budget is only $20. Bonus points if your local Target has a Starbucks, since caffeine = life. Here are our top five must-haves from Target, all under $20: 1. Olive …
Our Interview With Surfing Legend Keala Kennelly World champion big wave surfer Keala Kennelly doesn’t just compete, she pioneers. From battling boys on the water at age 9 before a girls’ surf category existed, to opening the door as the first female and openly gay big wave champion, Kennelly seems unstoppable as a champion of …
You may have seen her dancing in Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied” and “Green Light” videos, or watched her interview with The Scene, which has racked up over 18 million views. Not just a novelty act, pioneer professional plus-sized dancer Akira Armstrong demands to be taken seriously and is ready to prove, once and for all, …
Honoring the Many Incredible Womxn Who’ve Changed History While we truly need more than one month to honor womxn’s history, now is a great time to celebrate the progress we’ve made in womxn’s rights: To celebrate Women’s History Month, let’s start by talking about some of the women who have changed – or are continuing …
Facts & statistics about global period habits, concerns, and trends I don’t know about you, but I grew up in a bubble. I didn’t learn about periods until some woke kids at 4th-grade summer camp broke the news and tore my innocent world apart. Later, I found out that my mom forced my older sister …
