Tucked into a cozy, bright basement in Williamsburg, a crowd of women from across New York City sit facing a single mic stand. The wall behind the mic is pure white save a single string of letters. It reads, “PERIOD PARTY.” These women came to see a lineup of poets and performers talk about periods,… Continue reading It’s a #PeriodParty… And You’re Invited
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Cannabis Bliss for your Period?
If you’ve experienced a period before, you’ve probably experienced a craving or two or three. For about half of American women, chocolate —lots of chocolate— is high on that cravings list. And with medical marijuana use on the rise, that monthly chocolate fix is being taken to a whole new level, combining the deliciousness of… Continue reading Cannabis Bliss for your Period?
The Period-preneurs Who Launched an Organic Tampon Revolution
There are a lot of myths floating around about periods that we need to dispel. First, whatever that blue stuff they pour on pads on television is not anything like the real deal. Second, sharks are not going to attack while you swim in the ocean on your period (phew, it’s summer). And third, those clean tampons… Continue reading The Period-preneurs Who Launched an Organic Tampon Revolution