A dedicated Boy Scout troop leader on why allowing girls into the organization won’t ruin life as we know it. | Thinking: Parent

by Kate Etue | Uncategorized

Boy Scouts of America made a huge announcement yesterday: starting next year, girls will be able to enroll in their Cub Scouting program, and by 2019 be qualified to earn the coveted Eagle Scout rank. And of course, there is much debate, outrage, celebration, and...

THERE WILL BE BLOOD: The great (and hilarious) period discussion | Spawned ep 87

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

This week on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, a brutally honest, very funny, no-holds (or anatomical references) -barred discussion about girls, periods, and yep. Vaginas. Because you can’t talk about periods without talking vaginas. And the more we say the word,...

We tried the FLEX disposable tampon alternative, and here’s how it worked for us. In full detail (sorry). | Damn You, Social Media Ads

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

I’m coming up on my 25thish anniversary of my first visit from Aunt Flo. And over that those 2.5 decades, I’ve had the same exact routine every month: tampons and pads. I wasn’t necessarily looking to spice things up in that department, but when I...

Why America needs this comic book about menstruation…written for boys.

by Georgette Gilmore | Uncategorized

One thing Indonesian boys are doing that I wish more American boys were doing: They’re now learning all about girls’ periods, thanks to a comic book about menstruation created by UNICEF. I think it’s simply brilliant. Ever since Judy Blume gave girls...

The first reusable tampon applicator: Would you? Could you?

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Our Facebook fans pretty much went nuts discussing (okay, debating) our thorough, honest review of THINX Period Underwear this past year, and now the woman-run period innovation company is back with the upcoming launch RETA, the first reusable tampon applicator. Yep....

What we think about THINX Period Underwear: An honest review, with all the details.

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

After 25 years as a woman with a period, you can’t blame me for growing tired of the monthly tampon, pad, and pantyliner rotation. Sorry, no menstrual cup love from me — though I know lots of ladies love them. So, after seeing the Facebook ads for THINX...

HelloFlo Period Starter Kit: More than a hilarious video, it’s a smart way for girls to be prepared

by Julie | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

After learning about HelloFlo.com earlier this year, I’m happy to say that I’m no longer caught off guard on a monthly basis. In fact, you may have have seen the hilarious HelloFlo Camp Gyno video that’s circulating this week–but behind the...

How to talk to your daughter about [her period]

by Mir | Helpful Services

My daughter chuckled nervously as the DVD from the My First Period Kit began with the image of Dr. Chrystal de Freitas facing a group of tweens and their moms. But within minutes we were both riveted. Where else were we going to see a tampon inserted into a balloon?...