Our jargon-free blog, dedicated to helping you understand your body an

What You Need To Know About Thrush and BV

What You Need To Know About Thrush and BV

It’s time to talk about those shudder-worthy words… Thrush and Bacterial Vaginosis. Though both are incredibly common, they still somehow hold the ...

How to survive your hot flashes in summer

Summer is the time of year everyone looks forward to, but if you’re suffering with menopause symptoms? It can be, well, a trying time, to put it mi...

Planet-friendly periods: How to dispose of period products in an eco-conscious way

So… are you a flusher or a binner? Chances are you’ve never really had the conversation. When we start having periods as teenagers, we tend to do w...

Yoppie Loves: Our favourite menstrual art on Instagram

Anyone else obsessed with scrolling through Instagram in search of period art? (Just us?) There are some incredible pieces out there; the funny, th...

Menstrual Migraines: How To Manage The Hassle Of Hormonal Headaches

The cause of the typical migraine has long been a mystery, but did you know that while just 1 in 15 men suffer from these pesky pains, a whopping 1...

Zero-Waste Period: How To Make That Time Of The Month More Eco-Friendly

So you’ve ditched the plastic cutlery, carry extra tote bags everywhere, and are a devoted recycler… it’s time to think about a little-known contri...

Emergency Contraception: What It’s Like To Take The Morning After Pill

The morning after pill is rarely discussed in popular culture, and unfortunately - like many subjects that involve the female body - is still shrou...

The Yoppie Lowdown: How Stress Affects The Menstrual Cycle

Stress can affect everything. No really, everything. We’re talking sleeping patterns, eating habits, our interactions with others, our physical hea...

The Great Debate: Tampons vs. Menstrual Cups

So… are you tampon-loyal or a menstrual cup convert? Cups have gained popularity in recent years, but have never become as mainstream and common as...

Insulin-Resistant PCOS: More Common Than You Think

The majority of people with PCOS have insulin resistance or high insulin levels, which can have long term health effects that go beyond fertility. ...

Teen Periods Demystified: What You Need To Know About The Early Days Of Your Cycle

Worried or confused about your first period? It’s OK to feel anxious about this, but rest assured, whatever you’re experiencing is - for the most p...

How Does Vegetarian Life Affect Your Periods?

Ever wondered if being a veggie affects your periods? Whether you’ve been vegetarian for a while, or you are thinking about trying it out for the f...

A Mum and Daughter Guide To Talking About Periods

Periods can be awkward to discuss, sometimes even more so when it comes to talking about them with family. But it really shouldn't be! Whether you ...