Period panties have been a game changer for me. I absolutely love them and encourage all my lady friends to make the change! Not only are they at least one million times more comfortable than wearing a pad (or any of the other alternatives, in my humble opinion), but they have showed to reduce cramps, are so much better for the environment — sustainability for the win with not having to throw away tons of one time period products, they are much cheaper than having to buy pads every month — most panties can last for years with proper care, and they have gotten pretty cute! For once women don’t have to dread their time of the month!

Editor's Pick, SWAC: Fashion, zissue 54.4Kira BuccaNovember 27, 2024period, period panties, women's health, Wellness, fashionComment

Taking Care of Your Menstrual Health Is Also Caring for the Planet

Periods are painful and uncomfortable as it is, now add the stress of learning that some of the common period products you may be using may have high levels of toxic heavy metals like lead and arsenic in them. One shouldn’t have to worry about getting dangerous infections that can lead to toxic shock syndrome and cancer just from taking care of their monthly flow. Let’s also factor in the “pink tax” of how expensive it is to have to constantly buy these products over a lifetime… which also leads to how wasteful they are! But there is a solution!! There are an increasing number of sustainable period products out there that are safe for your body, cheaper (in the long run), much less wasteful for the planet, and it is rumored that using these products can often decrease cramps and maybe even the length of a period (of course there are no studies because no one studies women’s health). Sounds like wins all around to me! Let’s dive into some great options below!

Wellness, Editor's Pick, zIssue 54, zissue 54.3Valerie SotoAugust 30, 2024period, menstrual health, period cup, period pads, period discs, sustainable, organic, cleanComment

Women's Health & Sustainability? Hello Nyssa!

I maybe a little ways off from having a child, but I’m 100% woman, and I know the struggles and pain of having a period. So, I was very curious to learn more when I found out about the women owned and run postpartum comfort underwear business Nyssa, who also helps with period pain. Like many women, I experience pretty severe pain for a few days a month. I have learned a few ways to manage it: work out more and wear period underwear, but the pain still comes. So, this month I got the pleasure to experiment with Nyssa’s underwear. I tried their Nyssa VieWear Underwear, which comes with an ice/heat pack and a pocket built into the underwear for it! While you still have to find a way to deal with the period itself, I have to say walking around with a heat pack on my back, certainly made me a lot happier this month. Also, as an added bonus, these are great for athletes who are prone to hurting themselves.. I may or may not know a little something about that. To learn more about this super empowering company, please read our exclusive interview below.

To [Period] Cup or Not to Cup By Marina Buksov

It’s the new fad for sustainability, for saving resources and ridding our planet of non-biodegradable (and blood-soaked) materials, one period and one woman at a time. While Thinkx and similar platforms has revolutionized period-absorbent underwear, period cups go a step further in satisfying your cyclical needs. Learn more here!

Lisa Linke Says Her Period Piece

After interviewing Lisa Linke, I knew I needed to have a new best friend. She is talented, passionate, hilarious, and tells it how it is. There were more than five times I found myself wanting to shout “hells yeah!” to her comments about women’s rights, equality, voting, and getting to know one’s period. Please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here. I know you will love her as much as I do!

Learning to Love My Visits with Auntie Flo - Reviewing Thinx

Getting your “time of the month” doesn’t have to be so bad anymore with the help of Thinx. Learn more about these sustainable, comfortable, and cute period panties here!

SWAC: Fashion, Reviewed, zIssue 9Kira BuccaApril 18, 2019sustainable, lingerie, panties, period, women, women's fashion, women's rights, review, sustainable fashionComment