Chocolate before a period say it out loud and you can almost hear the laugh track. It’s one of those “everyone knows” stereotypes that shows up everywhere: memes, movies, casual jokes between friends, even offhand comments in the workplace. “She must be PMS-ing...
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Four Ways Your Body Changes Through the Seasons
A woman's body definitely changes throughout the cycle of a month, but did you know our bodies change throughout the year as well? A recent study in Nature Communications found that as many as one-fifth of the genes in our blood cells undergo seasonal changes in...
5 Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact this Pandemic
It seemed that Covid-19 might be a blessing in disguise for the environment -- international lockdowns resulted in cleaner air and less pollution -- but now, as the months stretch on, it's clear that the coronavirus is damaging our planet. Pollution has...
5 Ways to Naturally Alleviate Period Pain
Every month or so, the deluge comes -- abdominal cramps, lower back pain, nausea, diarrhea, and more. Over half of women who menstruate experience period pain (dysmenorrhea) for at least one to two days every month. The main culprit of period pain are prostaglandins...
CBD for Period Pain
From weed tampons to arm patches and vaginal suppositories, cannabis is becoming an increasingly popular method of treatment for period-related pains. There is growing evidence that cannabidiol, or CBD, a non psychoactive compound found in the hemp (cannabis plant)...
3 Fun Ways to Test Your Period Products At Home!
Period products are a dime a dozen, so why should you or your loved ones choose Maxim Hygiene? A lot of it comes down to awareness -- did you know that generic pads are made of up to 90% plastic! It is estimated that one pack of menstrual pads is equivalent to 4...
5 Ways to Help During the Covid-19 Pandemic
From locust plagues to civil protests, the year 2020 has been likened to the apocalypse and yet we're only five months in! Instead of seeing current events as something negative, we at Maxim are taking these opportunities to do good and give back to our communities;...
Six Tips for Staying Healthy Down There This Summer
Summer can wreak havoc on our bodies, but in particular, the extra heat and moisture can cause problems with vaginal health if not kept in check. Here are six tips for keeping your vagina healthy this summer -- 1. Wear Cotton Only Cotton is not only hypoallergenic, it...
Four Care Tips for New Moms & their Babies
Being a new mother brings elation, but with it comes an endless number of challenges. Not only do you have to take care of yourself and new issues like chapped nipples, pumping, and night leaks, but you also have a new human being whose entire survival depends on you!...
How to Win at Self Care During a Pandemic
Self care has never been more important. While Covid 19 has stripped us of our routine, peace, and social networks, it's never been easier to stay in touch with loved ones and enjoy time at home, with the ability to really focus on yourself. Here are four tips to win...
The Truth About Plastic Applicator Tampons
It’s finally here! Our NEW BPA-Free Plastic Applicator Organic Cotton Tampons collection. The launch of these new items was an ongoing debate here at our offices and ultimately we took our cue from you. Here’s a little bit more about why Maxim has decided to utilize...