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Common misconceptions about reusable period pads
Many of us still find reusable products scary. Are reusable sanitary pads hygienic? Do they smell? Read this blog to find out the truth. Sadly

Are reusable sanitary pads safe?
But are reusable sanitary pads safe? So you are thinking of trying reusable period pads but are worried they are not safe, do not worry

Seeing Red: A Lilypads Book Review
Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. By Kirsten Karchmer. Author Background Kirsten Karchmer has a background with over 20 years

Period Poverty in Scotland: The New Bill
Scotland has introduced a bill which provides free period products to anyone who needs them. But what actually is the bill? Who is leading the
Bleeding in Kenya: Local Empowerment and Cloth Pads
Bleeding in Kenya: Turning Research into Local Empowerment through a cloth pads project. What was I doing there? First off, hello! I’m Morgan, a new volunteer

Plastic Periods
Plastic periods. Why should you care what you put in your pants? If you menstruate an average of 5 days per month for 40 years,

Has Lockdown allowed us to be more sustainable?
From the end of the daily commute to working in pyjamas, lockdown caused by Covid-19 has changed our world. Many of us are now spending

What is Veganuary?
You may have heard or seen the phrase ‘Veganuary’ recently online. But what is Veganuary and why is it so important? Veganuary is an annual

Reusable period pads: Lilypads reflections and looking forward
Reusable period pads: Lilypads reflections and looking forward Today, I thought I would look back on 2020 and shine a light on the inspiration behind

Reduce your waste this January: Tips for being more sustainable
Want to reduce your waste? The past year has been one of learning, challenges and reflection. The impact that climate change is having on our
Period Gifts: A Lilypads Guide
‘Tis the season for festive fun. But are periods festive? Well today, we are going to dive into the magical world of period gifts and

Period pants or Period pads?
So you are fed up of using the plastic crinkly disposable pads. You are looking for a comfy, sustainable alternative or a backup to tampons

Do Periods Smell?
Do periods smell? Period smell is commonly misunderstood. We are bombarded with images and advertisements which imply we should cover the smell using floral smelling

It is bloody time to embrace period sex…
Period sex; some of us love the idea and some of us are utterly freaked by the idea. So today I thought I would dive

Are we still scared of period blood?
Why are we scared of period blood? People with periods will experience around 450 periods in their lifetime. They will use around 11000 disposable period