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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...
Four Eco-Friendly Trip Ideas for Do-Gooders
This Spring and Summer, consider a break or trip that allow you to do good, give back the the community, or protect the Planet in some way! You've already chosen natural menstrual care products that are better for the environment, so why not vacation with the planet...
How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections Naturally
About 20% of women will suffer from a urinary tract infections (UTIs) at least once in their lifetime and 20% will experience reoccurring infections. Being that one of those lucky few women is my mother (and we have a very open relationship), I have become more than...
7 Valentine’s Day Activities Celebrating Period Sex and Your Body
However you decide to celebrate Valentine's Day, and regardless of whether you're in a relationship, be sure to take some quality time to celebrate yourself and your body. If you're one of the thousands whom Aunt Flo will be visiting during this merry little holiday,...
Ringing in the Yin Yang in 2018
Our last blog post of the year usually entails reflecting back on all the fierce women we've featured on our blog over the year and casting a vote to see who our audience thinks is the fiercest of them all. There was a bit of a shift that happened for us though about...
5 Girl Empowerment Gifts for the Holidays
Whether you need a holiday gift for your niece or a birthday gift for someone's daughter, we're encouraging you to think outside the box and give girl empowerment gifts. Gifts like makeup, clothes, and toys that are traditionally targeted towards girls are largely...
5 Ways to Make Upcycled Holiday Decorations
There is a unique beauty that comes with upcycled products -- is it knowing the story from where they came? The joy of creation involved in turning these recyclables and trash items into things of beauty? Or knowing that you are literally saving the planet, piece by...
5 Ways to Create A More Eco-Friendly + Sustainable Thanksgiving
As the Thanksgiving feast descends upon us, we at Maxim Hygiene urge you to give thanks to Mother Earth this year and think about the long term effects of our practices around this holiday. Try and celebrate in a way that minimizes your carbon footprint and honors the...
4 Ways to Express Thanks to Your Gal Pals at Friendsgiving
As the Holiday season approaches and we all (hopefully) become more reflective and thankful for the gifts life has bestowed on us, it's the perfect time to create surprise gifts for your gal pals and any Friendsgiving celebrations you might be having. While family has...
3 November 2017 Feminist Events to Be Thankful For
This Thanksgiving month were giving thanks to all that's transpired in the past year to propel the menstrual movement upwards and onwards. To show our thanks, we're participating in and contributing to THREE November 2017 feminist events that are truly taking...