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Can you swim with a menstrual cup? Pool, ocean and bath guide
Yes, in the pool, the ocean or the bath. Why water can't get in, the real reasons cups leak, heavy-day tips and a five-step routine before you swim. Read more...
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Can you poop with a menstrual cup in? The honest answer
Yes, and you can pee with one too. Why a cup sometimes slides when you push, the quick check before you get up, and what that I-need-to-go feeling means. Read more...
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Can you sleep with a menstrual cup? Overnight tips
Yes, for up to 12 hours. The bedtime routine, the real reasons cups leak at 2 a.m., and which size to choose for heavy nights. Read more...
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What is a menstrual cup? How it works, sizes and care
It's a small silicone cup that collects your period instead of soaking it up. The questions people actually lose sleep over are harder: will it leak, will I get it... Read more...
Menstrual cup vs menstrual disc: which one is right for you?
Menstrual cup vs menstrual disc: which one is right for you?
Menstrual cup or menstrual disc? How they differ in shape, seal, capacity, wear time and removal, who each one suits, and how to choose a period cup in the US. Read more...
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Top sustainable period products beyond cups (and how they compare)
Sustainable period products have come a long way and while menstrual cups are one of the most eco‑friendly options out there, they’re not the only choice. Plenty of people want... Read more...
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Vaginal flora: The microbiome that protects your intimate health and How to keep it in balance
Your vagina is home to one of the most sophisticated ecosystems in your body. This community of microorganisms often called vaginal flora or the vaginal microbiome works constantly to protect... Read more...
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Can you swim with a yeast infection? What’s safe, what’s not, and how to avoid making symptoms worse
Yeast infections are uncomfortable enough on their own, add a planned beach day or pool session, and suddenly you’re Googling whether swimming will make everything worse. The good news? You... Read more...
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Vaginal odor: What’s normal, What’s not, and When to take action
Vaginal odor is one of the most common and most Googled questions in intimate health. And while it can feel embarrassing or confusing, the truth is simple: every vagina has a... Read more...
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Exercising during your period: How your menstrual cycle affects your workouts
Finding the motivation to exercise during your period can be challenging, but staying active can actually alleviate some of the discomforts associated with menstruation. In this blog post, we'll explore... Read more...
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Can I get pregnant when I’m ovulating?
Ovulation is a topic most of us know about but don’t fully understand, which is why we’re here to set some facts straight. Whether or not you and your partner... Read more...
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Light period causes: Why your period is so light?
On the Lunette blog, we’ve already talked about heavy period causes and why your flow can sometimes feel stronger, longer, or more intense. So now it’s time to look at... Read more...