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#SwitchStories: Megan’s experience using organic cotton period care

Posted by alexOn October 5, 2018

Our customer Megan shares her experience switching to TOTM organic cotton period care. Read her switch story below #SwitchStories Super comfortable What is your first name? Megan Why did you choose to switch to TOTM products? I’m vegan and conscious of plastic waste Had you used organic cotton period care products before using TOTM? No When using conventional period care products (non-organic) did you experience any

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Natural ways to ease period bloating

Posted by alexOn August 23, 2019

Ah, period bloating – we’ve all experienced it. In fact, it’s estimated that 70% of women experience bloating during their period! Whilst it’s completely normal, it can cause discomfort. Not what we want on our period, right? In this blog, we’ll be helping you take power over period bloating with these natural ways to relieve it. Bloating is one symptom that we can experience as part of PMS (premenstrual syndrome). It can be

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TOTM X Teapigs: 3 comforting teas to try on your period

Posted by alexOn August 19, 2019

Sometimes we need that extra bit of comfort to help us get through the day or unwind at the end of a long one. Here, the lovely team at teapigs have recommended their 3 favourite comforting teas perfect for any time of the month (but obviously a little bit of self-care on your period can go a long way too!). Peppermint Peppermint tea often pops up on our socials when we ask

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Periods IRL: Our community share tips for managing your period on holiday

Posted by alexOn August 17, 2019

Periods can be a minefield. Things such as heavy bleeding and uncomfortable cramps can seem hard to manage, particularly when you are away from home. Our community are here to help you take power over your period, with their top tips for managing your period on holiday. When the cramps hit, it can seem like a chore to manage them. But there are simple ways to take power over PMS symptoms and make

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How your menstrual cycle can affect your skin

Posted by alexOn August 14, 2019

Does your menstrual cycle affect your skin? We hear you! This is a common concern when we ask our community about PMS symptoms. We caught up with Murad to chat about adapting your skincare routine to manage hormonal breakouts. Hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle can affect sebaceous glands in your skin which impacts oil production. Having a good skincare routine is important to keep your skin looking its best. “ 14

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Period Powerful Profile: Molly Fenton, Founder of Love Your Period

Posted by alexOn August 5, 2019

Next in our Period Powerful Profile series we’re chatting to Molly, Founder of Love Your Period. Molly is pioneering change with her petition asking the UK government to make it a requirement for period care manufacturers to list ingredients on product boxes. Firstly, could you please tell us about yourself? Hi! My name is Molly Fenton, the founder of the Love Your Period (LYP) campaign. I am a 17-year-old pupil from Cardiff,

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Period Powerful Profile: Manjit Gill, Founder of Binti International

Posted by alexOn July 24, 2019

In May this year, we announced that we will be proudly supporting Binti International. Here, we catch up with Binti Founder, Manjit Gill to talk about period shame, menstrual dignity and the Binti mission to drive change. When did you start up Binti and what is the mission? “I started Binti up 5 years ago and our vision is to create a world where all women have menstrual dignity. Our mission is

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