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TSS and Menstrual Products
TSS and Menstrual Products
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious bacterial infection that has long been associated with tampon use. It became big news in the 1980s when super-absorbent tampons, and... Read more...
Menstrual Cup Dangers
Menstrual Cup Dangers
If you’ve got a vivid imagination or are prone to compulsive searches of the internet for any negative product reviews, you may have been put off by the idea of... Read more...
How often do I need to empty my menstrual cup?
How often do I need to empty my menstrual cup?
One of the many joys of using period cups is the freedom it gives you to carry on with life without needing to find somewhere to change your pads or... Read more...
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle
As its name suggests, the menstrual cycle describes a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order. Your period is just one part of that cycle. The... Read more...
How To Have Period Sex
How To Have Period Sex
For a long time, the idea of having sex on your period was a complete no-no - for both men and women. It was considered unclean or just unsavory. But,... Read more...
Get to Know Your Vulva and Vagina Better
Get to Know Your Vulva and Vagina Better
If you think about it, your partner, your gynecologist and your smear nurse have probably got more idea what your vagina looks like than you do. But it’s amazingly empowering... Read more...
Conquer your music festival period fears
Conquer your music festival period fears
Ah music festivals. The great outdoors. Free spirits. Free love. And the ultimate escape from the daily grind. With so much goodwill in the air, you don’t want to have... Read more...
Everything you’ve ever wanted to ask your OB/GYN
Everything you’ve ever wanted to ask your OB/GYN
We had the pleasure of chatting with our dream OB/GYN, Dr. Sherry! She’s an award-winning OB/GYN, entrepreneur, women’s health expert and author of the book, she-ology: The Definitive Guide to... Read more...
Why is My Period Heavy?
Why is My Period Heavy?
There are lots of reasons why could be experiencing a heavy menstrual flow; from hormonal imbalance to conditions like endometriosis. The good news is that when there are reasons for excessive... Read more...
9 Reasons Why Your Menstrual Cup Might Be Leaking & How You Can Fix It
9 Reasons Why Your Menstrual Cup Might Be Leaking & How You Can Fix It
Having a menstrual cup is a gift sent from the menstrual gods, but it can be really frustrating having to deal with leaking problems! No one wants to deal with... Read more...
First female chemist
It’s time for some Science 101 – Lunette style
Are you the type of person that looks and questions every ingredient in the products you purchase? Don’t worry, that’s a good thing! We’re happy to know people care about... Read more...
Bridging the Resource Gap: Lunette and the Sustainable Period Project
Bridging the Resource Gap: Lunette and the Sustainable Period Project
We just kept hearing the same comments over and over again; “Why don’t they teach about these in schools?” “I wish I’d heard about these years ago” These words along... Read more...