When it comes to sexual health, knowledge is power and it could even save a life! September is Sexual Health Awareness Month and this week we're focusing on the importance of PEP and PrEP. If you've never heard of these terms you're in the right place, as we'll be...
Menstrual cups can be used by anyone of ANY age. If you menstruate, you can use a cup, and this includes teens and pre-teens. We know that getting your period for the first time can be very scary, overwhelming and the cause of so much anxiety. There's so much to...
Summer's here, and as the warmer month's and festive season approach a lot of people are going to want to cool off with a swim! Having your period in the summer heat is the worst especially when you want to swim but because you're menstruating you're hesitant or...
Did you know in South Africa, over 7 million girls and children who menstruate don’t have access to sanitary products? I’m Joe, from the international educational publisher, Twinkl. Twinkl was founded in 2010, with a goal of ‘helping those who teach’. We do this by...
Selecting a menstrual cup size can be equally as daunting as making the decision to switch to a menstrual cup. Selecting the correct size is just as important as the quality and brand of cup you choose. It will impact your entire menstrual cup journey as it...
Can a Tampon Get Lost Inside You? Let’s Talk About It. Hey, love. Let’s get real for a second. You’re going about your day, living your best life, and then BAM. That oh No moment hits: Did I forget to take my tampon out? Or worse, Where the hell is it? First things...
Let’s Talk About Endometriosis , Because It’s More Than Just “Bad Cramps” Hey, love. We need to talk. If your period pain feels like it’s bulldozing your insides, setting them on fire, and then reversing over them for fun, this one’s for you. I know, I know;...
In Honour of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a time dedicated to shedding light on the struggles many face with body image, self-worth, and the societal pressures that contribute to disordered eating. It’s about...
On September 4, 2024, the world will once again come together to observe World Sexual Health Day (WSHD), a day dedicated to promoting sexual health and well-being worldwide. Launched in 2010 under the leadership of then-President Rosemary Coates of Australia and...
July is Fibroid Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on a health condition affecting millions of people with a uterus worldwide. Though benign, fibroids can significantly impact quality of life. Awareness and education are essential for better management...
June is widely recognised as youth month in South Africa, as it commemorates the Soweto Uprising led by school students on June 16, 1976. What was meant to be a peaceful protest against the Apartheid government's policies to make Afrikaans and English the medium of...
How does giving birth impact your menstrual cycle, more specifically your period? Whether you've had a c-section or gave birth vaginally the return of your period is based on a few key factors which we'll discuss below. It's important to keep in mind that this post...
Discharge will first appear in puberty around the time someone gets their first period. It can even begin up to six months before their first period. Discharge is made up of fluid from the uterus, cervix and vagina. The amount of discharge, colour and texture...
Tracking your menstrual cycle has been all the rage in recent years. As a result, period tracking apps like Clue and Stardust have become increasingly popular too. It's also possible to track your cycle manually on your computer, phone or with a notebook. Today...
This is a topic that's inundated with myths and misinformation! So, let's clear it up. In short, it IS possible to get pregnant while on your period. Although the possibility is low, it can still happen. Also, just because you're on your period it doesn't give you...
