Learn About Healthier Product Options for You and the Planet

With tons of product options, comes an abundance of questions. How do you know which product to choose?

We’ve got your back! We’ve done the work for you: our articles will introduce you to your options, go over their pro’s and con’s and share real life product reviews so you can decide for yourself which option is best for you!

Start with the articles to the right, then check out our other articles and free resources.

 

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OUR MOST RECENT ARTICLES ON HEALTHY PRODUCT OPTIONS

Why You Should Ditch Scented Period Products

ditch scented period products

We’re so grateful to be living in the modern era. Think about it: just one hundred years ago, women were wearing restrictive corsets and layers upon layers of thick petticoats. (Can you imagine how uncomfortable that must have been on a hot summer day?! Not to mention the physical repercussions of those tight waist cinchers. No, thank you!) Yes, it’s true: some of trends are better left in the past.

As history has progressed, the desire for comfort and safety has slowly started to win over aesthetics or outdated standards (thank goodness!) Of course, we’ve still got some work to do. The next item we could all benefit from leaving behind? Scented period products.

We’ve talked about the dangers of conventional period products before. But the subject of fragrance (especially when it comes to your vagina!) is one that’s worth diving a little deeper into.
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What’s Wrong with Conventional Period Products?

Tampons, pads, menstrual cups, period undies. Conventional, organic, cotton, reusable. When it comes to period products, it can be difficult to cut through the clutter and figure out the best choice for you. And more to the point, you may not even know why thinking outside the (Playtex) box is so important. Maybe you’re wondering, “What’s the big deal?” or, “Can something I only use a few days a month really impact my health?” (Spoiler alert: yes, it can.)
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Detox Your Period: Final Conclusions

Detox Your Period
We’ve reached the end of our Detox Your Period blog series. We’ve explored the different types of natural alternatives available to you, giving you a run down of how they work, and which product may work best for your body. Here’s the thing: there’s no one perfect product out there. Every body is different, and what works for you may not work for us. That’s totally okay! That’s why we carry all types of products in our store. During this series, we’ve given you an inside look at the features and facets of each of the products, and you can use this information as a guide to making your own detox decision.
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Detox Your Period: Part 4 – Cramp (PMS) Tea

Detox Your Period
This blog series dives into the different types of natural alternatives available to you, giving you a run down of how they work, and which product may work best for your body. Here’s the thing: there’s no one perfect product out there. Every body is different, and what works for you may not work for us. That’s totally okay! That’s why we carry all types of products in our store. During this series, we give you an inside look at the features and facets of each of the products, and you can use this information as a guide to making your own detox decision.
With tons of healthy options, comes tons of questions. How do you know if you want a natural cotton tampon, a menstrual cup, or a natural pad? So many products, so little time. And while you may not have the opportunity to try them all out – we’ve got your back. BPP’s very own Kelci DeFrancesco has done the work for you and has reviewed each of the different options. So keep reading, follow along, and decide for yourself which option is best for you!
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Monthly Mission: Green Your Period

Green Your Period
You can buy organic produce (free from chemicals & pesticides), you can use cloth shopping bags instead of paper or plastic, you can choose to ride a bike or walk instead of taking the car, and the list goes on…But have you thought about making your periods “green?” Why not? April is the month of Earth Day, our return to spring, and all things fresh and new. So it only makes sense that we’re turning our focus to new ways to reduce our footprint and green our period routine. Read on for quick tips on how to make the green switch for your period. (more…)

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ORGANIC PERIOD 2GO KITS - $14.99

These fashionable period kits stuffed with organic tampons or natural pads were designed to keep ladies of all ages prepared with the healthiest options for their period while on the go!

MENSTRUAL CUP 101

Wondering if menstrual cups are right for you? Menstrual Cup 101 will teach you the basics like cup options  and how to’s while addressing the most common fears and questions. Sign up, it’s free!

BENEFITS OF BREWING HERBAL TEAS SERIES

Searching for a healthier, natural form of relief? Did you know herbal teas could be your solution to menstrual and hormonal issues like PMS, Cramps, Hot Flashes & more? Learn how in this series!

HEALTHY PRODUCTS & LIFESTYLE SERIES

This weekly email series is designed to teach you everything you need to know about the healthier alternatives to the products you’ve been using forever.

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