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

Portrait of a menstruator: Gimo’s story

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Crystals and how they can help with menstruation

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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

Period products then & now: 1918 to 2020

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Period products then & now: 1918 to 2020

5 menstrual rituals around the world & what they can teach us

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5 menstrual rituals around the world & what they can teach us

Flex reads: Interview with Ask Me About My Uterus author Abby Norman

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Flex reads: Interview with Ask Me About My Uterus author Abby Norman

10 pop culture moments that taught us about our periods

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10 pop culture moments that taught us about our periods

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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

/ Watch + Listen + Read

TikTok roundup: Non-menstruators react to period products

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

/ Watch + Listen + Read

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

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Oct 17

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What r ya’ll being for halloween??

#Menstrual #MenstrualHealth #PMS #GirlHumor

Oct 16

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Which period product is better?

Tampons:
Chances are you’re most familiar with this product. Many find tampons to be uncomfortable, especially when your period flow is light. They also need to be changed out frequently. Not to mention some contain PFAS and other harmful chemicals. BUT, you have a ton of options to choose from!

Period Discs:
Menstrual discs are great for heavy periods. 1 Flex Reusable Disc has 12-hr wear and is the equivalent of 6+ super tampons. Period discs can be more comfortable because they sit higher (where there are less nerve endings) than a tampon. BUT, since this was most likely not the period product you were first introduced to, there can be a learning curve.

Period Cups:
Menstrual cups are also great for heavy flows. Flex Cup also has 12-hr wear with Flex Cup (size 01 ) being the equivalent of 2 super tampons and Flex Cup (size 02 ) the equivalent of 3 super tampons. People are usually more familiar with period cups than discs, BUT are sometimes nervous about the suction. That’s why we invented a pull-tab that breaks the seal for you! So you can now enjoy the leak protection suction provides, while also removing our cup essentially like a tampon.

#MenstrualCup #MenstrualDisc #WomensHealthTips #HeavyPeriods

Oct 15

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Our founder @laurenschultewang is getting real & raw about tampons vs. period discs in her interview with @almostadulting

Tampons need to be switched out frequently, whereas Flex Disc has 12-hour leak protection.

Our menstrual disc also sits slightly higher than a tampon for more comfort. This difference in location also allows for “play” ;p

We made our disc beginner-friendly, so insertion is simple and easy, but if you have any questions feel free to reach out to us!

#GirlTips #PeriodHealth #PeriodDisc #MenstrualDisc #Menstrual #MenstrualHealth #WomensHealthTips

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Ummmm can anyone guess what that is???

#Comedy #Menstrual #WomensHealthMatters #PeriodHealth

Oct 12

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This is why people are switching from tampons to period discs!

1 Flex Reusable Disc is the equivalent of 6+ super tampons.

It can be more comfortable because it sits slightly higher in the body than a tampon. We even designed our menstrual disc to help with period cramps.

We’re also female-founded, non-toxic, and have Flexperts ready to answer all your qs. They’ve heard it all, so text your unfiltered questions to (800) 931-0882

#Menstrual #HeavyFlow #PeriodTips #MenstrualDisc #GirlHacks

Oct 11

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When the science says this doesn’t exist, but I’m pretty sure this is my life @elliemillarxo

#Menstrual #PeriodHealth #PMS #GirlHumor

Oct 9

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I deserve a medal for surviving football season on my period.

The games are long, but the leak protection I get from Flex Reusable Disc is longer. I can wear their period disc for up to 12 hours (this menstrual disc has the capacity of 6+ super tampons).

This has by far been my favorite period tip!

#MenstrualDisc #PeriodTips #HeavyPeriods #Menstrual