If you’ve been thinking about trying out menstrual cups lately, I don’t blame you. ICYMI: In June 2024, metals like arsenic and lead were found in 14 brands of tampons, according to a study published ...

We all have that friend who was an early-adopter of the menstrual cup. She loves her cup of choice and delights in telling you all the cool benefits: They’re sustainable, they’re comfortable, they’re ...

Disposable sanitary pads are the most commonly used period product - they stick into your underwear, absorb blood externally ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rose Eveleth Switching from disposable period products to a reusable menstrual ...

When it comes to period protection, it's good to have options. This is especially true given recent research about toxic metals in tampons. While the majority of people who have periods may have ...

The Nixit Menstrual Cup is something I'd seen pop up online a few times, but I have to admit I was put off by the disk shape at first after years of using traditional menstrual cups. 'How would I even ...

There's plenty of reasons why people are switching to menstrual cups in 2025. Beyond viral headlines about toxic metal in tampons, menstrual cups are also more environmentally-friendly, and in most ...

My periods have become far more tolerable since I started using menstrual cups as my go-to product back in 2015. In fact, if you were to chat me up about anything menstruation-related, there’s a good ...