Blogs and Podcasts

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, that’s 6.5 years of menstruating in your lifetime! Your skin can...

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 more time than ever at home. We are working, exercising and...

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 challenge run by the non-profit organisation Veganuary. It...

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 our pads. Although I am not a fan of the ‘New...

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 planet has become more and more apparent. Sustainability...

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 or cups. You have probably come across reusable pads and...

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 products. But do periods...

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 in to the topic. Introducing period sex to those of you who have not even...

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 products (less if you try reusables). And...

Sustainable gifting- a guide by Emms Choice. Emms Choice believes we can put sustainability in all we do, working towards better choices that are healthier for us and our environment. As the season...

Lilypads pads have launched and we need your help! We cannot believe that it is November already! This month we want to give you an overview of what Lilypads have been up to. But first, we are here...

Period products used to be limited and restrictive. Luckily for us, there are so many new options available. The product we each prefer is unique to us and should not be a source of judgement. We...

Why is there still a stigma surrounding vaginal health? We have all been there, it starts with an irritating itching sensation or discharge that doesn’t seem ‘normal’. This is followed by the...

Putting it simply discharge before your period is completely normal. However, there is much more to discharge to be uncovered- so let’s dive in. Sadly, in today’s world vaginal discharge remains a...

Sustainable, plastic free, eco-friendly period products. They have become more and more prevalent over the last few years. Now this is great for the planet but with so many more choices it can feel...

Lilypads strongly believe that collective action is necessary the end period poverty. This week we sat down to chat to the founder of the Period Poverty Society Saffron Roberts. Lauren from the...