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Uterine Fibroids & Your Menstrual Cycle

Do you frequently change your tampons or pads? Do your periods last much longer than they used to? Or do you have both of these issues? A number of reproductive disorders, including uterine fibroids, can cause irregular bleeding. What Exactly Are Uterine Fibroids? Heavy menstrual bleeding, or menorrhagia, affects up to 35% of women in their reproductive years. This could be an indication of uterine fibroids or myomas, which are noncancerous growths that form in or around the uterus. Fibroids can develop at any point during the reproductive years - from the beginning of menses until menopause, owing to the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones drive fibroid growth and don't usually go away on their own. However, they do shrink...

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Reviving Your Beeswax Wraps

If your beeswax wrap has been used a lot and is looking a little crumpled, there's an easy way to restore it to its former glory. Bending them over foods, bowls, or jars creates creases, and if done repeatedly in the same region, they become limp. When they become limp, they lose their ability to hold a tight seal. After years or so of utilizing these wraps, you'll undoubtedly notice this. But you can easily revive them as follows: What You Need An old cookie sheet (heated wax can be messy and difficult to clean up, so use an old pan that you don't care about) A silicon baking mat An oven A location to hang your Wax Wrap Grated beeswax (optional) What...

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6 Reasons To Pack Beeswax Wraps While Camping

With the current restrictions on foreign travel, camping getaways have become the "staycation of choice" for many. Are you a minimalist who enjoys sleeping under the stars? If so, you know that when you go on vacation in a caravan or tent, your storage space can become limited. Cling film is one item that can be substituted. So why not swap out single-use plastic for an eco-friendly Wrap? Beeswax wraps are the ideal solution for those planning their next camping trip. They are simple to store and can be used repeatedly for a variety of purposes: 1) Beeswax Wraps & Your Meals ‘On The Go’ Camp coolers are an excellent device to keep vegetables and bread fresh for the duration...

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Are You Too Old To Switch To A Menstrual Cup?

Most of us become accustomed to a period product early on, and never question it again. Whether it was because of the free samples or the suggestions and personal experience of the person explaining periods to you, your decision was most likely not unbiased. You probably have not considered all of the advantages and disadvantages of all of the menstrual care proucts available.  And if you're pre-menopausal, chances are you didn't even have the choice of using a menstrual cup, when you first started having periods. In 2020, however, you have the opportunity to live a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle thanks to products such as the Femino cup.  Approaching Menopause – A Good Time To Switch This is also the golden age when you have been...

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Free Bleeding - How period briefs are normalising menstruation

Concerns about the unannounced arrival of periods or the blood soaking & staining through your clothes, are often the result of a lack of conversation about menstruation. The goal of free bleeding is to change all of that. However, there can be some misunderstanding about what it means to free-bleed. Here's what you should know.  What does Free Bleeding Mean? The concept of free bleeding is straightforward: you menstruate without using typical sanitary items such as tampons or pads to absorb or collect your flow. Some see it as a movement aimed at normalising menstruation. There are several approaches that can be taken. Some people wear their regular underwear — or do not wear underwear at all — while others...

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