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How to Love Your Vagina Every Day
Kaitlyn Luckow
So many of us have grown ashamed and embarrassed about our vaginas, which may cause us to fear it and maybe even hate it. But it is so important to love your vagina each and every day. Self-care is about more than taking a bath and doing face masks, it’s about truly loving and appreciating every single part of you—including your vagina.Here are things that you can do to make sure that your vagina is happy, healthy, and loved:
Don’t Skip That Gynecologist Appointment
I know that going to the gynecologist isn’t always the most pleasant experience and for individuals with trauma related to sexual violence, it is a dreaded and sometime horrifying experience.
The first thing you should do in regards to your gynecologist is find one that you’re comfortable with and that you trust. If you’re uncomfortable with anything that they’re doing, tell them. If you’ve experienced sexual violence in the past, tell them.
Also, make sure that you schedule and go to your gynecologist every year for a check up. Although you only need to get a Pap test every 1-3 years (depending on your health), you should still go every year to talk about your overall health.
Wear Cotton or Nothing At All
Cotton is the best fabric to wear when it comes to underwear for a variety of reasons. It’s soft on your skin, it absorbs perspiration, and it’s breathable, which can help stop the growth of bacteria. This breathability can help with preventing Urinary Tract Infections from occurring.
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Memoirs of the Travelling Woman
Victoria M.
We all know the feeling, a great trip coming up! We have been anticipating it for some time…be it a business trip with a huge client or a much needed vacation. You have your outfits packed, all of your essentials – creams, pastes, gels, liners, mascara, the whole bit. You are ready to take on the world and you are so anxious to get it going.
But then…it happens! Your period comes. Out of all the toiletries and perfumes and extra hair ties you packed, there is only ONE pantyliner in the bottom of your favorite travel bag. What do you do? Most of the time, when I travel and stop in the airport shops – feminine hygiene items are neither here nor there. Even the bathrooms are a space of despair. What do you do? You resort to asking someone, oh so politely, in the bathroom while standing at the sink. Ahhhhhh!
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How To Empower Women Each and Every Day
Kaitlyn Luckow
(Photo from Unsplash)
Today is Women’s Equality Day, which is so wonderful, but in reality, we shouldn’t just be practicing and celebrating equality for women one day out of the year. This should be a daily, hourly, minute…ly practice.
Sometimes Women’s Equality Day gets questioned, much like feminism does, by people who don’t understand why there isn’t a Men’s Equality Day. Before we get started on how to empower each other every day, it’s important to understand why Women’s Equality Day exists in the first place.
Equality is about providing equal rights to everyone, regardless of gender. That’s what Feminism is as well. The reason why the feminist movement focuses on empowering women specifically is because historically (and still today) women were/are seen as less than men. Due to this historically ingrained practice, women are not given equal opportunities or even rights as their male counterparts. And this doesn’t even begin to touch on individuals who identify as something other than male or female. Their opportunities are even less.
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Need Grows For Feminine Hygiene Products In Homeless Shelters
Kaitlyn Luckow
Feminine hygiene products are necessary items that most women take for granted every day. In fact, we sometimes loathe the day we have to throw in some pads into our grocery cart because menstruation is still seen by many as taboo.
However, we forget how privileged we are to have access to these products to begin with. For many homeless and low-income individuals, feminine hygiene products become a luxury.
Feminine hygiene products are desperately needed in homeless shelters across the country because no one seems to think about this obvious need.
Not only do feminine hygiene products provide items for individuals who need them most, but they also provide a sense of dignity that is usually forgotten. Hundreds and thousands of homeless and low-income individuals are forced to make the choice between a meal and buying feminine hygiene products every day, forcing them to lose a sense of dignity as they are forced to use whatever is free and available to them: usually an old piece of cloth or wadded up toilet paper.
Press
- Nonwovens Industry Natural Hygiene: A Niche No More
- Wtin: Nannocare introduces biodegradable plastic packaging
- Masslive: Providing Free Period Products for those Adversely Affected by COVID-19 Crisis
- Carey the Torch: Fem Care on the Rise
- C|Net: 11 everyday products that relieve pain with far-infrared therapy
- Whole Foods Magazine: The Hot Spot in Naturals
- New Hope: KeHE recognizes 10 new products at 2019 Summer Show
- Bustle: Nannocare Menstrual Pads Claim To Alleviate Period Cramps & Here’s What You Need To Know
- Hello Giggles: These pads are supposed to help with period cramps, and cool, we'll take a 2-for-1
- Well & Good: The new menstrual pad that's taking on cramps
- Elite Daily: The NannoPad Relieves Period Cramps All On Its Own, So Say Goodbye To Your Ibuprofen
- PureWow: NannoPad Could Relieve Your Menstrual Cramps - PureWow
Reviews
I had no idea upon finding this product that my life would change forever and for the better! This technology has helped relive pain and discomfort throughout my menstruation which typically tends to be awful and disruptive to daily activities. Nothing I say can express how wonderful this company is. Just get out there and try it for yourself!!
My new favorite pads! It eliminates my cramps to a minimum and lessen my period days. I love that it’s organic and there’s no chemicals.
I definitely noticed a difference in using Nano. I was miserable my next cycle without them. They have great protection and my cramps didn’t hurt as much! Highly recommend using them.
I love these pads! They are the only ones that help with the terrible discomforts during my period. Plus, I'm going through perimenopause and having these on hand is a life saver
I do get extremely bad cramping for about 2-3 days, I did feel much better and only took one dose of pain pills for my cramps. I do like these, I took off one star for feeling wet. I do like to feel wetness, I despise feeling that way. A bit of chaffing as well. Now that could be on me because my menses lasts me up to 9 days sometimes. I did love of how everything I needed came in one little box. Very convenient.
I have been using these pads for almost 2years, my daughter and I love them to the moon and back,they are amazing,I used to hate my period,now, I don't mind cause I have the best pad ever, excellent product. THE BEST
I would highly recommend the Nanno pads to any woman, especially those who suffer from menstrual issues. This type of pad is literally a life saver. I was highly allergic to other brands which caused much discomfort. I came across these at my local CVS and they were the best. I won't use any other brands. You will be very pleased they help to lessen menstrual cramps and they are more pure.
I have purchased this product once before and that prompted me to purchase more. I can say they help with coverage during your heavy days. I like the fact that they are thinner than most brands.
I love these pads sooo much. They actually do help with my period pain and so absorbent, don't smell at all... literally perfect!
I have been using Nannopads for the past few months. I've held off writing a review because I wanted to really see if there is a difference between more natural products & that of the big manufacturers. Welp! I can safely say...I don't miss the heat that the plastic on most pads make you feel all day. I don't miss the minute crinkling sound as I walk with a "traditional" pad. And, I don't miss my privates perspiring & irritation! So, I recommend highly recommend Nannopads!
My review may seem a little biased. I didn't purchase these for my cycle. I purchased these based off the fact I was having major surgery and I would need pads during recovery . What drew me in, was the fact it was suppose to help with discomfort and they weren't the typical pad. So far, I love these pads. I don't feel like I'm wearing a pad, especially how even the thins in other brands felt bulky. Since I'm still recuperating, these have helped me through the spotting and I've noticed there has been a reduction in discomfort.
For the first time in over 20 plus years I didn't have to take any medication during my menstrual cycle. While I did experience some discomfort, it was tolerable without pain medication. Now I'm a bit of a skeptic, so even after the amazing results, I had to wait for a second cycle to post my results. Comparing the two cycles I consider the first cycle a "light" (not the norm for me) which consist of me talking about 1800mg of motrin during each of the first two days. The next cycle was a doozy, ( the norm) which usually consist of me taking the 800mg of motrin every six hours and still having discomfort. I'm very excited to report I only had to take 400mg of motrin during the first 24hrs. These results are amazing, on my worst cycle the nanno pad significantly reduced my pain. I have given the nanno pads to my nieces, I'm hopeful they see the same results since they too suffer from cramps. LIFETIME CUSTOMER!
These are the best pads I’ve ever tried! They are super absorbent so I feel more confident wearing them. I really didn’t see much of a difference in my cramps but I’m ok with that. The only thing I would change is to make to panty liners a little longer or have an option for longer ones.
I had some of the most debilitating cramps a few days ago and my mom gave me these NannoPads. I put it on and literally within 20 mins my cramps were going away. I couldn't believe it. Now I am the person who pops in an Advil or ibuprofen to get rid of the pain because I am a workaholic and I NEVER want to miss work. BUT I hate painkillers so the fact that I found a product that is natural AND SO EASY to help relieve my cramps is very exciting for me.
I have no idea what is in these pads, but they are wonderful! I normally have horrible backaches and migraines and it seemed when I was using these pads, I didn't experience any migraine pain and very little back pain, I am a full-time college student and my period usually keeps me out of school one day a month and this month, I was able to attend school every day, as I did not have any discomfort that was so extreme that 1 had to miss classes! Please tell me what this product is! Thanks again for letting me be n part of this great study and letting me he practically pain-free for at least one month of my period!
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Highlights
- A Period and a UTI at the Same Time? Nooooooooooo!
- PCOS – What is It? Why is It? Now What?
- How Does Your Period Affect Your Skin?
- Just What the Heck is Nanotechnology?
- What a Healthy Female Friendship Looks Like And How to Make It Happen
- Is Your Shampoo Making Your Period Worse?
- What You Need to Know about Endometriosis
- Irregular Menstrual Cycles. What’s Up With That?
- What Men Think About Menstruation
- Pros and Cons of Using Organic pads
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