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Ruby Life Period Pants

Period Pants: Everything You Need To Know

Ruby Cup Editor

Find out why period pants are a game-changer, how they work, and the unmatched comfort and protection they offer.

Period Underwear 101

Period Pants: Everything You Need To Know

Written by Valentina Carrara

Find out why period pants are a game-changer, how they work, and the unmatched comfort and protection they offer.

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Period Underwear 101
Why is My Menstrual Blood Slimy?

Ruby Cup Explains: Why is My Menstrual Blood Sl...

Ruby Cup Editor

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, and perfectly healthy and normal.

Period 101

Ruby Cup Explains: Why is My Menstrual Blood Sl...

Written by Amy Harris - MS, CNM, MSCP

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, and perfectly healthy and normal.

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Period 101
5 Ruby Cup menstrual cups in different colours

Can I Use My Menstrual Cup After Vaginal Infect...

Ruby Cup Editor

Learn when it’s safe to use a menstrual cup after a vaginal infection, how to clean it properly, and tips to protect your vaginal health.

Menstrual Cup 101

Can I Use My Menstrual Cup After Vaginal Infect...

Written by Amy Harris - MS, CNM, MSCP

Learn when it’s safe to use a menstrual cup after a vaginal infection, how to clean it properly, and tips to protect your vaginal health.

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Menstrual Cup 101
Menstrual Cups & Toxic Shock Syndrome: What You Should Know

Menstrual Cups & Toxic Shock Syndrome: What You...

Ruby Cup Editor

TSS happens very rarely — out of 100,000 people who menstruate, less than one person per year will get it. But it's not impossible when using a menstrual cup.

Menstrual Cup 101

Menstrual Cups & Toxic Shock Syndrome: What You...

Written by Amy Harris - MS, CNM, MSCP

TSS happens very rarely — out of 100,000 people who menstruate, less than one person per year will get it. But it's not impossible when using a menstrual cup.

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Menstrual Cup 101
The 7 Best Menstrual Cups For Heavy Flow (Update 2026)

The 7 Best Menstrual Cups For Heavy Flow (Updat...

Ruby Cup Editor

Tired of soaking through maxi pads and super tampons? Then change your life around with the best menstrual cups for heavy flows.

Menstrual Cup 101

The 7 Best Menstrual Cups For Heavy Flow (Updat...

Written by Amy Harris - MS, CNM, MSCP

Tired of soaking through maxi pads and super tampons? Then change your life around with the best menstrual cups for heavy flows.

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Menstrual Cup 101
Why Does My Menstrual Cup Smell Bad? Remove Funky Cup Odors

Why Does My Menstrual Cup Smell Bad? Remove Fun...

Ruby Cup Editor

There is no shame in period-related odors, but most of us prefer to avoid or limit them and keep our periods fuss-free.

Menstrual Cup 101

Why Does My Menstrual Cup Smell Bad? Remove Fun...

Written by Valentina Carrara

There is no shame in period-related odors, but most of us prefer to avoid or limit them and keep our periods fuss-free.

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Menstrual Cup 101