Underresearched. Underfunded. Underregulated.

We believe your menstrual health is essential when it comes to your physical, mental & reproductive health as well as gender equality. For too long, menstrual health has been under researched, underfunded & under regulated. 

Your menstrual cycle doesn’t just pop up for a couple of days a month and then disappear. It’s a constant series of changes throughout the month, from the follicular phase and ovulation to the luteal phase. And the changes don’t end there, your menstrual cycle transitions & transforms over time, so whether you’ve just started your first period, trying to conceive or preparing for menopause, there’s always something new to discover.

We need solutions for period pain, education & poverty, however there’s almost no clinical research focusing on women’s health and for conditions that affect all genders - the existing research focuses solely on the male gender, disregarding our biological, physiological, psychological & social differences. If we’re ever going to achieve any kind of equality, menstrual health is in need of a revolution. We’re only just scratching the surface on menstrual health research.

We believe when it comes to our bodies, there really is no such thing as normal. So, it’s important to listen to your body and really get to know what is actually “normal” for you, this can be tracking your menstrual cycle with an app or journal to note down your flow, mood or physical changes. It’s also important to seek out medical advice & work with your doctor when things aren’t feeling right or you’re suffering in a way that affects your daily life. 

Finally, it’s all about using the best possible products that have been designed to work with your body, not against it. So, that means opting for natural materials, like breathable organic cotton, that respects your vagina’s delicate pH level and doesn’t cause potential infections.

There’s plenty of ways to look after your menstrual health better, here are a few tips:

• Dry your vagina properly after washing.
• Avoid sex if it’s uncomfortable & always use protection.
• Don’t use soap or shower gel on your vulva.
• Drink lots of fluid.
• Use organic cotton period care.
• Wear organic cotton underwear. 
• Use sensitive or fragrance-free detergents to wash your underwear. 
• Swap to showers instead of baths. 
• Don’t use douches or deodorants on your vagina. 
• Eat a healthy & balanced diet.

You can look after your menstrual hygiene in different ways:

• Wash your vulval area regularly, but avoid washing your vagina as it is self cleaning
• Never use perfumed soaps or shower gels. 
• Always dry your vagina properly after washing.
• Stick to organic cotton period care.
• Wear organic cotton underwear. 
• Always wipe front to back after using the toilet.
• Don’t use douches or deodorants on your vagina.

One of our core values is being research led in everything we do. We design our products with clinical research in mind and focus on creating the best possible health outcomes. We’re proud to be recommended by gynaecologists & have our period care sold in gynaecologist clinics across the UK.

Congratulations! This is such an exciting time but also a big adjustment too. So often people discuss a 'village' and they're not joking. It really depends what type of advice you are after, whether it's you or baby related. 

For you, make sure you keep a look out for those 'baby blues' that can come anywhere from day 1 postpartum to the end of week 3, typically around day 5. Your health visitor should visit sometime around day 8-16 and they're checking in on you as much as on baby, so be honest and don't be afraid to tell them how you're feeling! And then at 6 - 8 weeks you should have a GP appointment to see how you are healing and also check your mental wellbeing. 

For baby, if you have any daily concerns your community midwife team will be your first port of call, but for anything that's really concerning you, definitely get in touch with your GP too. 

Finally, reflux specialists, sleep consultants & lactation consultants are great to help with baby, and for you pelvic physiotherapists are a great support too.