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We sit down for a natter about periods, vjayjays, and some serious (and often hilarious) menstrual cup conundrums. Check out our blogs and articles!
Ovulation and the Menstrual Cycle: Guest Blog for The Hello Cup by Lara Briden.
A menstrual cycle is, by definition, an ovulatory cycle in which ovulation is the main event and progesterone is made.
Any other kind of bleed is either the breakthrough bleed of an anovulatory cycle or a pill-bleed, which are not real menstrual cycles.
For more from Lara, head to www.larabriden.com or follow her on Instagram.
Do We Need Periods? Guest Blog for The Hello Cup by Lara Briden.
Do women need periods? Guest blog for The Hello Cup by Lara Briden, period revolutionary, naturopathic doctor and author.
Let's take a look at a natural period, vs a bleed on hormonal birth control. How are they different? Do we need a period at all?
Hello B Corp! Hello Cup receives B Corp certification.
Why getting B Corp certification was important (and what the hell is a B Corp anyway?) Hello Cup recently received B Corp certification - something we're bloody proud of. Find out what B Corp companies are all about, and how a company becomes a B Corp, in our latest blog.
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Public Cervix Announcement: Hello Cup saves 200 million tampons and pads from landfill.
It’s official – we’ve reached a huge menstrual milestone. Hello Cup has saved more than 200 million single-use sanitary items from landfills and waterways across the globe.
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Your One-Stop Period Guide: What is your period telling you?
Your period is so much more than a monthly bleed; it is giving you valuable information about your health.
The colour, consistency, pain, length & emotions that arise are all indicators of your hormonal balance.
Know your period - and identify the difference between common & normal.
Let's Talk About Periods: Why the Period Stigma?
Hello Cup Co-Founder, Robyn, recently wrote a feature for Woman Mag NZ about the stigma that still exists when it comes to 'period chat' and the need to break the cycle of period shame - one menstrual cup at a time.
Take a read of her article here. Thank you to Woman Mag NZ for this opportunity. Check out their February 2020 issue for the full feature!
School is in! Managing your period at school - Our guide.
Using a menstrual cup at school - All you need to know from Hello Boss girl, Robyn.
Using a Menstrual Cup for the First Time - A Beginner's Guide to their Hello Cup
Feeling a little nervous about using your menstrual cup for the first time? Our step-by-step guide will have you feeling like a menstrual cup pro in no time!
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How to position my Hello Cup
How do you insert a menstrual cup? What is the correct position of a menstrual cup when inserted? How do I measure my cervix? My cup is leaking - help! This blog will cover all of the above, helping you become a become menstrual pro in no time.
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SAY HELLO TO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
It’s October - a month that has become synonymous with an important cause: breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is a ruthless and cruel foe. There would be few people who haven’t been affected in some way by this cancer choosing to target someone they know. Over the past decade, awareness has increased and with that so have advancements in detection and treatment - but it’s a long road. Until we find a cure, there will always be more to do and more awareness to build.
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Hello Chemistry: The Differences Between Silicone and TPE Menstrual Cups
The Differences Between Silicone and TPE Menstrual Cups: We chose to make our Hello Cups from medical grade TPE, rather than silicone, to ensure our menstrual cups were fully hypoallergenic - but also recyclable.
Hello Education: Cervix Basics And How It Pertains To Using A Menstrual Cup
Understanding the body is always important, but it can get a little confusing, which is why we decided to go back to the basics to talk about the cervix.
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