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18 Sep

4 Things You Shouldn't Do On Your Period

We all know the foods you shouldn't be eating on your period, but do you know the day to day things you shouldn't be doing while on your period. Some of these activities will only make your period feel worse, but the others you probably shouldn't do ever... but hey, we don't judge! Keep on reading to learn about all the things you should avoid during your period. Drink Coffee We know how muc...

We all know the foods you shouldn't be eating on your period, but do you know the day to day things you shouldn't be doin...

12 Sep

Fall Wardrobe Essentials

Fall is just around the corner and you know what that means! The weather is getting colder, the leaves are starting to change color, and everything is starting to taste like pumpkin (yay?). But that also means it's time to take another look at your wardrobe and start to change your clothes from summer to fall.SweatersWe know you love your old sweaters from the last few years, but we both know i...

Fall is just around the corner and you know what that means! The weather is getting colder, the leaves are starting to cha...

04 Sep

5 Things Your Gynecologist Wants To Know

Going to the gynecologist can be kind of daunting sometimes, especially if it’s your first time going. But there is truly no need to worry! The doctor is there to help you with any questions you may have about your period or your body. Just know that they are going to have some questions for you as well. Here are a few things your gynecologist is going to need to know to help you out! If Ther...

Going to the gynecologist can be kind of daunting sometimes, especially if it’s your first time going. But there is truly ...

22 Aug

Endometriosis Essentials For Bad Flare-Ups

People who live with endometriosis can deal with intense flare-ups of severe abdominal pain. The reasons vary from something they ate, an action that they did, or sometimes for no reason at all. We know that nothing on this list will be able to cure you of your endometriosis but here are a few little tips and tricks that might make your bad pain day feel a little less horrible. Heating pad O...

People who live with endometriosis can deal with intense flare-ups of severe abdominal pain. The reasons vary from someth...

31 Jul

How To Survive Beach Days

Some of the best days in the summer are beach days. The sun, the sand, the water that is way too cold but you’re sweating too much to NOT get in there. There are so many fun things about going to the beach! And yet… some not fun things. Like the sand sticking to literally EVERYTHING. Or getting completely burnt despite putting on sunblock. Or not being able to enjoy the water cause you have you...

Some of the best days in the summer are beach days. The sun, the sand, the water that is way too cold but you’re sweating ...

24 Jul

Yoga Poses To Ease PMS Symptoms

Let’s be real, period cramps are a pain in the uterus! Never fear, there are so many ways to help ease that pain. From ibuprofen (if that's your jam) to essential oils, the possibilities are endless, but have you ever considered yoga to treat period cramps? We know, crazy right!? But it actually works! Here are a few yoga poses that you may want to incorporate into your period cramps routine. A...

Let’s be real, period cramps are a pain in the uterus! Never fear, there are so many ways to help ease that pain. From ibu...

17 Jul

Sleeping With Your Period

Sometimes the worst part about being on your period is at the end of the day when you have to get ready to get to bed. Even though you're probably exhausted from the whole day and from worrying about your period all day long, you might find it hard to close your eyes and finally rest. Melatonin Sleeping on your period can be kinda hard sometimes. It’s hard to find the most comfortable positi...

Sometimes the worst part about being on your period is at the end of the day when you have to get ready to get to bed. Ev...

28 Jun

4 Benefits of Birth Control Pills

Did you know that “the pill” has so many benefits other than just preventing unwanted pregnancy (even though that is the ultimate benefit)? Well, it does! If you’re on the fence about whether or not you should be taking birth control, then keep on reading to help yourself make that choice! Regulates Period Let’s face it, periods can sometimes be really unpredictable. Yes we know that you're ...

Did you know that “the pill” has so many benefits other than just preventing unwanted pregnancy (even though that is the ...

25 Jun

Essential Oils For That Time Of The Month

Essential oils can be a great alternative for over the counter pain medication. If you don't like or want to take pills to ease your period symptoms, and we don't blame you! It’s easy to start relying on them so we are here to give you a natural alternative to those pills! (Of course if you are ever in severe pain please reach out to your doctor.) Keep on reading for our guide to essential oils...

Essential oils can be a great alternative for over the counter pain medication. If you don't like or want to take pills to...

18 Jun

Summer Camp Survival Kit

It’s June and you know what that means! SUMMER!! Finally after months of cold weather summer is just around the corner. And I’m sure you know that also means that summer camp is also fast approaching. Whether it’s you (or your daughter’s) first time going to summer camp or the 7th time going, it always seems like you forget to pack something and then when you arrive you are kicking yourself bec...

It’s June and you know what that means! SUMMER!! Finally after months of cold weather summer is just around the corner. An...

31 May

3 Period Friendly Meals

Let’s face it, eating healthy during a visit from Aunt Flo can be super hard! There are days when all you want to eat is chocolate but, in hindsight, you know that you shouldn't. And on top of that, it’s hard to come up with tasty meals that will actually benefit you on your period. So we did it for you! Below are some awesome, easy, and most importantly delicious meals for you to make during t...

Let’s face it, eating healthy during a visit from Aunt Flo can be super hard! There are days when all you want to eat is c...

21 May

Tea To Drink On Your Period

Get ready because we are going full-on wellness today! Here's the tea… tea is great for you when you are on your period! Those little tea leaves can really make a difference during your time of the month. Let’s go through a few options for you during your period. Cinnamon Tea Cinnamon tea has a lot of awesome properties that help cramps and bloating. First off it has antispasmodic properties...

Get ready because we are going full-on wellness today! Here's the tea… tea is great for you when you are on your period! ...

16 May

Natural Remedies for Endometriosis Pain

As we know, endometriosis is an invisible illness. And the people living with it every day can experience incredibly intense flare-ups of pain at times. These flare-ups are due to inflammation and can sometimes even cause extreme abdominal bloating. If you are one of those people experiencing flare-ups, keep on reading to learn some awesome natural ways to combat this nasty feeling. Heat This...

As we know, endometriosis is an invisible illness. And the people living with it every day can experience incredibly inten...

09 May

How To Have A Period-Friendly Household

Chances are even if your daughter hasn't gotten her period yet, a bunch of her friends have gotten theirs. And guess what? They're just as freaked out as you were when you first got it. To ease this new period in their lives, you can still make them feel comfortable coming over to your house when it's their time of the month. Here’s how to make your house period friendly: The Basket First, yo...

Chances are even if your daughter hasn't gotten her period yet, a bunch of her friends have gotten theirs. And guess what?...

07 May

Foods You Should Avoid On Your Period

We know you don’t want to hear this but… there's a lot of foods you should be avoiding while you are on your period. And some of these foods are probably some of your favorites. But hey, it’s just one week! You can handle one week without these foods! Carbonated Drinks We know you love your sodas but you know those bubbles that come to the top when you open a fresh can or bottle? Those little...

We know you don’t want to hear this but… there's a lot of foods you should be avoiding while you are on your period. And s...

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