5 MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR NEXT PERIOD
Happy Period week to all who celebrate…there’s no getting around the fact that our periods can make us feel less comfortable, in-control and, on the whole, less ourselves. Luckily, we know five female-owned brands who’ve made it their mission to make your lives a little easier.
DAYE’S CBD TAMPONS
Starting off strong, we have DAYE - a company started by Valentina Millanova, specialising in period care and, more importantly, period pain management. Their revolutionary CBD tampons help ease menstrual pain, whilst also being sustainable: the wrappers actually dissolve in water, and the applicator is made from renewable sugar cane! They can also be ordered as a convenient subscription, so your tampons come through your letterbox each month!
TALA
Grace Beverley’s Tala is perhaps a more known brand, but one to have on your radar nonetheless. Started shortly after her time at university, Tala aims to meet all the needs of classic activewear, whilst also being sustainable (with garments made either from recycled materials or Tencel Modal Fabric, sourced from the pulp of beech trees in responsibly managed forests). We love the Dayflex Wrap Flares and actually live in them when Mother Nature strikes.
STRIPE & STARE
Also known as the ‘World’s Comfiest Knickers’, Stripe & Stare’s underwear is some of the best around. Also using sustainable materials (can you spot a theme here), Katie Lope’s products are designed as an everyday essential, “because nothing great was EVER achieved in uncomfortable knickers”. We totally agree.
MODIBODI
You’ve got it, it’s another period positive company! Modibodi was started by an Australian mother, Kristy Chong, who was struggling with light incontinence whilst training for a marathon. Her products range from period-friendly swimwear (sign us up!) to teen-friendly period dancewear and provide an excellent alternative to those who simply cannot allow for their period to ruin their schedule. Fulfilling the needs of young and old alike, Modibodi is a brand for troublemakers all over the world!
FIX YOUR PERIOD BY NICOLE JARDIM
Nicole Jardim’s 2020 book ‘Fix your Period: Six Weeks to Banish Bloating, Conquer Cramps, Manage Moodiness, and Ignite Lasting Hormone Balance’ is perhaps just the thing you need to reset your hormones and your period. Though you can grab this book at any time of the month, we recommend diving into it fully during menstruation, to track patterns, find out more about your cycle and educate yourself on the natural practices you can use to help ease the pain. It’s something akin to a menstrual bible…
Please note, none of these product posts are sponsored…merely just on our ‘Trouble loves’ list! However…sponsorships are welcome. More than welcome.