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Period euphemisms and the antidote to them - undressing the period

Menstruation Is Hiding Behind Period Euphemisms

Do you hide your monthly period behind a euphemism; a word that indirectly expresses what you are referring to so that you can avoid saying menstruation or period directly?

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Menstruation Is Hiding Behind Period Euphemisms

Do you hide your monthly period behind a euphemism; a word that indirectly expresses what you...

How expensive is menstruation?

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 the planet?

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Product vs Period Cost: How Expensive Is Menstruation?

Menstruation is expensive. Tampons, period pads, painkillers, ruined underwear. All of these things add up....

Aim for progress over perfection this Plastic Free July

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 Free July, and learn why...

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Progress Over Perfection For Plastic Free July

You, too, make a difference in this world as perfectly imperfect as it might be....

Zero Waste menstrual period blood plant fertilizer

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 is the ideal tool for...

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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...

Tampon shortage in the US 2022

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 shortage.

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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...

What are the long-term side effects of using tampons?

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 on to learn more.

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Should You Worry About the Side Effects of Tampons?

While they score big points for keeping your period under wraps and preventing leaks, tampons...