Books we love: "Fast Like a Girl”
With Fasting has become a popular health trend, but did you know that women should fast differently from men? In her book, "Fast Like a Girl," Dr. Mindy Pelz explains how intermittent fasting, whe...
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Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: Phases and Hormones
With Hey there! Let’s take a friendly journey through the menstrual cycle, breaking it down into simple, easy-to-understand phases. Understanding what's happening in your body can help you manage ...
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On October 19th, the U.S. will celebrate National Period Day. Menstrual equity advocates nationwide are hosting rallies in all 50 states to call for the elimination of the “Tampon Tax.” We couldn’t...
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Learning how to comfortably use a menstrual cup could come with a bit of a learning curve. There are some things you’ll find yourself no longer worrying about after switching from more traditional...
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With National Period Day rallies around the corner (Saturday, October 19th), there's no better time to raise your period IQ. This series of coordinated mass demonstrations across the U.S. focuses e...
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Photographer Zayira Ray is both a first generation American and a real New York City native. At only 18, she has already traveled the world, teaching photography to low-income Muslim women in India...
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american teen: alana chen gardner
Wielding only an iPad Mini, Alana Chen Gardner started taking photos on a trip to her mother’s hometown in China. The 17-year-old Philadelphia native has been capturing the youthful ennui and exube...
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We're excited to be entering our fourth year of changing the world, one cup at a time. It was our great pleasure this summer to work with some fantastic organizations that are helping people take c...
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Based just outside Columbus, Ohio, 16-year-old Frances Weger has already amassed media praise for her portrayals of life in small-town America. No surprise there – Weger’s photographs of afternoons...
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lena x akamba children's education fund
In many parts of the world one's period is a barrier to completing education, working or participating in social engagements. Viewed as a taboo, menstruation is rarely talked about and this can res...
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