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Travelling on Your Period? How dreadful!
So you planned the trip. Packed the outfits. Booked the tickets.And then your period said, “Hey bestie, I’m coming too.” Annoying? Yes. The end of the world? Absolutely not. Here’s some tips on how to make it less stressful. 1) First things first: pack extra period products even if you “don’t think you’ll need them.”Travel…
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How to Care for Your Absorbent Reusable Period Products
If you’re using absorbent reusable period products like pads, panties, or briefs, you’re probably already doing a great job caring for the planet and your wallet so big ups babe! Now, let’s protect your investment. Proper care is key to making them last longer and stay fresh so here’s a simple, real-life guide on how…
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Endo Rant
Call me crazy but actually, don’t. Endometriosis is not just a menstrual health problem. It’s a full-body disease. And it’s time we stop shrinking it into “bad periods” or something women are expected to endure quietly. Just like cancer, autoimmune diseases, or other chronic inflammatory conditions, endometriosis affects far more than one organ system. It…
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Common Mistakes People Make With Reusable Pads
(And How to Avoid Them) Reusable pads are one of those things people either swear by or swear at, and honestly, most frustrations come from not being taught how to care for them properly. I’ve learned that reusable period products work beautifully when you treat them right and when you don’t, they can smell, stain,…
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On the Topic of Contraceptives
I honestly feel like I can handle having an STD, but pregnancy? I will spiral. I hate abortion procedures, and I will never, under any condition, willingly carry a child to term. Country dey burn, but let’s talk contraceptive options for women. Before I start, let me just say I’m clearly one of Jesus’ favorites…
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Should i use painkillers on my Period?
I just saw an ad demonizing painkillers for cramps and pushing herbal tea, heating belts, heat bags, and lifestyle changes instead. And while those things do help, I’m not about to exclude scientifically backed pills that women rely on to survive their cycles. I may currently be enjoying my pain-free, Jesus-touched era, but I’ve had…
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What Your Period Blood Color Can Tell You About Your Health
It’s not something we usually talk about, but the color of your period blood can tell you quite a lot about what’s going on inside your body. Period blood doesn’t always look the same it can change in color and texture from month to month or even during the same cycle. Here’s what those shades…
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Pads vs Tampons vs Absorbent Pants vs Menstrual Cups/Discs: Which One Is Right for You?
Let’s be honest, periods can be enough of a hassle without having to stress over what product to use. These days, there are so many options out there; disposable and reusable pads, pants, tampons, menstrual cups and menstrual discs so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to figure out what actually works best for you.…
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Report on our Menstrual Health Session at De Lemu Orphanage
Today, the 25th of October 2025, at De Lemu Orphanage, Port-Harcourt we sat down with twelve adolescent girls between the ages of 9 and 16. It began with a simple question: “How many of you have started menstruating?” Seven small hands went up. The younger ones, still waiting for their first period, listened closely, eager…
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