Have you ever sat at your desk, fully capable, motivated, and experienced yet suddenly unable to focus? You reread emails, forget simple tasks, and feel mentally slower than usual. Then you check the calendar, and it makes sense. Your period is approaching. This...
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Looking Ahead to 2020
What a decade! Thinking back to 2010, the options for healthier tampons and pads on retail shelves was almost non-existent. The idea that conventional feminine hygiene brands were not offering healthier product options was completely incomprehensible to buyers and...
Why Using Organic Cotton Matters
What is Organic Cotton? Simply put, organic cotton is non-genetically modified and is grown without any synthetic agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides. Organic cotton farming methods maintain healthy soil ecosystems, and people, by using natural processes...
What Are Tampons Made of?
Tampons and pads come in direct contact with the most intimate and sensitive body parts – for an extended amount of time, every single month. Tampons, in particular, are directly inserted into the vaginal canal, which is one of the most absorbent parts of the human...
A Monumental Throwback, National Period Day + Menstrual Movement Victory!
The menstrual movement is making monumental strides again and because it's almost Thursday, we wanted to start off with a #TBT moment that looks back on some of our work with one of many amazing organizations we've supported and that is leading the way in to the...
Women’s Health: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Shouldn’t Stop After September
Every September, women around the world are reminded of the symptoms of ovarian cancer thanks to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. September may be ending, but that doesn’t mean that you should stop thinking about women’s health! Here’s a quick rundown of some important...
Taking Back Women’s Health with Dr. Aviva Romm
Everybody needs a doctor like Dr. Aviva Romm in their lives. I've been searching for one since my first visit to the gynecologist. Although I may not have found one yet in my home town community, I've always been lucky enough to get what I need from the wise and...
10 Healthy Habits To Commit To, especially Before You’re 30
Whether you're in your teens, thirties or in your sixties, there are some healthy habits that each of us should commit to for the sake of our bodies and in order to maintain our health as long as possible. It isn't about longevity, but rather having a wonderful...
4 Pieces of Women’s Health Jewelry
Attention, ladies. It's not like we need any more reasons to buy jewelry, but in case you're itching for your next purchase or a gift for mother's day this weekend, here are a few pieces of women's health jewelry that can actually enhance the feminine experience! It...
Ten Years of Menstrual Health Related Progress
Wow, it's been ten years since my father and I set up an office in the basement of his home and started distributing Maxim organic tampons and other natural menstrual care products out of our makeshift home garage warehouse. Those early days were somewhat awkward and...
Back Pain: What’s Normal, Period-Related, and Not
Periods aren't only a pain in the ass... they're also normally pains in the back! It's totally normal to get lower back pain during your period, but we're here to help you understand what's normal, in relation to PMS and periods, what's excessive, and ways to deal...