The inside scoop from real Flex users. No such thing as TMI, here: Master the Flex Disc and Flex Cup, learn our top-secret period hacks, and get real-world advice from the Flexperts.
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / On quitting my own product 02 / “Better for you” products that simply aren’t 03 / Period Odor & Stigma: A social justice issue Today we’re launching Flex Bamboo Pads & Liners that fight odor naturally. Slight period odor is completely normal and healthy. No one should ever feel shame …
My Periods Smelled Again: Why I Made My Own Pads & Liners Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The history of camel toe 02 / What is a camel toe? 03 / Common camel toe myths 04 / Social & Psychological Impact 05 / How to prevent it 06 / Key Takeaways The year is 2003. You’re getting ready to meet your crush at the mall with your …
Why your vulva might change colors (but seriously, don’t panic) Picture this: You’re about to embark on a night of some much-needed “me time.” You prepare a candlelit bath, a crisp glass of vino, and Adele on shuffle. You undress and get ready to soak into serenity only to catch a glimpse of a pair …
Vulvar skin color changes? Here’s why it might happen Read More »
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 / The Flex Cup origin story 02 / The idea 03 / The acquisition 04 / What’s next The Flex Cup origin story It all started so glamorously: Me in my bathroom, with my pants around my ankles, swearing to myself while trying to remove my first menstrual cup. It was …
The last thing you want to worry about on your wedding night is your period. But, as many period-havers know, your cycle seems to have a sixth sense for lining up with big events… vacations, exams, road trips. We’ve all been there. In some cases, you can use a cycle tracking app to guesstimate your …
4 tips for managing your period on your wedding night Read More »
The holidays. They’re automatically wholesome, full of so much forced goodness and generosity that you can’t help but half-smile when your favorite Christmas song plays on the radio – until it starts playing on a loop in your head when you’re trying to fall asleep. Thank u, next, except with AG’s holiday album. For most …
How to unplug during the holidays & focus on what brings you joy Read More »
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Flex Foaming Cleanser: Your menstrual cup and disc’s perfect partner 02 / Flex Wipes: On-the-go clean-up just got easier 03 / What makes Flex Wash & Wipes so unique? Two eco-friendly products to simplify your period – At home & on the go We’re super excited to introduce a new duo …
“Gratitude has grown into more than a ritual – in many ways, it’s a forum for us to be ourselves and share our humanity with our colleagues.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / How the Flex gratitude tradition was born 02 / Focusing on authenticity: Memorable takeaways from Flex gratitude meetings 03 / Gratitude on a …
How 3 incredible essential workers manage their periods during COVID-19 TL/DR: We honor the stories of three essential workers braving COVID-19 on the front lines and working 12-hour (or longer) shifts to serve their communities. Chef Loryn, ER Nurse Sarah, and NICU Nurse Maddy share with us how Flex® has transformed their experiences as hard-working …
Flex fits your life: Wearing the Flex Disc on a 12-hour shift Read More »
“Just because we’re in the middle of a pandemic doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some sexy time with your booty on center stage.” A set of Flex-approved challenges to help you build self-care into your routine I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but ass is everywhere lately. Ass, ass, ass (it’s totally stuck in your …
Flex self-care challenge #3: Butts – a guide to taking care of your backside Read More »
“It’s time to be open to active listening, empathy, and acceptance of where each person is on their journey to social consciousness.” Doing the work in support of Black lives As we march for justice for the lives of Jacob Blake, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and many others, our daily lives must now …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The Highlights 02 / How to Provide Gender-Affirming Support 03 / Suggestions for Parents & Guardians 04 / Gender-Affirming Terms 05 / How to Foster Healthy Gender Development 06 / Additional Resources THE HIGHLIGHTS: Gender identity is a personal conception of gender, regardless of one’s body parts. Using the correct …
What to do if your child is experiencing gender dysphoria Read More »
How I Learned to Love My Period Periods suck. I’m not gonna pretend they don’t. They’re painful, they’re messy, they’re inconvenient. For multiple decades, those of us with uteruses are destined to bleed out of our vaginas up to 25% of the time. We’re often shamed for this natural bodily function, and are discouraged from …
When all the stores started closing and social distancing became the norm, I secretly looked forward to all the time I would now be able to spend at home. After buying groceries and toilet paper, I dutifully lined up outside the hardware store to buy plants and other home improvement project supplies to keep my …
Periods, Summer Camp, & Embarrassment In 1999, at thirteen years old, I arrived at sleepaway camp. I quickly fell in love with Camp Wa-Klo, an all-girls camp at the foot of Mount Monadnock in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Each day we swam, kayaked, and sailed on idyllic Lake Thorndike. In a small cabin named Dance Inn, …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Can you really only use pads? 02 / Is it true that period sex is forbidden? 03 / How long does it take until you can engage in sexual contact again? 04 / What’s the deal with the ritual bath? 05 / So, you’re naked in front of a stranger? …
Some nights, after I settle down into the meager square footage my sleep-talking husband and snoring puppy have left for me in bed, I leave my body. I fly over the twinkling hills of Los Angeles, past the vastness of the Pacific Ocean, fingertip to wing with migrating birds gliding along warm currents of wind. …
