Our ideas of universal menstrual education and period dignity are still rather medieval for a natural bodily function that directly affects 1.8 billion human beings on the globe. Open conversations about periods are fraught with shyness and hesitation even between our mothers and daughters, let alone involving the male members of our families. Menstrual education …
What is the purpose of menstrual cup stems? Menstrual cup stems are a fairly integral part of a cup design. They come in a range of shapes and sizes, including short and long stems, flat and round stems, and toggle and ring stems. The stem of a menstrual cup is designed to act as a …
A common fear for women who are new to the idea of trying a menstrual cup is the fear of the cup getting stuck or lost. The first thing we can confidently tell you, is that the cup cannot get lost inside of you. The cervix sits at the top of the vaginal canal and …
Unfortunately there will come a point in time when your menstrual cup may have served you well, but is now in need of replacing. One of the primary reasons women are turning to menstrual cups is because of the significant amount of environmental waste saved by switching from disposable pads and tampons. So, is your …
Make the Switch to a Ruby Menstrual Cup in May and help 2 girls in need! If you have been considering trying a menstrual cup, then now is a great time to make the switch. For the entire month of May, Ruby Cup are doubling their cup donations. If you buy 1, they give 2! …
Can all women wear a menstrual cup for 12 hours? Most menstrual cup brands will list in their benefits that they can be worn for up to 8 or 12 hours. This has caused some confusion amongst customers who think that because one brand states up to 8 hours and another up to 12 hours, …
Can my teenage daughter use a menstrual cup? We are frequently asked if teenage girls can use a menstrual cup. All of the brands we carry would say that it is fine for teenagers or young girls to use menstrual cups, however, there are a few things worth keeping in mind. Starting to menstruate can …
We are pleased to announce that we are now selling the new and improved Juju Cup. This Australian brand of menstrual cup has been made even better with a few design improvements as well as the addition of 2 new cup sizes. The original Juju was a shiny finish, and although it did have a …
Many women get confused when it comes to choosing a menstrual cup. While all cups are designed to achieve the same purpose and often only differ in very minor ways, the differences are enough to make women question which brand to buy. The decision usually comes down to the brand that has been recommended by …
Whilst half the world’s population menstruates during their reproductive years, the topic of menstruation is still taboo in most socialites and rarely talked about openly or without embarrassment. Why is menstruation, which is a natural bodily function, seen as an embarrassing or shameful topic? In this article, you will find 5 common reasons that contribute to …