American Teenager: ZayiraRay

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...

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...

Making an Impact: Lena's Summer Donations

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...

American Teen: Frances Weger

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...

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...

6 Facts About Tampons

The average person has 450 periods during their lifetime. So, finding the right menstrual product is a big choice, one that will impact how you experience each of your cycles. Understanding how yo...

Moms of LA: Nefra Rolle

The West Jefferson fashion designer discusses raising daughter Jubilee at the high tides of the #MeToo movement, nursing at her office desk, and how LA holds the adventures of many worlds. Interv...

Moms of LA: Adarsha Benjamin

Moms of LA is our interview series about motherhood in Los Angeles, a city filled with badass moms of all walks of life. A powerhouse in the international arts scene, Adarsha Benjamin founded MAMA ...

Moms of LA: Kiana Reeves

At Lena, our cup users range from pre-teens to people in their 40s – in 2018, we’re celebrating the bright spectrum of lifestyles, phases and pathways in our diverse community. Shot by Rebecca Burn...

Moms of LA: Rebecca Frances Thom

When it comes to the passport status of Rebecca Frances Thom, let’s just say globetrotter puts it lightly. The international development and education activist has photographed women and children a...

Secret Habits of the Menstruating

In our 5th and final installment of Monthly Behavior: Aisha chomps chips in downward dog, Emily tokes with Thai food, and Milca ditches the synthetic scents.

Open Book: Frances Weger

Still in high school but already making waves in the art world, Ohio photographer Frances Weger captures the ethereal mystery of small town youth.