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 …
Menstrual pain is often considered to be one of the worst ailments a woman experiences throughout her lifetime. Although many people turn to pain medicines, like ibuprofen, there are some period pain remedies that may help you manage the pain at home naturally and simply. 1. Heat Applying a heated pad, a hot water bottle, or …
Christmas is just around the corner and you may be trying to think of a unique gift for friends and family. Have you considered gifting a menstrual cup to your mothers, sisters, or female friends? We may all sit on different sides of the fence regarding this idea. For some women, a menstrual cup has …
We decided to ask Brenda Tootell, the creator and owner of Juju cup Australia a few questions to better get to know her product and business. When did you begin manufacturing the Juju cup in Australia? JuJu became available on the market in July 2011 after 2 years of research, development and gaining the necessary …
We’re pleased to say that GladRags will soon be available for you to purchase here in Australia! NOW AVAILABLE! Two of the primary reasons many women are shifting to the use of menstrual cups over disposable feminine hygiene products is to reduce landfill and to save on the costs of consistently buying disposable products. As much as …
We decided to ask Chris Rogers from the Keeper cup Australia a few questions to learn more about how the Keeper cup first reached Australian shores and some of her thoughts on menstrual cups. When did you begin importing and distributing the Keeper cup in Australia? The Keeper was first imported to Australia by The …
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How Menstruation works video transcript – Emma Bryce on TED-Ed It might seem hard to believe, but, as you read this, 300 million women across the planet are experiencing the same thing: a period! The monthly menstrual cycle that leads to the period, is a reality that most women on earth will go through during …
Can you have sex while wearing a menstrual cup? We are often asked if a menstrual cup can be used during sexual intercourse. So, what is the low down when it comes to a menstrual cup and sex? It is not recommended that you use a reusable menstrual cup during intercourse. The cups are fairly large …
Menstrual cup leaking can be common when using a cup for the first time. Find out solutions to leaking below! A correctly inserted and correctly sized cup should mean no leaks while being worn. Bear in mind that it is still advised to wear a panty liner while you get used to using a cup …
It is only in recent times that discussing our menstrual cycles has become ‘acceptable’ (and even then it can depend on with whom the discussion is being held). It has often been looked upon as a taboo subject and is a time of month that many women feel uncomfortable, unclean, and restricted from doing the …