Where there are alternatives, there are decisions to be made. And for many people, decision making can lead to decision...
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Metals in tampons: what you need to know
In July, a study published in the journal Environment International caused alarm among tampon users worldwide. Researchers from UC Berkeley...
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Do LOLA tampons contain heavy metals?
A study led by UC Berkeley published in early July identified that tampons from several unnamed brands contained toxic metals. Thanks for...
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Celebrating National Women's Health Awareness Month With Girls Run Nash
Girls Run Nash
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How To Advocate For Yourself If You Have PMDD or PME
Premenstrual syndromemany folks
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Menstrual Blood Diagnostic Testing: Q&A With Dr. Sara Naseri
March is Women’s History Month, and all month long, we’ve been recognizing and celebrating leaders in our community who are...
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How To Insert a Tampon: A Visual Guide
We’re passionate about periods, and we recognize that people who menstruate experience period care products and solutions in ways unique...
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How to Get Period Blood Stains Out of Underwear
Welcome. Think of this as your informal stain support group. We’re LOLA, and we know periods. We also know periods...
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Itchy Vagina Before Period: Common Causes & Treatments
Is it just us, or is it itchy down there? The cause could range from hormones or vaginal dryness to...
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Are tampons and feminine products HSA/FSA eligible?
Safe, clean, accessible period and vaginal care for all. This is what LOLA strives for in all that we do. ...
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LOLA Proudly Joins The Tampon Tax Back Coalition
Today on International Day of the Girl, LOLA has joined The Tampon Tax Back Coalition, a coalition of period care brands...
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September is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Month
Here at LOLA, when it comes to reproductive health, we believe we have an ongoing responsibility to continually create spaces...
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Are organic tampons better?
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a rise in consciousness around the products we use and where they come from....
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How Does Period Underwear Work?
In the world of menstrual products, period underwear has been described as a revolutionary game-changer. What’s not to love about...
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A Period Piece: The Story of My First Period
I am a late bloomer in all aspects of life, and my first period was no different. It arrived a...
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6 Period Myths Debunked
And yet, despite logging years or perhaps even decades of getting them every month, there are still some common menstruation...
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Feeling depressed before your period?
Cramps and cravings may be the more famous PMS symptoms, but feeling depressed ahead of your period is also common...
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How to Reduce PMS Symptoms
For many menstruators, PMS (AKA premenstrual syndrome) is just a reality we've simply gotten used to each month. Whether your...
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Using a menstrual cup: everything you need to know
For many menstruators "especially in the United States where tampons and pads make up the bulk of our "how to...
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Can Lifestyle Changes Affect Your Period?
When was the last time you noticed a change in your menstrual cycle? Personally, mine's been shifting gradually over the...
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What your period blood is telling you
Think of your period like a rainbow. While period blood doesn't include the full spectrum of the sun, it's perfectly...
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5 Reasons Cotton Pads Are Better for Your Period
When it comes to choosing your menstrual pads, do you pay attention to the ingredients listed on the label? Does...
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Menstrual Cycle Tracking: Benefits for Your Health
We spend a lot of time talking to the LOLA community about their reproductive health. One of the desires we...
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Understanding and managing blood flow during your period
A common questionthe LOLA community
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5 Yoga Poses for Period Cramps & Stress Relief
Sheltering at home with your period can be trying, especially when all you want to do is take on your...
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What does spotting before your period mean?
Getting your period like clockwork every month is enough " we shouldn't also have to worry about the in-between spotting...
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Will you get lighter periods in your 30s?
One of the best things about being in your 30s is that the different parts of your life are finally...
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Will the full moon affect your period?
Whether you're a stickler for science or an enthusiast of woo-woo wellness (or a bit of both), it's hard to...
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Why your breasts hurt before your period
Research shows that most women (approximately 70 percent) are familiar with the dull, throbbing, discomfort of breast tenderness before their...
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How does sugar affect your period?
Sure, we should all "get enough sleep," "drink more water," and "not subsist on cake frosting alone," but when PMS...
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Which period products are safe to use with an IUD?
It's understandable to be concerned that anything you put in your vagina " from period products to sex toys "...
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Can you still experience PMS on birth control?
Days of cramps, bloating, mood swings, fatigue, and cravings "“ every single month. PMS symptoms are a pain, and it's...
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Should I be worried if my daughter's first period is early?
It's a fact that over the last few centuries the age of puberty onset has dropped significantly. But how early...
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Is your weight affecting your period?
When your period doesn't come "regularly" " every 21 to 35 days " it may become a personal annoyance, but...
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7 Surprising Period Facts You Didn't Know
From a young age, periods are a fact of life for most women. Since the average woman menstruates 456 times...
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Heavy Period: Everything You Need to Know
Consider this a TMI-free zone. We asked women's health and functional nutrition coach Nicole Jardim to give us the lowdown...
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Why do I have an upset stomach during my period?
Our periods can bring on a slew of not-so-great symptoms, like the mental and emotional side effects of PMS, that...
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5 Natural Remedies for Period Pain
A whopping two-thirds of menstruating women experience period pain. Though many women turn to medications to soothe menstrual cramps, lifestyle...
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8 tips & tricks to make this your easiest period ever
It's probably no surprise that we love talking about our periods here at LOLA. We openly discuss the details of...
