Two thirdAGE writers graciously offered themselves up as ‘guinea pigs.’ For what? To test out the DivaCup! Both were first time users of menstrual cups and wanted to see what they thought firsthand. Here are our accounts . . . Talking about my menstrual period isn’t something I do often, but as someone who regularly… Continue reading Revolution in a Cup?
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It’s a #PeriodParty… And You’re Invited
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
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?