I finally did it. I pulled the trigger and decided to try out a menstrual cup for the first time! I know that somewhere out there, someone just scoffed at the idea of using a menstrual cup instead of a tampon or pad, so I figured why not demystify alternative period products together. I’m skeptical and so are you. So I kept a real-time diary of my period using the Flex Cup and Flex Disk for the first time. Spoiler alert: I’m never going back to tampons!
Read MoreAs women, skincare is either a total obsession for us or a complete afterthought. For me, it was always the latter. I was fortunate enough to never experience any real issues with my skin for most of my life. Besides the blemish or two that I would get around my monthly cycle, my skin was always pretty clear and I never really appreciated how amazing (and lucky) that was until recently. About two years ago, I experienced one of the most traumatic times of my life. I was in a relationship that took a toll on my physical body, my mental health, and my emotional state. I’ll spare you the juicy details, but it wasn’t until I removed myself from this toxic situation that I had to face the impact and all of the crud started to surface — with it’s greatest toll manifesting on my skin.
Read MoreMonique Rice is a Physician’s Assistant (PA) in New York City. Upon graduating from PA school, she was excited to work alongside doctors in the emergency room setting. Little did she know that her first year on the job would include the first widespread pandemic we’ve seen in our lifetime.
Read MoreEverything is cancelled. As non-essential businesses have shut down and social distancing is encouraged, many of us are finding that staying fit while staying indoors is a battle. Since we refuse to gain the “quarantine 15”, here are a few accounts to follow to stay inspired. This roundup includes micro-influencers, studios gone-virtual, and established vloggers. Whatever works best for you, stay motivated and, of course, stay home!
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