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27 Oct

The Spooky and Weird Origins of Halloween

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s so much to look forward to. Whether it’s the costumes, pumpkin carving, or handing out candy there’s no wrong way to celebrate. But why is it that we celebrate Halloween in the first place? Why do we wear costumes? Or eat candy? Or tell scary stories? While it’s an amazing, fun holiday, its origins are two thousand years old. And the way that it...

With Halloween right around the corner, there’s so much to look forward to. Whether it’s the costumes, pumpkin carving, or...

20 Oct

Sweet Chocolate Combinations to Help with Cramps

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s one of the sweetest times of the year. Who doesn’t love dressing up, having a party, and eating candy? Especially chocolate! If you’re one of those lucky people that has their period on Halloween - good news! Chocolate may help ease your period cramps. There’s a reason why chocolate hits the spot. It has all the nutrients that we crave to make us fe...

With Halloween right around the corner, it’s one of the sweetest times of the year. Who doesn’t love dressing up, having a...

13 Oct

How National Period Day Seeks to Close the Poverty Gap

For most of us, having a period feels like an inconvenience. Even if you make a calendar and know that it’s coming, it can be a little annoying. The cramping. The mood swings. Ugh. But what if knowing your period was coming brought about dread? And not the kind of dread knowing that your period is the same week as a big test. It’s the dread that comes along with knowing that you can’t afford ...

For most of us, having a period feels like an inconvenience. Even if you make a calendar and know that it’s coming, it can...

06 Oct

Bullying Prevention Starts With Us

October starts National Bullying Awareness Month. It’s a great reminder to create safe spaces and to look out for one another as we move through work and school. Because everyone deserves a safe place to land no matter who they are. Before we can fight against bullying, we need to define it first. That way, we know exactly what we’re looking for when it comes to protecting each other. Accordi...

October starts National Bullying Awareness Month. It’s a great reminder to create safe spaces and to look out for one anot...

22 Sep

Could Cycle Syncing Be the Best Kept Secret to Productivity?

Last week, we talked about the four phases of your menstrual cycle. If you don’t know what those are, catch up on our last post and come back. It’ll make a lot more sense for everything we’re about to say. As promised, we said we’d tell you about something cool you could do with your cycle. This week, we’re diving into cycle syncing! What exactly is cycle syncing? It’s the best way to boost p...

Last week, we talked about the four phases of your menstrual cycle. If you don’t know what those are, catch up on our last...

15 Sep

Everything You Need to Know About the Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

Pop quiz! Do you know what the four phases of the menstrual cycle are? Do you know the hormones responsible for your cycle from start to finish? Did we catch you off guard with all these questions? For some of us, it’s been a while since our school days. But for others of you, it may be brand new information. Either way, if you have a uterus and a period, this is the most important informati...

Pop quiz! Do you know what the four phases of the menstrual cycle are? Do you know the hormones responsible for your cycle...

08 Sep

The Reason You're Seeing Teal Ribbons in September

Happy September! Or should we say TEALtember? If you’ve seen anyone around wearing a teal ribbon it’s to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer. Did you know September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month? What a topic to start the month, right? While talking about cancer is one that can bring up a lot of uncomfortable emotions, it is necessary. Our goal is to always keep you as healthy and inform...

Happy September! Or should we say TEALtember? If you’ve seen anyone around wearing a teal ribbon it’s to raise awareness a...

01 Sep

These 5 Reasons Are Why We're Tracking Our Cycles EVERY Month

We’ve written before about how to make the best period calendarwhy it’s so important to track your period? The most obvious reason is so your period doesn’t sneak up on you. But keeping track of your cycle comes with many benefits. No matter what phase of life you’re in, it’s important to be savvy about your period. Especially since it comes once a month for forty years of your life (on averag...

We’ve written before about how to make the best period calendarwhy it’s so important to track your period? The most obvio...

25 Aug

How to Manage Your Back to School Routine For Maximum Success

With school back in session, do you feel as prepared as you could be? Or did it feel like the school season blindsided you? There’s no judgment here! After the summer vacation, it feels hard to get back into the swing of school or work. But it doesn’t have to feel like an uphill climb. The good news is that it’s never too late to switch up your habits. For students and adults alike, it’s alway...

With school back in session, do you feel as prepared as you could be? Or did it feel like the school season blindsided you...

18 Aug

5 Things To Do Before Summer Ends

Summer is about to come to an end. We know, we know. It feels like it’s about to be over far too soon. But as the saying goes, it’s not over until it’s over. If you still want to get as much of that summer feeling as possible, why not plan something fun? It definitely doesn’t have to be big or expensive. It might even surprise you at how much fun you can have without spending a lot of money....

Summer is about to come to an end. We know, we know. It feels like it’s about to be over far too soon. But as the saying ...

11 Aug

Why Simone Biles is Our New Hero for Self-Care

There were many highlights when it came to the Tokyo Olympics. None were more controversial than Simone Biles deciding to drop out of the vault & uneven bars event in the name of self-care. The resulting decision brought about many interesting, mixed results. While Biles had the support of her coach, her fans and her teammates, many were less than understanding, calling her everything ...

There were many highlights when it came to the Tokyo Olympics. None were more controversial than Simone Biles deciding to ...

18 Apr

Some Period Facts You Missed at the Ruby Love Webinar Series

From Session Two with Erin Cook, MDPeriod blood comes from your uterus and travels through your vaginal opening then out of the Vulva.Some clues that your period is coming soon are: If you grow a lot in a short span of time Your breasts get a double hump Your pubic hair is starting to get thicker Or it's been about two years since your breasts started budding You should see a doctor if: your pe...

From Session Two with Erin Cook, MDPeriod blood comes from your uterus and travels through your vaginal opening then out o...

14 Apr

Swimsuits for Your Sign

By Kendall Paolicelli Aries Matching the fiery energy that an Aries radiates, we know our Period Swimwear One Piece in Classic Ruby is perfect for you. Taurus Our Period Swimwear One Shoulder in Sage is perfect for a Taurus because they are calm, dependable, and practical. Gemini Gemini’s are versatile. They are very charismatic and can talk to everyone. This is why the best fitting Ruby ...

By Kendall Paolicelli Aries Matching the fiery energy that an Aries radiates, we know our Period Swimwear One Piece in Cl...

11 Apr

10 Period Myths Busted by Girlology’s Dr. Trish Hutchison

at the Ruby Love Webinar Series 2021By Kendall PaolicelliMyth 1: The first sign of puberty is Body OdorThe average age when puberty starts is between ages 8-12. Puberty starts with breast buds 85% of the time and the other 15% of the time it starts with hair growth over mons, pubic hair.Myth 2: If she has acne, she isn’t washing her face enoughThe same hormone that starts hair growth and body o...

at the Ruby Love Webinar Series 2021By Kendall PaolicelliMyth 1: The first sign of puberty is Body OdorThe average age whe...

09 Apr

How to Talk to Your Daughter About Their First Period

By Kendall PaolicelliCheck your Vocabulary About PeriodsA period is a wonderful, coming of age moment to be shared with your daughter. While yes, there are certain parts to a period that aren’t so great, the bigger picture shines through on your daughter becoming a woman. Try to use positive adjectives instead of negative adjectives to avoid intimidating your daughter.Put An End to Common Perio...

By Kendall PaolicelliCheck your Vocabulary About PeriodsA period is a wonderful, coming of age moment to be shared with yo...

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