Ruby Cup Explains: Why is My Menstrual Blood Slimy?
Read along to learn how menstrual blood, on top of blood consists of mucin, vaginal and cervical secretions. This mix makes your menstrual blood slimy,...
Period Memes For A Good, Relatable Laugh
We've collected a series of funny period memes for a good, relatable laugh. These memes will make you feel understood while going through the hardest...
How Much Does a Period Cost?
There are much more to period costs than the monetary price. Psychological, emotional, and physiological costs play a role as well, and so do the...
Product vs Period Cost: How Expensive Is Menstruation?
Menstruation is expensive. Tampons, period pads, painkillers, ruined underwear. All of these things add up. So, what’s the total price on your wallet and on...
Progress Over Perfection For Plastic Free July
You, too, make a difference in this world as perfectly imperfect as it might be. Jump to our plastic less pep talk for this Plastic...
Easy Menstrual Blood Plant Fertilizer For Plastic Free July
In our preparation for Plastic Free July, we’ve been trying out menstrual blood as a natural and very zero waste plant fertilizer. The menstrual cup...
Ruby Cup's Guide to Surviving the Tampon Shortage
As if a never-ending pandemic, supply-chain disruptions, and the highest inflation in four years weren’t miserable enough, now we have to deal with a tampon...
Should You Worry About the Side Effects of Tampons?
While they score big points for keeping your period under wraps and preventing leaks, tampons also have some side effects to keep in mind. Read...
How To Increase Your Period Flow With Pineapple
Wait no more for the red flow to be back in town: eat some pineapples and she’ll be there faster than you can say….”pineapple”.
Best Period Products for a (More) Carefree Period
We've gathered all the info you need to find your personal best period product taking both bodily health, environment and daily life factors into account.
Your Menstrual Cycle: Here's How Nature Works Inside of You
Improve your menstrual health, well-being, and sex life by knowing your menstrual cycle better. This article is written by a medical professional.
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
Tired of feeling down with PMS? Sick of the ups and downs? Find out simple lifestyle changes that you can make to ease some of...
Period Problems
Learn about the different symptoms of abnormal periods and about some health conditions linked to the menstrual cycle.
Menstrual Cramps: Steps You Can Take To Ease Period Cramps
Periods causing you pain? Cramps are a common menstrual complaint among people with periods. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take and we...
Irregular Periods – What They Mean & How To Deal With Them
There are many reasons for irregular periods which range from temporary lifestyle issues such as stress to more serious underlying medical problems. Here's a list...
Heavy Periods And How To Deal With Them
How to deal with heavy periods: suffering from heavy flows is not easy, but some tricks and products might help with it! Check our best...
Getting Your First Period
First Period: All You Need To Know To Be Ready🩸 How to know when your first period is coming, signs and symptoms, best products &...
Early Period: Why Is My Period Early?
This article is written by medical professional Alice Byram, whom you can read more about at the end of the article. Here again so soon? Early periods...
Blood Clots During Your Period
Blood clots in your period flow can be a very normal and natural part of your menstruation. Check out what causes them and when to...
Breakthrough & Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Causes & What to Do
What is Breakthrough or Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB), what are the main causes, what you can do about it and a few tips from us.
Strong Bleeding
What causes a heavy menstrual period? How much blood is too much blood? What's the best solution for a strong period? Read our blog post...
