In today's world, where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of consumer concerns, the demand for organic products has skyrocketed. Among these, organic cotton stands out as a shining example of ethical and eco-friendly farming...
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Fierce Woman of the Month: Nina Yousefzadeh aka “Penicillin Girl”
Nina Yousefzadeh, or as her friends call her – “Penicillin Girl,” is our feature "Fierce Woman" for the month of May. A fierce woman as we define it is a woman who sees the beauty and potential in places of hardship and suffering. Nina is May’s celebrated woman...
Spring Time Hikes! – Enjoy the Earth and Stay Fit
In honor of this lovely Spring time weather, we at Maxim Hygiene, wanted to dispense some knowledge and inform you healthy ladies about the best hikes in this great country of ours. Exercise should be part of your regular diet, but why not try and plan a great way to...
Earth Day 2012: A Year for Women to Come Together to Mobilize the World
April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is ignored by many, but it is one of the awareness days that is gaining momentum and importance with each passing year. By 2050, the world population will have surpassed 9 billion people. The UN estimates that 7.9 billion of those...
Vaginal Ultrasounds: Current Trends in State Legislation Concerning Reproductive Health
The past few months have been witness to a flood of legislation concerning women’s access to reproductive health – funding for birth control and contraception has been debated and vaginal ultrasounds have been used as a tool to limit the number of abortions. In fact,...
Fierce Woman of the Month: Megan Coss
When perusing through the shelves of a market do you ever wonder how and who decides what products are worthy of valuable shelf space? As the Green Feminine Hygiene Queen, I get to travel the world meeting with buyers from all walks life who have the power to make...
Happy Easter with some PETA facts
Easter is just around the corner... And, some of you may be expecting the Easter Bunny to be hopping around the corner with some Easter eggs. We at Maxim Hygiene are all about Body, Earth, and Health matters. While we care about your body and only choose all natural...
Did you know March was Endometriosis Month? Wait, what’s Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is still a fairly unknown illness, and yet – it affects at least 6.3 million women and girls in the United States. So, why haven’t most people heard of it? The most common symptoms of endometriosis are commonly confused with the side effects of getting...
My First Period: Thanksgiving 1999 – A Day to be Thankful for …. My PERIOD???!!
It was the morning after…Thanksgiving. I woke up to the pangs of my angry stomach. Clutching it, I tripped out of my sleeping bag and waddled bleary-eyed to the bathroom. I saw the toilet and moaned in relief – the one seemingly loose elastic of my waistband was now...
Speaking Tips for Fierce Women
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNq1uK24jN0 Last night we watched some our most favorite film artists accept awards at the Oscars. We know they can act but how did they do when it comes to public speaking? The above clip is from one of our favorite fierce woman...
3 Easy Healthy Ethnic Dishes
I, the infamous Green Queen, am a bit of a foodie. I love to chow down on healthy cuisine from the farthest corners of the Earth. I love Chinese, Indian, French, Italian, Vietnamese, and I also love American… But, this post is going to be about some easy dishes from...