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"22.08.2017 16:43:00" radiohysteric.com Mooncups - the bloody truth... via GIPHY An honest and funny review on starting out with the Mooncup® from Hysteric Includes some top tips too! A good one to share with friends who are considering ditching disposables :) "18.08.2017 16:03:00" Stylist "I get trolled probably every single day" Harnaam Kaur talks overcoming online abuse and embracing diversity. You can catch Harnaam at Stylist Live this November Harnaam Kaur shares her message of embracing diversity and talks about her aim to spread self confidence and love ❤️ Stylist "16.08.2017 16:46:00" womensadventureexpo.co.uk Why we should value different menstrual cultures: an interview with Israh Goodall Jul262017InterviewsMmieepMotivated by a desire to explore and connect with people and wild places, Israh has travelled extensively. Her journeys have included travelling the Silk Road, trekking in New Zealand, the Middle East, Central America and Europe, Israh Goodall talks to Women's Adventure Expo about her experience of menstruation in different cultures around the globe From being sent to a hut in Nepal to the red tents of Northern Pakistan, she's experienced many different menstrual traditions "14.08.2017 15:44:36" mnn.com Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening Boyan Slat is on his way to setting up trash-collecting, solar-powered booms in the Pacific Ocean. Some positive news to kick off the week The incredible Boyan Slat will be introducing his plastic pollution clean up project in 2018. The Ocean Cleanup Boyan Slat "11.08.2017 15:57:02" travelwithlamb.com Using a Mooncup instead of tampons? FAQs answered! - Travel With Lamb I'm an eco-friendly loving yogi and even I was hesitant to try out the Mooncup! You might be surprised at how my experience went... Fantastic review from Tammy at Travel With Lamb 'I recently used it whilst on expedition through Namibia and sometimes I didn't even have a working toilet to use on the road… and it was a lifesaver! ' "10.08.2017 15:53:24" bbc.co.uk Nepal criminalises banishing menstruating women to huts - BBC News Those who force a woman to sleep outside her house during her period face fines or a prison term. Today a law was passed in Nepal which criminalises the act of chhaupadi; the tradition of banishing menstruating women from their homes. Great news for women and girls, however it may be a while until social customs fully reform in Nepali culture. BBC "08.08.2017 15:49:08" womensadventureexpo.co.uk Well what do I do with a tampon in Antarctica? Written by Elena Holmes. A participant in one of our Managing Menstruation in Extreme Environments focus groups told me she wondered when faced with the prospect of undertaking a particularly exciting expedition, 'what do I do with a tampon in What does one do with a tampon in Antarctica? Have you ever stopped to think about how an astronaut deals with her period? Elena Holmes from Women's Adventure Expo poses these questions, and many more, about how people deal with menstruation in extreme "04.08.2017 16:08:00" mooncup.co.uk Amy and Greenpeace | Mooncup Amy and GreenpeaceEvery year, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Amy, our Administration Coordinator explains her choice here: This year I have chosen to donate my portion of the Mooncup® Every Mooncup team member is given the chance to donate a share of the Mooncup funds to a charity of their choice. Amy, our Administration Coordinator explains why she chose Greenpeace... Greenpeace International Greenpeace UK "03.08.2017 16:04:00" Francesca from My Life In Rose Tinted Glasses talks Period Positivity and the Mooncup! 'Menstruation whether you like it or not is a part of life, actually quite a big part of life!' http://bit.ly/2w9PAmN "02.08.2017 15:13:08" minimal-impact.blogspot.com Zero Waste - Sanitary Products Create awareness about the ecological impact of our lifestyle, and change it by adopting a zero waste mentally. Thanks to Carina Paraiso from Minimal Impact for her great review, packed full of facts about the advantages of using a Mooncup. Please feel free to share with a friend :) "01.08.2017 15:54:16" livingtheveggielife.com Top Eco Items I Always Take Travelling When you travel and move around as much as I do, it's good to carry items that are long lasting and good for the environmental. I am aware that a lot of travelling increases my carbon footpri… Rachel from @livingthe.veggielife' s latest blog post notes the Mooncup as one of her top eco items for travel. Check out the other great products on her list too and feel inspired by her beautiful travel photos #wanderlust "31.07.2017 16:04:00" Today marks the end of #PlasticFreeJuly Here are some of the ways we've been continuing to reduce our plastic waste. We'll be using the tips we've learnt into August and beyond :) It's been a great way to inspire us all to be even more aware of the "28.07.2017 16:30:00" olioex.com 27 ingenious things you can do with a plastic bottle - OLIO 12 Sep 27 ingenious things you can do with a plastic bottle Posted at 16:25h in Uncategorized by Ben Cullen 0 Comments We all know that plastic bottles are an environmental scourge. In America alone, 50bn plastic water bottles are used each year, with 38m One of the best ways you can reduce your plastic waste is to stop buying single use plastic bottles BUT if you do find yourself with one here are 27 innovative ideas for creatively recycling them :) ♻️ Plastic Free July #zerowaste OLIO - The Local Sharing "27.07.2017 12:48:07" City to Sea Did you know the average menstrual pad contains as much plastic as four carrier bags? Watch and share this film to get the flow-down on plastic-free periods ... and celebrate the rise of reusables! Share your stories in the comments. Did you know the average menstrual pad contains as much plastic as four carrier bags? Watch and share this film to get the flow-down on plastic-free periods ... and celebrate the rise of reusables! Follow them at City to Sea to find out more about "26.07.2017 16:28:06" Can you swim while wearing the Mooncup? Read our FAQ here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/using-mooncup/can-i-swim-while-wearing-the-mooncup/ "24.07.2017 16:01:00" Timeline Photos The fantastic people at Young Women Rising have been tackling the stigma around periods with their latest campaign #ProjectPeriod Check out these compelling photos which aim to inspire and engage people into conversation about menstruation, putting an "21.07.2017 15:54:21" independent.co.uk The Government just announced it's banning microbeads The Government is to go ahead with a ban on “rinse-off” plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products following a public consultation, it has announced. Fantastic news! The UK Government has just announced a ban on ocean polluting microbeads! 'Banning plastic microbeads in cosmetics is seen as an easy way of reducing the amount of small pieces of plastic getting into the sea, partly because they are "17.07.2017 15:59:16" womensadventureexpo.co.uk Cal Major and Sarah Outen talk planning, paddling and periods Interview by Elena Holmes Cal Major is a UK-Based activist who has been paddle-boarding to raise awareness for the plastic pollution problem. She has paddle-boarded 260 miles from Plymouth to Croyde in order to raise funds for a marine conservation group. Great interview with two inspiring travellers from Women's Adventure Expo - "Planning, Paddling and Periods" Activist Cal Major from Paddle Against Plastic UK and Author & Adventurer Sarah Outen MBE talk about how their periods can affect their "13.07.2017 16:36:00" mooncup.co.uk Travelling on your Period – Why the Mooncup is a Backpacker's Best Friend | Mooncup A few years back I found myself planning an eight month adventure around Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. As I smugly packed up my 40kg backpack I actually felt rather proud of myself for packing so light. There were... The Mooncup® was made for travelling :) Whether it's a short beach break or an off-the-beaten-track adventure. Read on to find out 8 Reasons Why the Mooncup is perfect for Travelling "13.07.2017 11:00:00" youtube.com Mooncup - A Zero Waste Time-of-the-Month | Kate Arnell I LOVE my Mooncup. There. I said it. It means I can have a comfortable, zero waste period and stops me spending money every month on disposable sanitary item... It's week 2 of the Plastic Free July challenge, so we thought we would re-post the brilliant: 'Mooncup - A Zero Waste Time-of-the-Month' from Kate Arnell aka eco boost for any you who have not yet seen it! #throwbackthursday "10.07.2017 17:00:00" Timeline Photos 'I'll be honest in that I didn't expect much, but it's been a total lifesaver' Megan from Lazy Thoughts explains why she is a Mooncup® convert in her latest blog post :) http://bit.ly/2v2FPFI "07.07.2017 17:24:00" Photos from Mooncup's post Well that was a great 1st week of the Plastic Free July challenge! We have had some great packaging free lunches, inspiring chats and we even learnt how to make a Tetrapack wallet! Have you taken up the challenge too? If so it would be great to hear what "04.07.2017 16:19:00" stylist.co.uk Girls 'as young as nine' requesting surgery to change the appearance of their vaginas More than 150 girls under the age of 15 had labiaplasty in 2015-2016 This article explores the shocking rise of young girls requesting (and receiving) genital cosmetic surgery on the NHS. The procedure, known as labiaplasty, has been carried out on more than 200 girls under the age of 18 between 2015-16. A sad reality "01.07.2017 11:11:00" Today marks the beginning of Plastic Free July. Keep up to date with our team's efforts to reduce plastic waste over the next month. Take the challenge for yourselves at Plastic Free July #ChooseToRefuse #ZeroWaste "30.06.2017 13:57:44" Photos from Mooncup's post Today we're celebrating #EODay with lovely vegan cake! Being Employee Owned is a truly ethical way of doing business. Our work culture is one that values integrity, honesty and communication so that everyone feels comfortable in being their true "30.06.2017 10:31:33" theguardian.com The Bristol refill-reuse bottle campaign that is spreading across Europe Natalie Fee left a job in television to focus on reducing plastic pollution. Her latest project, Refill, aims to make reusing a plastic bottle simpler than buying a new one and it's catching on in cities from Bath to Bonn The Bristol based "Refill" campaign is a free tap water initiative, designed to reduce plastic pollution. Read their inspiring story and find out how to get involved... http://bit.ly/2u1T7T1 City to Sea "29.06.2017 15:46:08" theguardian.com We need to talk about plastic bottles A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute, and it's becoming a real problem for waste build up in our oceans The Bristol based "Refill" campaign is a free tap water initiative, designed to reduce plastic pollution. Read their inspiring story and find out how to get involved... City to Sea "28.06.2017 15:04:12" HOPE not hate Sunday was a #MoreInCommon day too – and we were (mostly) spared the rain. There were community clean-ups, picnics, lots of music, games, interfaith gatherings and more, celebrating everything that is best about our communities. It was a fantastic This month, as part of our Team Giving initiative, our Mooncup Advisor Nicky chose to donate to HOPE not hate The Hope Not Hate campaign works hard to provide a positive antidote to the politics of hate. Read more about why Nicky chose this particular "27.06.2017 15:45:52" antoniaasantos.wordpress.com Ladies, you need to try this! I first stumbled across this product whilst online shopping and was intrigued as to how they worked. I then came across a few videos of youtubers talking about them and the benefits, but beca… Not quite persuaded to make the switch to the Mooncup® yet? Here's 5 Reasons Why Antonia Santos thinks the Mooncup is Amazing. A quick and informative review to share with anyone who's thinking of ditching the disposables... @antoniaasantos "25.06.2017 18:34:56" Timeline Photos Last day of changing the world one Mooncup at a time from the Green Futures Field at Glastonbury. "23.06.2017 16:08:00" medium.com Scent and attraction: Pheromones and the cycle – Clued In – Medium Body odor tends to freak people out. We are led to believe we should douse ourselves in fragrance — from scented lotions and deodorant to… Can the release of pheromones induce sexual attraction at different times of the month? This article from Clue rounds up some interesting studies that explore the 'correlation between odor, smell and appeal'... "21.06.2017 15:13:28" Photos from Mooncup's post The Mooncup stall is up and running the festival is kicking off! If you're at Glastonbury come and visit us and take a spin on the Magical Menstrual Cycle! Glastonbury Festival (official) Glastonbury Festival "20.06.2017 11:46:00" Period Drama Short Film Some very exciting news today... Mooncup will be hitting a TV screen near you soon! We're thrilled to announce we've just launched our Period Drama advert on 4OD! Keep an eye out for it :) And do tell us if, and where, you've spotted it! "19.06.2017 17:13:09" Having a great time setting up at Glastonbury Festival. The sun is definitely shining down on us. Look forward to meeting some of you at the Mooncup stall in the Green Futures field. :) "16.06.2017 15:54:04" elitedaily.com This Is Why Your Boobs Get Sore When You're On Your Period You don't have to be stuck with the pain. Ever wondered why your breasts may feel painful when you get your period? This article from Elite Daily explains why you get sore boobs and how you can ease the pain. :) "14.06.2017 17:00:00" huffingtonpost.com 3 Incredible Inventions That Are Cleaning Our Oceans These projects are helping take out the trash. Micro fibres from synthetic fabrics (60% of all clothing on earth is made from synthetic fabric) are polluting our oceans and it's inhabitants. Here are some inspiring projects tackling this global problem head on! The Seabin project The Ocean Cleanup "09.06.2017 17:45:00" mooncup.co.uk How to be Zero-Waste at Festivals | What to Pack this Summer | Mooncup The tickets are paid for, lifts have been shared and your backpack is dusted off for another year at least. It's festival season and who knows, the sun may very well be shining In this blog post we are... With Glastonbury Festival just around the corner, we're starting to get very excited about the approaching festival season! Unfortunately though, with festivals being full of disposables and single-use plastic, they can be a real culprit for creating "07.06.2017 17:06:00" Timeline Photos Did you know: Wonder Woman's creator was William Moulton Marston- in general consensus the inventor of the lie detector test? Interestingly Wonder Woman's most recognisable weapon is the Lasso of Truth.... Find out more intriguing facts about the "06.06.2017 17:00:00" time.com Margaret Atwood and Elisabeth Moss on 'The Handmaid's Tale' And why the show is so relevant today Waiting with bated breath here at Mooncup HQ for the next episode of The Handmaid's Tale to be aired :) In the meantime, interesting to read Elisabeth Moss and Margaret Atwood in conversation: Moss: 'The Handmaid's Tale is considered one of the great "01.06.2017 17:00:00" theguardian.com A period emoji could help girls talk about menstruation. That would be a big deal | Caitlin Figueiredo The gender gap becomes pronounced when a girl first starts menstruating. Ending the shame around a girl's period starts with being able to talk about it Ending the shame around periods starts with being able to talk (or text ;) ) about it! Plan International are campaigning for a period emoji to help aid the conversation around menstruation. Cast you vote for your favourite #PERIODEMOJI in a bid to help "31.05.2017 17:00:00" huffingtonpost.in WATCH: This 18-Year-Old's Monologue On Why Periods Shouldn't Limit Any Woman Is Taking Social Media By The Storm 'Bleed without violence'. Check out this powerful spoken word monologue by Aranya Johar released for Menstrual Hygiene Day - India "We could live without the need to hide... where we celebrate the only blood that bleeds without violence... in a world where pads aren't wrapped "31.05.2017 13:09:38" medium.com I love you to the Mooncup and back. – isabel S. kendal – Medium After 20 years of using bleached tampons and sanitary pads, I was excited about the prospect of an essentially cost free and planet… Find out why blogger Isabel loves us to the Moon(cup) and back in this lovely review :) @isabelblogs "30.05.2017 18:05:00" mooncup.co.uk Jo and Paws4Homes | Mooncup Every year, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Jo, our Sales Coordinator, explains her choice here: Say hello to Toffee! She is a beautiful rescue dog from Cyprus and our newest recruit here at Mooncup HQ :) Every team member in the office is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This month Sales Coordinator Jo, "28.05.2017 10:05:00" Timeline Photos Mooncup Ltd is proudly partnered with many worthy and deserving charities and not-for-profit organisations. Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund Kenya Medical Research Institute Rowley Projects Mobilise a Midwife Marine Conservation Society Lift the Lid, "27.05.2017 09:17:00" Timeline Photos Tomorrow is Menstrual Hygiene Day! In it's third year, this day was created to raise awareness of the challenges many face due to their menstruation. It's aim is to break the silence and build awareness for good menstrual hygiene management worldwide. "26.05.2017 16:27:00" the-pool.com Why can't we talk about periods more honestly? Having an open discussion is vital to our reproductive health, says Kat Lister World Menstrual Hygiene Day is just around the corner - an annual awareness day that aims to break taboos around menstruation. Look out for our posts over the weekend to find out about this important day in the menstrual calendar! This article from The "23.05.2017 15:52:57" Timeline Photos We are very proud to support charities and not-for-profit programmes in the UK and worldwide. This week, one our partner charities - Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund - ran workshops in different villages in Nepal to address women´s health issues and "19.05.2017 15:30:54" Timeline Photos At Mooncup Ltd we're trying to change the conversation around periods to break the menstrual taboo. We don't buy into the secrecy or embarrassment of old-school feminine hygiene advertising. For you, for our world and for our future :) www.mooncup.co.uk "19.05.2017 09:28:37" 1 Million Women In case you missed this awesome idea a few weeks ago: We don't need to dig up any more oil to build our roads - we can recycle plastic and use that instead! "19.05.2017 07:42:00" mooncup.co.uk Why don't we make the Mooncup in different colours? The Mooncup is made from natural un-pigmented silicone. We have chosen to avoid adding food colourings or pigments that may compromise the health, ethical and environmental benefits of the Mooncup®. A transparent cup can also really help in clearly Why don't we make the Mooncup® in different colours? It's something we get asked all the time. You can find out why on the FAQ page here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/using-mooncup/why-dont-you-make-the-mooncup-in-different-colours/ "16.05.2017 17:00:00" theguardian.com 38 million pieces of plastic waste found on uninhabited South Pacific island Henderson Island, part of the Pitcairn group, is covered by 18 tonnes of plastic – the highest density of anthropogenic debris recorded anywhere in the world The uninhabited Henderson Island, a Unesco World Heritage site, has been found by marine scientists to have the highest density of anthropogenic debris recorded anywhere in the world, with 99.8% of the pollution plastic. It is imperative that we "15.05.2017 17:00:00" Timeline Photos The Mooncup® menstrual cup is the healthier and convenient alternative to tampons and pads which saves you money too! One Mooncup lasts for years, and costs the same as you would spend on disposables in 6-8 months. www.mooncup.co.uk "11.05.2017 08:15:06" Timeline Photos Made to last for years, the Mooncup menstrual cup is an easy way to dramatically reduce the waste you produce. Each one of us uses around 11,000 disposable sanitary products in a lifetime, which end up in the sea or landfill. Regardless of flow, you only "09.05.2017 16:14:36" Timeline Photos "Anything Men Can Do I Can Do Bleeding"- Madeleine Trebenski lets out a comical battle cry from the menstrual frontline ;) https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/anything-men-can-do-i-can-do-bleeding McSweeney's "05.05.2017 16:06:00" Timeline Photos Do you have a friend who's been thinking about ditching the disposables? Share our Mooncup Manifesto to encourage others to break their 'auto-pilot' habits and make an active choice to own their periods. #OwnYourPeriod "04.05.2017 17:00:00" bbc.co.uk Banished for bleeding The women forced to move out of home when they have their periods BBC documentary 'Banished for Bleeding' explores the Nepali practice of "chhaupadi" - in which women are forced to move out of home when they have their periods each month. Although people's mindsets are changing in parts of the country, the taboos "28.04.2017 16:20:00" mooncup.co.uk Sophia and Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia | Mooncup Every year, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Sophia, one of our Mooncup Advisors, explains her choice here: Every year, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This time round our lovely Mooncup Advisor Sophia had a chance to donate to a charity she cares deeply about. "I believe that everybody "28.04.2017 15:31:54" Timeline Photos Mooncup are very proud to sponsor local Brighton business The Big Lemon CIC as they launch the first ever solar powered bus in the UK! Jo in sales was delighted to attend the launch event today where the new bus "Om Shanti" was unveiled. With this new "26.04.2017 17:22:00" the-pool.com Ten women speak honestly about the menopause Ahead of a new BBC documentary tackling the taboo subject of the menopause tomorrow, we round up ten women – from Jennifer Saunders to Tracey Emin – speaking openly on what their experience was really like “The change” as the menopause is often referred to – its nickname tellingly mysterious – is still rarely spoken of. In this important article from The Pool 10 women speak openly about their experiences of the menopause. From Cameron Diaz to Whoopi "25.04.2017 13:21:20" mooncup.co.uk Su and Shelter | Mooncup Every year, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Su, our wonderful Mooncup founder, explains her choice here: Every Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Our lovely Founder Su chose Shelter. "21.04.2017 16:06:20" mooncup.co.uk Can I use the Mooncup when I travel? The Mooncup was made for travelling. When you're trying to pack light, you don't want to carry bulky supplies of tampons and pads. Instead, you can pack just the one menstrual cup. Mooncup is reusable, portable and saves a huge amount of... At Mooncup HQ we're often asked if you can use the Mooncup® whilst travelling... so we decided to include it in our FAQs :) Find out why the Mooncup is perfect for trekking and backpacking, and read our top tips for dealing with your period off the "18.04.2017 15:55:00" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to Mooncup® - 15 today! :) "12.04.2017 13:03:40" Timeline Photos Every month a Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This month Steph, in sales and marketing support, describes why she chose Shoreham Rehoming Centre Dogs "10.04.2017 15:24:01" Timeline Photos Did you know that Mooncup Ltd is in The World's Top 10 Ethical Businesses named by The Good Shopping Guide ? You can see more of the awards and accreditations from the organisations that have given Mooncup a big thumbs up here: "05.04.2017 14:44:28" Nadia and Kaye I have never seen Kaye Adams as speechless as she was when she discovered my Mooncup in the dishwasher!! It really got us thinking though .. why do we talk about periods in such hushed tones when it's such a natural thing? I'm lucky my parents made it Great to see 'Loose Women' Nadia and Kaye talking Mooncup®! ...don't recommend cleaning it in the dishwasher though clearly a great conversation starter ;) "03.04.2017 17:00:12" the-pool.com how to explain the period industry to an alien The way period products are bought and sold is so objectively bizarre that Caroline O'Donoghue has invented an alien to describe it What would an alien make of our take on periods here on earth? Interesting article - revealing the mysteries lurking in our terrestrial 'monthly care' aisles ;) "29.03.2017 15:34:11" Timeline Photos Check out these 9 tips for living with less plastic from Less Plastic featuring the Mooncup® :) Each one of us uses around 11,000 disposable sanitary products in a lifetime, which end up in the sea or landfill. Regardless of flow, you only need one "28.03.2017 17:11:00" mooncup.co.uk Period Poverty in the UK: can the Mooncup help? | Mooncup Due to recent coverage highlighting the fact that 'period poverty' is being experienced in the UK, many supporters are contacting us, keen to explore whether Mooncup Ltd may be able to offer some kind of solution. Clearly, the ever-more established... Solutions to UK 'period poverty' are now being discussed in parliament- with free disposables high on the agenda. "To provide free disposable sanitary products may offer some welcome temporary relief, though is this the most desirable, long-term "27.03.2017 14:11:13" youtube.com IK PROBEERDE EEN MENSTRUATIECUP | Lichaamstaal | Vera Camilla Ik vertel over mijn ervaring met een menstruatiecup. Fijner dan tampons? Hoe zit het en hoe breng je het in? ♡ Abonneer: https://www.youtube.com/user/veracam... Een erg goede review over de Mooncup door veracamilla.nl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkrBJ9wmyNg "24.03.2017 17:02:09" mooncup.co.uk Why Mooncup? | Mooncup 1. Comfortable. Made from soft, medical-grade silicone, it's so comfortable you can't feel it's there. While tampons absorb 35% vaginal moisture, the Mooncup menstrual cup Thinking of switching to the Mooncup®? Or maybe a friend is getting closer to ditching the disposables? On the 'Why Mooncup?' page of our website you can find out about some of the many benefits of using the Mooncup menstrual cup. "22.03.2017 17:01:21" Timeline Photos Every month a Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This month Shara explains why she chose to donate to Rainbow Trust Children's "22.03.2017 08:00:00" huffingtonpost.co.uk.via.snip.ly The Price Of Periods Personify your period, and you generate the world's worst houseguest. Sometimes arriving much earlier than expected, other times you wonder if it will vi... Period Poverty in the UK: another sign of austere times? With reports of low-income families & schoolgirls struggling to pay for sanitary products in the UK, it's heartening to see growing discussion and appetite for action. Interesting read in the "20.03.2017 17:25:01" elliswoolley.blogspot.com Mooncup Remember when you first encountered your Mooncup®? Lovely to accompany @EllisJadeIllustration as she shares her first impressions :) "17.03.2017 11:55:50" Timeline Photos Happy birthday to our amazing Mooncup Advisor Nicky! We surprised her with a delicious strawberry & chocolate cake in the office today :) "16.03.2017 16:27:00" express.co.uk This is why you should REALLY avoid flushing THESE items down the toilet TAMPONS, condoms and cotton wool pads are just a few of the things we are constantly told not to flush down the toilet. Tampons, disposable sanitary products and condoms are just a few of the non-flushable items finding their way into our sewers... Water companies report more than 366,000 blockages throughout the UK every year. Keep spreading the word! Think before you "10.03.2017 16:33:48" endometriosis-uk.org Understanding Endometriosis | Endometriosis UK Learn more about endometriosis, the symptoms and what causes it. This week is Endometriosis Awareness Week. This painful menstrual condition is thought to affect 1.5 million people in the UK alone and can take up to 7 and a half years to diagnose. Find out more about the condition here through Endometriosis UK "08.03.2017 08:00:03" Timeline Photos It's International Women's Day- may be time to ditch the disposables... To celebrate we're offering 10% off the Mooncup® menstrual cup at www.mooncup.co.uk using promo code IWD2017 Offer ends Sunday 12th March! "07.03.2017 14:02:25" How Can Periods Save the Planet?- Menstruation & the Environment How Can Periods Save the Planet?- Menstruation & the Environment The WEN Forum presents: **HOW CAN PERIODS SAVE THE PLANET? - MENSTRUATION & THE ENVIRONMENT** Come and join us for the film screening of Amit Virmani's documentary MENSTRUAL MAN, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session. Refreshments will be The Women's Environmental Network (WEN) will be screening Amit Virmani's documentary MENSTRUAL MAN tomorrow in London. Mooncup Campaigns & Marketing Manager Kath Clements will be joining the 'period positive panel' to discuss menstruation and the "06.03.2017 18:15:35" youtube.com Vagina Art & the Paradox of Japanese Censorship Laws Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-BROADLY In July, artist Megumi Igarashi, a.k.a. Rokudenashiko, was arrested on obscenity charges after building a ... Who's afraid of vagina art? Subversive artist Rokudenashiko has been arrested twice for her creations on grounds of obscenity. 'In a culture where vaginas are shrouded in shame and stigma, an amicable and snuggly stuffed pussy toy is far more radical "03.03.2017 17:40:42" oneyearnaked.wordpress.com It took me three years to buy a mooncup I'm a little bit squeamish. It took me about 15 minutes to be convinced of the environmental and cost-saving value of a mooncup. It took me three years to buy… Laura from OneYearNaked talks about why she loves her Mooncup... "It took me about 15 minutes to be convinced of the environmental and cost-saving value of a Mooncup. It took me three years to buy one. And it's taken me a year to write about it... But "02.03.2017 14:37:47" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to our fabulous sales coordinator Jo! We surprised her with a vegan orange polenta cake in the office today :) "28.02.2017 18:05:00" Timeline Photos On average just one of us will use over 11,000 tampons or pads in a lifetime, which will end up in landfill or in the sea. Find out more about the real drama behind disposables http://bit.ly/2lrBgDQ "27.02.2017 18:06:01" bustle.com 13 Period Hacks To Ease The Pain & Keep You Healthy Mother Nature comes knocking — sometimes banging — at our door about 400 times in a lifetime. Yet no matter how many periods we've got under our belts, we still get affected. We feel run-down and/or a bit cranky, and the aches and pains put us on our Check out these 13 tips to ease the pain & keep you healthy whilst on your period Bustle "24.02.2017 17:01:49" the-pool.com 7 women on how they don't get pregnant From the withdrawal method to the pill, seven women talk honestly about contraception From the withdrawal method to the pill, seven women talk honestly about contraception. Some interesting findings from this article from The Pool "24.02.2017 15:07:45" Mooncup's cover photo "24.02.2017 09:34:38" Mooncup Period Drama Filming Check out all the behind the scenes action from the filming of our Period Drama, featuring drones, quad bikes and bloopers galore! "23.02.2017 17:25:44" mooncup.co.uk Behind the Scenes of our Period Drama film | Mooncup Period Drama: A Day on Location It's incredible what it takes to produce 1 minute and 15 seconds of film. St Luke's ad agency's formidable work of storyboarding, casting (both human and equine!), wardrobe, location scouting, and gathering a cast... It's not every day that you get to film a Period Drama! Check out our behind the scenes film (featuring cast, crew, horses, drones & more), photos and write up of the day :) "23.02.2017 16:53:55" Period Drama Filming Behind the Scenes Period Drama Filming "20.02.2017 17:33:00" Timeline Photos When does menstruation begin? There are many different factors that influence when your period will start. A fascinating article from Clue http://snip.ly/jjl6w and more information on using the Mooncup from your first period. "13.02.2017 17:53:07" mooncup.co.uk Period Drama | Mooncup Its not just the emergency run out to the shops for sanitary products that can be the drama. On average just one of us will use over 11,000 tampons or pads in a lifetime, which will end up in landfill or in the sea. What a fantastic response to our latest campaign: Mooncup Period Drama :) Thank you so much... feel free to keep sharing ;) You can find out more about the real drama behind disposables here: "07.02.2017 15:38:13" Mooncup | Period Drama ....and finally, we're thrilled to present our latest campaign: #PeriodDrama Hope you enjoy it :) #OwnYourPeriod "06.02.2017 18:15:03" Timeline Photos Just one more sleep til our new epic film is released! Here's a sneaky still of what's ahead :) Get your popcorn at the ready... #OwnYourPeriod "03.02.2017 17:10:31" mooncup.co.uk www.mooncup.co.uk So excited about our forthcoming campaign we're struggling to keep it quiet! :) Here's a teaser for our lovely fans... Galloping onto a screen near you soon! "02.02.2017 16:33:03" mooncup.co.uk Why You Should Be Careful Where You Buy The Mooncup® - Mooncup So you've been thinking about ditching the disposables for ages; your best mate's been raving about the Mooncup® for years now; tampons are a drag and you're fed up... Have you been thinking about ditching disposables for good? If you're considering buying a Mooncup® read our latest blog post to find out why it's so important to buy it from the right place. "30.01.2017 13:24:21" Mooncup's cover photo "30.01.2017 11:52:46" Mooncup's cover photo "24.01.2017 17:30:02" theguardian.com Clitbait: 10 things you didn't know about the clitoris The Glitoris is not only Amanda Palmer's No 1 artwork in the fight against fascism, it's also an educational tool, says Australian artist Alli Sebastian Wolf Let us present the Glitoris! The giant glittery clitoris that you wont have any trouble locating ; )! Alli Sebastian Wolf - Artist Page The Guardian "24.01.2017 12:00:01" Timeline Photos Taryn Brumfitt 's new film Embrace follows the founder of the Body Image Movement as she travels the world to look at women's relationships with their bodies, on a “quest to end the body-hating epidemic”. "20.01.2017 17:35:01" youtube.com Tampon vs. Mooncup Rap Battle - mooncup.co.uk Tampon vs. Mooncup Rap Battle http://bit.ly/MooncupUK For too long, tampons and sanitary pads have monopolised the menstrual market -damaging the earth and o... Remember this from way back in 2013? So much fun! Really looking forward to our next campaign - watch this space!' "19.01.2017 17:30:00" Timeline Photos Many thanks to the lovely Elena Della Rocca at Gummy Illustrations for this fantastic illustration, deigned to celebrate her becoming a Mooncup 'super fan'! "17.01.2017 15:49:57" independent.co.uk.via.snip.ly Tampon sales plummet as prescriptions rise for contraception that can stop menstrual cycle British women are buying fewer tampons year on year, according to a leading market research firm which has attributed the drop to a shift in contraception choices. The amount spent on tampons fell by almost a quarter from £56m to £43m over the last four Market research reveals British women are buying fewer tampons year on year. This could be due to multiple reasons including new contraceptive choices, an aging population and a greater awareness of the environmentally-friendly Mooncup! The Independent "16.01.2017 12:00:01" Timeline Photos Today is the last chance to use our winter promo code MOON2017 for 10% off the Mooncup® Make 2017 a safer, greener and cheaper year! Still not quite convinced? Take a look at the all the benefits of using the Mooncup here: "13.01.2017 17:05:02" ywcascotland.org Gabrielle on the Menstrual Cup - YWCA Scotland | The Young Women's Movement Today, I would like to talk about a little contraption that has changed my life forever: the menstrual cup. The menstrual cup is a silicon cup, basicall... 'I personally enjoyed developing a healthy understanding of how my body functions, and becoming comfortable with it.' Gabrielle from the YWCA Scotland - The Young Women's Movement chats about the benefits of using the Mooncup®! "12.01.2017 17:27:00" youtube.com #ATTN We need to stop flushing trash down the toilet ATTN: is an issues-driven media company. Our mission is to deliver engaging content to a mobile-first audience. Every day we produce videos, articles and com... 1.5 billion items of disposable sanitary products are flushed every year in the UK alone. Other offenders are wet wipes, cotton buds and condoms to name a few. Let's help put an end to trash being unnecessarily flushed. If ever you needed convincing this "09.01.2017 17:04:51" Timeline Photos Every month a Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This month our Quality Systems Manager, Simon, chose to donate to The Clock Tower Sanctuary who help young homeless people in Brighton. "06.01.2017 16:04:53" Just over a week left to use our New Year promo code: MOON2017 for 10% off. Make 2017 a tampon-free year :) Feel free to share! "06.01.2017 16:01:22" If you haven't already made the switch, why not make a new years resolution to use the Mooncup - the safer, greener and cheaper alternative to tampons and pads. "05.01.2017 12:30:00" olioex.com OLIO | 14 realistic resolutions to help the planet in 2017 January's a time to make resolutions and clean up our acts, but resolving to change the world can seem like a daunting task. Don't feel overwhelmed! Small steps can make a lasting impact. Here are some realistic resolutions to create a positive and What a great way to start the year! OLIO - The Food Sharing Revolution share tips on how to reduce our plastic consumption. As all you lovely Mooncup users know, small changes really can make the difference! "26.12.2016 10:00:00" Timeline Photos Fancy making 2017 tampon-free? We're offering 10% off the Mooncup using promo code MOON2017 at www.mooncup.co.uk Be quick! Offer ends January 16th "23.12.2016 13:19:01" Timeline Photos Wishing you all a very festive period! With love from the Mooncup team x "16.12.2016 15:48:22" metro.co.uk You can now decorate your Christmas tree with delightfully festive vulva baubles With little jingle bells. This year why not vajazzle your Christmas tree?! Check out these festive vulva baubles. Sadly out of stock at the moment... but we can dream! ;) "15.12.2016 10:12:32" bustle.com 15 Old Period Euphemisms To Use Next Time "The Beets Have Overcooked" Though menstruation is a perfectly natural part of female life, many feel the need to obscure or conceal them through the use of euphemisms and other code words to talk about periods (think, "that time of the month," "the crimson wave," or the dread A fascinating study conducted by Clue found over 5000 euphemisms for periods in different languages worldwide. From Italy's romantic "Red Balloon" to Germany's fruity "Strawberry week"... learn more about these imaginative metaphors for menstruation in "12.12.2016 15:21:51" theguardian.com.via.snip.ly Period poverty: call to tackle the hidden side of inequality Firms urged to donate sanitary products to homeless shelters amid evidence women forced to use newspapers and socks Brilliant article in The Guardian today calling to 'tackle the hidden side of inequality: period poverty'. What can Mooncup Ltd do to help? While strictly about homelessness, our recent blog article addresses some of the issues faced by those of us "03.12.2016 10:00:00" mooncup.co.uk Logistics Manager- Full Time | Mooncup Logistics Manager – Full Time This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join an innovative and successful Brighton business offering an enriching, caring and supportive working environment to the right applicant. We are looking Last chance to apply! - Applications close Monday 5th Dec at 5pm. Mooncup are looking for a new Logistics Manager, is this you? We'd love to hear from you - visit our website to apply "02.12.2016 15:46:58" bbc.co.uk Germany wakes up to the issue of waste with reusable coffee cups - BBC News The "Freiburg Cup", which comes with a deposit of €1, is going down well with German students. We do love a reusable cup in our office! ;) With 2.8 billion disposable coffee cups a year being dumped into landfill in Germany alone, the city of Freiburg have come up with a scheme to dramatically reduce waste... "29.11.2016 12:40:59" mooncup.co.uk Logistics Manager- Full Time | Mooncup Logistics Manager – Full Time This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager to join an innovative and successful Brighton business offering an enriching, caring and supportive working environment to the right applicant. We are looking There's a vacancy at Mooncup HQ! Fancy joining our ethical Brighton-based business as our Logistics Manager? Closing date for applications: Monday 5th December 5pm. We'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to share. "28.11.2016 14:43:21" youtube.com Mooncup Review - Do Menstrual Cups Work?! | Kat Horrocks Do menstrual cups work?! After years of just using pads and tampons, menstrual cups are totally new to me. Today I'm sharing my review of the Mooncup - one o... Got a friend who's thinking of switching to a Mooncup® but needs a little more convincing? Here's a great review to share with them :) Kat answers all those questions, so often pondered by people who are thinking of taking the leap! Kat Horrocks - "25.11.2016 09:43:10" buynothingday.co.uk Buy Nothing Day - UK - Friday November 25th 2016 Buy Nothing Day is a global holiday from consumerism - Spend a Day Without Spending! Put your feet, have a cup of tea and celebrate Buy Nothing Day! This year, forget Black Friday and #ShopLessLiveMore The rules are simple - for 24 hours take a break from buying stuff and make a stand against consumerism. And the best thing about it? "24.11.2016 17:45:00" theguardian.com Number of plastic bags found on UK beaches falls by nearly half Conservationists say introduction of 5p levy on single-use carrier bags was instrumental in the reduction The number of plastic bags found on UK beaches has dropped by almost 50% since last year, reports The Great British Beach Clean. Great to see evidence of how choosing reusables over disposables really can have a positive measurable effect on our "18.11.2016 13:00:01" Timeline Photos There's a vacancy at Mooncup HQ! Fancy joining our ethical Brighton-based business as our Logistics Manager? We'd love to hear from you - email info@mooncup.co.uk for an application form. Closing date for applications: Monday 5th December 5pm. Please feel "16.11.2016 18:37:00" funnywomen.com How to get Ahead in Musical Comedy - Funny Women Sick of hearing shit like this? “Bitches ain't shit but hoes and tricks / Lick on these nuts and suck the dick.” – Snoop Dogg I know I am. But what worries me more is apathy. Unfortunately, sexist lyrics are so embedded in our culture now that we don't Our friends The Ruby Darlings launch their latest song 'Worship Me' ... 'going down' very well with us here at Mooncup HQ ;) *Advisory Notice: Explicit Content - though superbly subverted!* "15.11.2016 17:26:00" mooncup.co.uk Healthy tips for the vulva and vagina | Mooncup When it comes to cleaning the vulva and vagina, the best advice is to keep things simple. As explained in my last post- getting to know your vulva and vagina is important, recognizing any changes early on could make all... "When it comes to cleaning the vulva and vagina, the best advice is to keep things simple." Explaining all you need to know from discharge to douching our Mooncup Advisors share the important Do's and Dont's to keep you healthy down there :) "09.11.2016 13:54:39" mooncup.co.uk Martha and The Syria Crisis Appeal | Mooncup Martha and The Syria Crisis Appeal Every year, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Martha, one of our Mooncup Advisors, explains her choice: “Now in its sixth year, the conflict in Syria Every month a Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This time it's Martha's turn to share. Her chosen charity is The Syria Crisis Appeal. Read more about how the charity helps thousands of "04.11.2016 11:18:13" buzzfeed.com I Tried A Mooncup And It Wasnt As Weird As I Thought This is definitely not a product for someone who is seriously squeamish. "I Tried a Mooncup And It Wasn't As Weird As I Thought" The hilarious Abigail Mcintosh at BuzzFeed shares her discovery of the Mooncup :-) "02.11.2016 16:39:25" mooncup.co.uk How the Mooncup fits in with my vegan lifestyle | Mooncup Many people are choosing to become vegan for various reasons – for the sake of the animals, for the planet or for health reasons. Whatever the reasons once you make the leap to become a vegan it can become a... It's #WorldVeganMonth! When it comes to following a vegan lifestyle, choosing what makes it onto your food shopping list can be just the beginning of the journey. Our lovely Jo tells us how the Mooncup fits in with her lifestyle and what makes us Vegan "31.10.2016 18:11:00" elle.com 13 of the Best, Scariest, Most Genre-Crushing Feminist Horror Movies Have yourself a feminist Halloween. If you fancy a spooky film fest tonight for Halloween this list from ELLE has some great suggestions for genre-crushing feminist horror movies. "28.10.2016 12:30:00" Timeline Photos Happy Halloween! Check out our new Mooncup badges. We're proud to be a vegan friendly product certified by the Vegan Society. This means that the Mooncup contains no animal ingredients and has never been tested on animals. With no scary nasties (like "26.10.2016 16:37:01" theguardian.com Pussy Riot have released a song celebrating the vagina Song Straight Outta Vagina inspired by the idea that 'female sexuality is bigger than any populist megalomaniac' Pussy Riot's latest music video is an unashamed feminist celebration of the vagina. The song named "Straight Outta Vagina" features some brilliant lyrics such as "Vagina gonna take the stage! 'cause Vagina got a lot to say!" The Guardian PussyRiot "26.10.2016 13:37:58" Timeline Photos Cathy and Nicky, two of our lovely Mooncup Advisors, ran a workshop with Brighton Uni Students at the national Sexpression:UK conference at the weekend. They spoke about the Mooncup and changing attitudes towards menstruation in the media. "25.10.2016 15:53:18" nymag.com 25 Famous Women on Periods Tina Fey, Whoopi Goldberg, Kate Winslet, and more women on the crimson wave. These 25 famous women speak candidly about menstruation, helping to break the silence on periods in the media, one anecdote at a time. Read on for stories from Kate Winslet, Tina Fey, Caitlin Moran, Susan Sarandon, Gloria Steinem, Jennifer Lawrence, and "21.10.2016 15:23:17" Timeline Photos A few of the team will be running a stall at VegFest this weekend selling and spreading the Mooncup love. Looking forward to a fantastic festival full of vegan food, drink (and music too!) If you're planning to attend come and say hello to Jo and Amy "19.10.2016 14:29:46" the-pool.com The mother's guide to porn and why it's essential to tell our kids about it In 2016, porn is everywhere – the genie is out of the bottle and getting bummed senseless. So, we owe it to our children to tell them what real sex is like, says Sali Hughes "In 2016, porn is everywhere – the genie is out of the bottle and getting bummed senseless." About time we started talking about real sex with our kids? The inimitable Sali Hughes shows us how it's done. The Pool "18.10.2016 17:53:01" sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk Private topics that shouldn't be kept secret When I was growing up, we had a visit from 'the period lady' - a woman from a menstrual product company who took all the girls into one room (I honestly don't know for sure what happened to the boys – I think they got an extra hour of PE, which was The brilliant Chella Quint continues to tackle taboo topics with her #PeriodPositive campaign; busting some of the myths around menstruation. Adventures in Menstruating "17.10.2016 13:49:04" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to our lovely Mooncup Advisor Sophia! Time for lovely homemade vegan cake in the office :-) "11.10.2016 17:02:00" stylist.co.uk How smart is your vagina? From smart vibrators to clever kegels, technology's new frontier From smart vibrators to clever kegels, Zoë Beaty rounds up the latest 'Fem-Tech' of the moment. "Women's tech has the potential to revolutionise our relationship with our bodies" @StylistMagazine @zoe_beaty "10.10.2016 16:33:00" huffingtonpost.com What Should You Take on a Backpacking World Tour Flight booked, travel insurance paid for, what's next? Getting that rucksack in tip top shape ready for the adventure of your life time. My ... If you're planning on taking an adventure around the world make sure you pack a Mooncup ;-) Better for your wallet, your body and your backpack! Thanks to @SarahHPearl for the mention. The Huffington Post Which items make it onto your essential pack "06.10.2016 16:16:00" 30ontap.com Five Things You Need To Know About The Mooncup By Lianne Bell The Mooncup, or the MCUK as it is known in the states, changed my life. Fact! Since I was brought up to believe that girls stick together and secrets should be shared, I want to tell… The lovely Lianne Bell aka Thirty On Tap chats Mooncup and how it changed her life! "03.10.2016 13:02:25" the-pool.com Meet Jenny Hval, the woman making music about periods Alice Vincent meets the artist who says: “I want menstrual blood to have a huge, creative, real world power” "29.09.2016 15:17:33" Timeline Photos 'The Great Wall of Vulvas' brought to you by The Guardian's 'Vagina Dispatches'. Join the world's largest collection of vulva drawings. Get your mirror out and draw your own! ;) http://bit.ly/2dnvnDw "26.09.2016 16:02:01" Timeline Photos "10 things you need to know about vaginas." Superb new article and video series called 'Vagina Dispatches' from The Guardian is here to help set us straight. From knowing our vulvas from our vaginas to measuring orgasms through sound-monitoring butt "22.09.2016 16:21:01" theguardian.com Half of UK women flush tampons away – this has to stop | Kate Blincoe It blocks drains and contaminates our surroundings. And it's not just sanitary products that are causing problems The Marine Conservation Society estimates that up to 2 billion sanitary items are flushed down Britain's toilets each year. On a national level, this adds £88million a year to our water bills in costs to unblock drains. Mooncup offers an eco-friendly "21.09.2016 11:00:01" menstrual-matters.com Mood and the menstrual cycle; a missing link in understanding depression and anxiety - menstrual-matters.com It is well known that the menstrual cycle can affect an individual's mood and anxiety levels. However, the potential causal relationship between sex hormones and anxiety and depression, has largely been ignored within medicine. This blog post highlights Interesting article from Menstrual-Matters.com exploring how the menstrual cycle could be usefully considered in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of anxiety and depression. "16.09.2016 16:05:01" theguardian.com This is a 3D model of a clitoris – and the start of a sexual revolution | Minna Salami It looks like a tulip emoji, but this anatomically accurate clitoris will aid education and debunk myths that have repressed women's sexuality for centuries This 3D printed model of a clitoris, covered in The Guardian, is set to debunk myths for pupils across France: It is commonly believed that "the clitoris is the size of “a fingertip”, a “pea” or that it is small. We can now clearly see that the clitoris "13.09.2016 12:49:14" fusion.net This Elaborate Menstruation-Themed Board Game With 3D Ovaries Looks Amazing All of the fun, none of the cramps. "Learn how to go with the flow" 'The Period Game'. A fun and different way to learn about periods. What a brilliant idea! Design School graduates Daniela Gilsanz and Ryan Murphy have created a game that teaches kids all about menstruation. Fusion "12.09.2016 15:15:06" Timeline Photos We'll be talking to Brighton Belles WI about the history of Mooncup tonight. It's a cracking story of ethical women in business*, with vintage photos from the archives like this old-school packaging! If you're in Brighton and want to come along we'll "09.09.2016 15:40:19" londonist.com Is It Possible To Be A Zero Waste Londoner? Saving the capital one plastic bag at a time. Is it possible to live a zero waste lifestyle in a busy city? We reckon the Mooncup may be able to help a bit! ;) These Londoners share their top tips for reducing the amount of rubbish they produce. Londonist Zero Waste London "08.09.2016 17:05:01" Timeline Photos We're looking forward to the Brighton Belles WI Monthly Meetup. This month we're talking Vaginas! If you're in Brighton and fancy joining us on the 12th we'll be sharing our story about the Mooncup - from environmental entrepreneurship to our radically "07.09.2016 15:00:40" concept-magazine.com Endometriosis: The common condition that we rarely talk about Dealing with Endometriosis can feel unbearable... especially when no one knows what you're talking about. Endometriosis affects up to 15 in 100 people of reproductive age yet this common disorder is rarely spoken about. Find out more by reading this article by Concept: The Magazine Or by visiting http://bit.ly/2cakq6f Endometriosis UK The Independent Clue "05.09.2016 11:38:33" Photos from Mooncup's post Lucy and Amy had a great time at the Viva Vegan festival in Brighton at the weekend on the Mooncup stall. Brighton Viva Vegan Festival The Mooncup has been approved by the The Vegan Society #vegan "02.09.2016 08:49:49" huffingtonpost.co.uk #KnowYourBody For Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month This Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month it's time for all women to get to know their b... It's Gynaecological Awareness Month and time for you to get to #knowyourbody Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for... The Eve Appeal Huffington Post UK #GynaeMonth "01.09.2016 15:33:01" the-pool.com 38 per cent of women ignore gynaecological cancer symptoms hoping they'll go away And I was one of them. Caroline O'Donoghue responds to research from The Eve Appeal as they launch Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM Today marks the beginning of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month The Eve Appeal are raising awareness with the #knowyourbody campaign. Read this personal story from @Czaroline at The Pool #GynaeMonth "31.08.2016 16:00:01" refinery29.uk For These Girls, A Period Means Loneliness & Isolation For several days each month, the lives of many teen girls in Nepal are turned upside down. They're isolated from family and daily routines, and banned from engaging in activities like combing their hair, spending time with family, and even eating their 'Seven teens from the rural village of Sindhuli were given cameras so they could document what it's really like to have their periods in their community.' A wonderful project in collaboration with WaterAid UK challenging menstrual taboos and calling "30.08.2016 15:30:00" twitter.com Cara Daily Updates on Twitter “Video of Cara Delevingne for the #LadyGardenCampaign https://t.co/kCqw9bK90g” Cara Delevingne unveils the #LadyGardenCampaign to raise awareness for the Gynaecological Cancer Fund designed to get women talking about their gynaecological health in the UK. http://gynaecancerfund.com/ "26.08.2016 16:00:01" Timeline Photos It's a Bank Holiday this Monday here in the UK. Mooncup HQ will be closed for the day and we will mostly be relaxing on our local beach enjoying the sun #BrightonBeach Here is a postcard from a previous Mooncup campaign 'Love Your Beach' "26.08.2016 08:34:44" Timeline Photos Head over to our Instagram for a chance to win a set of Mooncup badges - competition ends today at 1 pm Good luck! https://www.instagram.com/mooncupltd/ "24.08.2016 15:37:10" thetab.com A brief history of women shutting down sexist interview questions 'Because serious actresses can't have big bosoms is that what you mean?' Dame Helen Mirren, Scarlet Johansson, Ariana Grande and Cara Delevingne expertly handle sexist interview questions in this video round up. "A woman's worth should be based on the content of her character – never how much make-up she wears, her workout "22.08.2016 13:11:04" thetab.com Why are people so offended by the C-word? A psychologist explains See you next Tuesday An interesting and informative analysis of the clout of the C-word over time. Probably best to skip this one if you find the use of this word offensive. Babe "17.08.2016 14:18:07" fusion.net This Male Olympian Says Other Athletes Need 'a Lesson in Feminism.' Here's Why He's Right. If sexism was a sport, the coverage of the Rio Games would win gold. "Feminism isn't for females. It's for everyone." The Olympics is sparking interesting feminist conversation. Today, Adam Van Koeverden calls out some of the sexist commentary about female athletes. Fusion "16.08.2016 10:12:50" theguardian.com 'It's because I had my period': swimmer Fu Yuanhui praised for breaking taboo Chinese sports fans used social media to praise Fu over her frank remarks about her menstrual cycle after her team came fourth in a relay The incredible Olympic medalist Fu Yuanhui breaks taboos by telling the world she's on her period on live TV. The Guardian #PeriodPositive "12.08.2016 16:00:01" bustle.com Why Do Breasts Get Lumpy Before Your Period? Fibrocystic Breasts & How You Know You Have Them We at Bustle love giving you tips for how to tap into your sexual potential and troubleshoot when things aren't going your way in the bedroom. But what about finding solutions to those stressful women's health situations that inevitably crop up when Something for the weekend: Why your breasts might be lumpy, especially before your period. Bustle' sexual health writer discusses fibrocystic breast changes. "12.08.2016 09:09:16" refinery29.uk Swimming Pool Bans Women On Their Period Women have been reportedly banned from swimming in a gym's pool while they are on their period. A sign in the women's changing rooms at the Vake Swimming Pool and Fitness Club in Tbilisi, Georgia, read: "Dear Ladies! Do not go to the pool during periods," This gym banned women from using their swimming pool whilst on their periods after 'contamination concerns'. Wonderful social media reaction to this shocking sexism :) "10.08.2016 16:33:00" blog.helloclue.com No meat, no problem? The effect of veganism and vegetarianism on the menstrual cycle Originally published on Medium by Katherine Caroll, Research Intern at Clue At Clue, we are often asked if vegetarianism and veganism affect the cycle. Is it normal for my period to become longer? Can... Really fascinating article from Clue about how a vegan or vegetarian diet can affect your menstrual cycle. Covering all sorts of findings - ranging from effects on fertility and sex drive, to cramps and mood swings... "08.08.2016 13:32:23" refinery29.uk What Happened When We Asked Our Grandmas About Body Image With age comes wisdom, or at least, that's how the saying goes. We've found that the older we get, the more we learn about being a women in this world; how to navigate the pressures, how to look in the mirror and come to terms with what we see, how to Six Refinery29 writers from the UK ask their grandmas for advice on #bodyimage and their attitudes on #feminism "05.08.2016 15:42:03" Timeline Photos The sun is shining and we're getting in the mood for #BrightonPride in the Mooncup office! Happy Pride Weekend to everyone. Brighton & Hove Pride - Official Page "03.08.2016 15:51:09" Timeline Photos An adult colouring book offering the same intricate, hand drawn patterns found on the bestseller lists, yet this has one slight difference... Reclaiming "ugly, derogatory words for the vagina". By Beki Reilly on Kickstarter "01.08.2016 16:00:00" liannebell.wordpress.com The Mighty Mooncup… Ok this is a post about periods! Ahhhh I know, madness! a thirty year old woman writing about periods? whatever next!? I'm writing about this because I basically feel like the Mooncup has cha… 'I was saved by my Mooncup and whilst I don't want to compare it to a saviour of biblical proportions, it's actually not far off.' @Belle Lianne shares her experience of travels and adventure with the Mooncup® http://bit.ly/2abU8BB "28.07.2016 11:28:01" thedebrief.co.uk Do Women's Periods Actually Synchronise? Do women who spend time together really get their periods at the same time? If so, why? The phenomenon of period-syncing; from pheromones to prehistoric women. An interesting read from The Debrief @Victoria_Spratt "25.07.2016 14:05:38" Photos from Mooncup's post The Mooncup team is growing! We thought we'd take advantage of the sunshine and take our newbies to the beach to shoot some glamorous profile photos ;) #TeamMooncup "22.07.2016 11:30:01" Timeline Photos Every month a Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This month it's our lovely Cathy's turn to share :) She explains why the charity Endometriosis UK means so much to "20.07.2016 16:01:34" refinery29.uk Here's How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Workouts When we think of our menstrual cycles, we tend to think only of the exceedingly fun week of our period. But that ebb and flow of hormones can affect many parts of your life throughout the month — including our workouts. Some days, it may feel a little An interesting breakdown on the menstrual cycle with tips on how to make exercise more manageable throughout :) Refinery29 http://www.refinery29.uk/exercise-during-period-workout-effects "19.07.2016 09:34:13" Allyson I just have to write to say that Mooncup's customer service is just fantastic! Have had to contact them twice (not for problems I hasten to add) but the responses have been prompt, informative and helpful. I think probably the best customer service I've Thank you for the lovely feedback Allyson "18.07.2016 13:37:16" bbc.co.uk The PMS Garden: "We've had ladies actually sobbing", Listener Week. The Hayes Sisters;... Emma Bannister was inspired by her daughter's condition to create The PMS Garden The sun's finally out and getting us thinking about those lady gardens out there ;) ....Really interesting BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour about the award-winning PMS Garden by Emma Bannister. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p041jy9x "14.07.2016 16:15:00" the-pool.com How women began “flaunting” their “assets” all over the internet You might call it walking on your legs, but one of the world's most popular news websites calls that flaunting your assets. Jean Hannah Edelstein on the dreaded description and how it became rife online 'To reduce the components of a woman's physical self to that which can be flaunted is to reduce the person to a commodity...' Another great article from The Pool's #BodyHonestly week, written by "13.07.2016 15:42:59" feministing.com The Feministing Five: Kiran Gandhi Kiran Gandhi is a force to be reckoned with. At 26, the South Asian New York to L.A. transplant is a dynamic performer, a Harvard MBA grad, and the Artist in Residence at the music start-up Stem. She has drummed with MIA and Thievery Corporation, been ... 'Why the hell are we so quiet about something so normal, and why is there so much awkwardness if all of us around the world who are female-bodied go through this?' Kiran Gandhi aims to combat period stigma in her interview with Feministing.com 's Senti "12.07.2016 15:50:22" the-pool.com Here's a real, true secret about body confidence This week on The Pool, we are talking about our bodies, and how we feel about them. Lauren Laverne kicks off by interrogating the concept of body confidence 'Long before girls become women, we learn that we cannot relax about our bodies. We begin watching instead of inhabiting them' The Pool's Body Honestly Week kicks off with Lauren Laverne on Body Confidence. #BODYHONESTLY "11.07.2016 13:42:06" menstrual-matters.com Bio-illogical: The myth of the irrational woman - menstrual-matters.com Since at least the times of ancient Greece, the male body has been seen as being the default and strongest version of the human form, and the female body as somehow 'lacking' full, or at least, optimal, human status. This assumption has long sustained a Menstrual-Matters.com discuss the myth of the irrational woman. "07.07.2016 17:00:01" youtube.com #WhatIReallyReallyWant... Using the #WhatIReallyReallyWant hashtag, share a photo of yourself holding up what YOU really, really want for girls and women… In 2015 world leaders promis... The Global Goals are asking what YOU really want for girls and women,to pass on to world leaders at the 2016 UN in September. Campaigning for women's rights and remaking the Spice Girls Wannabe video has got to be worth a look! #WhatIReallyReallyWant "07.07.2016 13:05:33" Nikki I got my Mooncup at Glastonbury and today was day 1 of using it. So far so good! It's so easy, clean and convenient, and I don't even remember it's there. I'm so excited about the thought that I will never have to buy a tampon again! I'm convinced, what Great customer feedback :) "06.07.2016 11:04:55" Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund Some of the Mooncup team are heading up to London tonight for the Nepal Earthquake Recovery Fund comedy show at The Backyard Bar & Kitchen to support women in Nepal. Come along if you can make it, it's going to be a good one! :) "05.07.2016 15:00:00" metro.co.uk Why we need to talk about the #PantyChallenge Having discharge is entirely normal. Ellen Scott from Metro responds to the #pantychallenge 'Young women everywhere: pristine underwear is not in any way a symbol of attractiveness, worth, or a perfect body. Discharge is entirely normal, natural, and your vagina should be producing some.' "04.07.2016 14:44:32" business.sh24.org.uk Understanding the female orgasm Events company, Scarlet Ladies, hosted an evening dedicated to the exploration of the female orgasm. We couldn't resist the opportunity to go and tell you all about it too, Did you know 75% of women don't regularly climax through penetrative sex? SH:24 Scarlet Ladies Talk Ladies Come First "01.07.2016 08:49:41" Timeline Photos It's Employee Ownership Day today and that's got us thinking about what being an EO company means to us all here at Mooncup HQ #EODay Employee Ownership Day 2016 "30.06.2016 13:54:39" Timeline Photos It's the end of the month long Plastic Challenge! We had to get creative and have been inspired to keep finding new ways of reducing waste. Here's all of the single use plastic consumed by the 15 strong Mooncup team throughout June! Marine Conservation "29.06.2016 14:05:18" It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, @[532525663579274:844:Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official)]. Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) Glastonbury 2016 It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official). Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) "29.06.2016 14:05:18" It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, @[532525663579274:844:Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official)]. Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) Glastonbury 2016 It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official). Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) "29.06.2016 12:34:39" Sian Why did I wait till I was 43 to try a mooncup. Changed my life. So easy, so clean - omg where have you been all my life x Lovely customer feedback today, thank you Sian :) "22.06.2016 12:08:36" It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, @[532525663579274:844:Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official)]. Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) Glastonbury 2016 It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official). Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) "22.06.2016 12:08:36" It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, @[532525663579274:844:Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official)]. Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) Glastonbury 2016 It's that time of year again: the Mooncup stall hits the Green Futures Field, Glastonbury Festival 2016 (Official). Hope to see you there & the weather's with us: ) "21.06.2016 16:00:01" Timeline Photos Green Family blogger MumBalance shares her Mooncup® experience. http://mumbalance.com/the-non-disposables-alternatives-to-tamponspads-mooncup-review-and-giveaway/ "20.06.2016 13:43:40" Timeline Photos Today is the Summer Solstice and this year is the first time since 1967 that it has coincided with a rare 'strawberry' moon. Here's a good read from The Telegraph on the meaning behind the longest "17.06.2016 15:36:08" Photos from Mooncup's post Getting ready for Glastonbury Festival (official) 2016 Here's a sneak peek of the fun we will be bringing to the Green Future's Field! Come and find us Weds - Sun 10-7pm "15.06.2016 14:45:18" Timeline Photos 'I'm essentially the Niagara Falls of Periodland' Rebelle Girl gives an honest take on periods and using the Mooncup :) https://rebelle-rebelle-ution.com/2016/06/12/my-moon-cup-adventures/ "14.06.2016 15:02:36" Photos from Mooncup's post Yesterday was the Mooncup summer day out and we headed off to the beautiful Kew Gardens it may have been raining (a lot!) but that couldn't stop us having fun :) "09.06.2016 09:22:17" independent.co.uk The British feminist you've (probably) never heard of is being celebrated by Google Elizabeth Garrett Anderson was a pioneering feminist born in Whitechapel, London, in 1836. Today would have been her 180th birthday, and Google has marked the occasion with a Doodle on its homepage. Google Doodle marks Elizabeth Garrett Anderson's 180th Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, the first female physician, surgeon, magistrate and pioneering feminist, would be 180 today. Here are some great facts from The Independent about Elizabeth's extraordinary "07.06.2016 15:00:00" Timeline Photos The Ruby Darlings were the perfect end to Brighton Fringe 2016. With a musical ode to the Mooncup on the songlist we couldn't resist going along - don't you just love it when work and cabaret collide! http://bit.ly/1RW5ses "02.06.2016 11:55:44" georginamonti.com Mooncup Make your time of the month easier, cheaper, eco friendly and healthier by making the change to the Mooncup. I couldn't big it up enough. Hopefully I can persuade you to make the change. 'As someone who is passionate about our planet and the oceans, by using a Mooncup I have reduced my sanitary waste by 100% as I only use and only need a Mooncup.' Georgina Monti http://georginamonti.com/mooncup/ "01.06.2016 14:16:31" Marine Conservation Society It's tomorrow! http://bit.ly/1F8Yr41 Day one of the plastic challenge here at Mooncup HQ. We'll be sharing our progress throughout June - will you join us? Feel free to share your tips on ditching single use plastics for more environmentally friendly alternatives x "31.05.2016 15:42:21" theguardian.com We don't know enough about menstruation and girls are paying a price Periods have long been a neglected topic, but a new generation of researchers are now shedding light into the shadows "Researchers have finally begun delving into the subject of menstruation, and the impact it has on the lives of young girls and women in low-income countries." The Guardian http://bit.ly/1WS2SOz "28.05.2016 09:00:00" Timeline Photos Mooncup proudly supports menstrual health projects worldwide http://menstrualhygieneday.org/ #MHDay "27.05.2016 15:00:01" Timeline Photos Menstrual Hygiene Day 28th May 2016 http://menstrualhygieneday.org/ #MENSTRUATIONMATTERS #MHDay "27.05.2016 10:43:07" curlyandwordy.co.uk Curly and Wordy: The Mooncup will change your period and life . // See http://gj37765.blogspot.com/2012/11/how-to-resize-popular-post-thumbnails.html var newSize = 100; // this is the new thumbnail size, you can change this $(".popular-posts .item-thumbnail img").each(function() { var oldSize = A great blog to read over the weekend from Curly and Wordy http://bit.ly/1WZLI1V "25.05.2016 09:41:10" ActionAid UK Did you know: one in 10 girls in Africa miss school when they have their period? #menstruationmatters "23.05.2016 17:00:00" gumbomedia.co.uk Gumbo Magazine - Period Politics - Mooncups Mooncup is the menstrual cup alternative to tampons and pads. It's a little reusable silicone pot of liberation. That's the vaginal ins and outs of it. It's not 'The more we talk about this 'period stuff' the better.' 'It's a little reusable silicone pot of liberation' ... The lovely Emmeline of Gumbo Media offers insights into the world of Period Politics http://www.gumbomedia.co.uk/#!period-politics/kl4zs "20.05.2016 15:30:01" Timeline Photos Last chance to apply! Mooncup are looking for a new Marketing Assistant, is this you? Applications close Mon 23rd May at 5pm. We would love to hear from you. http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/fulltime-mooncup-marketing-assistant.html "20.05.2016 13:20:35" disturbtheuniverseblog.blogspot.com DISTURB THE UNIVERSE : Spotlight: The Mooncup! Finding the balance between Reducetarianism • Minimalism • Zero Waste • Low FODMAP Wellness & Sustainability Blog by Nash Trevelyan LONDON Disturb The Universe's Wellness & Sustainability Blog talks Mooncup. http://disturbtheuniverseblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/spotlight-mooncup.html#more "19.05.2016 14:56:01" Timeline Photos Mooncup will be at VegfestUK this weekend! Come and say hi we would love to see you all :) "17.05.2016 10:45:00" theguardian.com Fish net bikinis and mushroom death suits – eco fashion in pictures From selling clothes with a 30 year guarantee to touring Europe in a repair shop - these brands are advancing the circular economy within fashion The Guardian 's Hannah Gould shares some of the progress being made in textile technology rethinking waste and "16.05.2016 15:00:01" Timeline Photos We are hiring! There are currently two exciting opportunities to join our ethical Brighton-based business. We would love to hear from you - please visit our website to apply http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us.html "13.05.2016 16:05:00" huffingtonpost.co.uk Vending Machine And Shop Full Of Rubbish Appear In Ancient Forest Not such a rubbish idea after all... Hubbub and DIRTY BEACH join forces to create a “CON-venience” store to raise awareness of single use plastics and their permanence. The Huffington Post Huffington Post "12.05.2016 15:06:59" theguardian.com Break the period taboo: my name is Lindy West and I bleed In this second exclusive extract from her new book, Shrill, West dares to imagine a world where girls feel free to talk about menstruation in shouts instead of whispers "When you're a little kid, everyone talks about your period like it's going to be a party bus to WOOOOOOOOOO! Mountain." Lindy West 's insightful journey through menstruation: from party bus to "11.05.2016 11:30:00" Timeline Photos We are hiring! Fancy joining our ethical Brighton-based business as a Mooncup Advisor? We would love to hear from you - visit our website to apply http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/mooncup-advisor-full-time.html "09.05.2016 13:29:00" telegraph.co.uk Feminism: Why I'm campaigning for UK schools to teach boys and girls all about it When I was 11, a boy my age told me I could not be a scientist because I was a girl. Like most people in primary school, gender inequality wasn't something we thought a lot about. In fact, by the time I finished primary school, I had been told several 14 year old Edie Jones campaigns for Feminism to be included in the UK curriculum. The Telegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/feminism-why-im-campaigning-for-uk-schools-to-teach-boys-and-gir/ "06.05.2016 15:03:41" Timeline Photos There's a vacancy at Mooncup HQ! Fancy joining our ethical Brighton-based business as our Marketing Assistant? We'd love to hear from you - visit our website to apply: "04.05.2016 12:00:01" thecreatorsproject.vice.com Mooncup "Women live in a world in which our appearance is constantly evaluated—unless we're utterly alone, we rarely have the privilege of not having our physical presentation judged." We love Sally Nixon's @sallustration candid illustrations, they feel "29.04.2016 14:03:49" Timeline Photos Here at Mooncup, employees each choose a charity that they would like to donate to. 2016 donations so far have gone to The Women's Holiday Centre MND Association and Grassroots Suicide Prevention. You can find out more about Mooncup Team Giving at "28.04.2016 15:30:01" Timeline Photos We have been collecting some interesting articles on menstrual health over on our PInterest page, feel free to take a peek. https://uk.pinterest.com/mooncupltd/menstrual-health/ "26.04.2016 15:19:31" ethicalunicorn.com The World of the Mooncup *Disclaimer* this post is mainly useful for menstruating women. Honestly, I believe this is one of the most underrated products out there. Seriously, why isn't everyone talking about this thi… "I didn't really know much about the mooncup at all, until one day a friend told me she'd changed over to using it during her period, and it had changed her life." @Ethical Unicorn talks "25.04.2016 10:59:16" elmundo.es Manresa aprueba moción alternativa a CUP sobre métodos sustitutivos compresas El ayuntamiento de Manresa (Barcelona) ha instado al Servei Catalá de la Salut (SCS) y a los equipos del programa de Atención a la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva (ASSIR) a que informe La educación de la salud menstrual ocupa los titulares en Cataluña! El Mundo Si eres educador/a, podemos ofrecerte materiales de información gratuitos acerca de la Mooncup®, para ayudar que las jóvenes conozcan todas sus opciones y tomen una decisión "22.04.2016 15:48:33" refinery29.uk How Women With Learning Difficulties Cope With Their Periods Editor's note: Some names have been changed at the request of the carers and families interviewed. When Sarah, 45, gets her period, she says, “Ergh, yuk, me on.” Sarah has the mental age of a two-year-old and lives in a care home in the north of England. Another highly informative and moving article from Refinery29 UK Rag Week http://www.refinery29.uk/learning-difficulties-periods-women "21.04.2016 15:33:00" refinery29.uk Saying Goodbye To My Period As A Trans Man I've seen myself as male since before I knew what the word meant. As a small child, I knew I looked like a girl but I'd tell people I was going to become a boy when I grew up. Raised on the Kent coast in the 90s, I was lucky in that my parents let me More insights about the rich diversity of our experience of periods from Refinery29 UK's brilliant Rag Week: this time, 'Saying Goodbye to my period as a Trans Man' by Freddy "21.04.2016 10:03:05" theveganedition.com The Mooncup Review For those of you squeamish about the lady parts this article may not be for you! The last few months one of our contributors has been testing out the Mooncup; menstrual cup and she's got a lo… The Vegan Edition - a wonderful blog full of Vegan inspiration including a great read on 'a twenty something's' new found love for the Mooncup http://theveganedition.com/the-mooncup-review/ "20.04.2016 10:45:32" refinery29.uk Me And My Mooncup: A Love Story Remember when you were 10 and just couldn't wait to get your period? It was a fun rite of passage – stage one of “becoming a woman”. You just knew you it was the first step on the sacred path towards wearing lipstick, and having a skincare routine, and The next chapter in Refinery29's Rag Week :) http://www.refinery29.uk/my-mooncup-love-story "19.04.2016 13:15:00" refinery29.uk Menopause – The Truth And The Surprise Ending “Your boat is on a very choppy sea,” said Maryann knowingly. She is one of the select older and wiser women in my life, who got me through a turbulent period, back there. I was recounting my story to her with my head in my hands. Life had suddenly become 'Growing old without self-reproach is one deliciously subversive act all women can embrace'. Caryn Franklin shares her experience of the menopause- possibly one of the most enduring taboos- in an inspiring piece to kick off Refinery29's Rag Week. "18.04.2016 15:32:15" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to Mooncup! We're 14 today! There's only a handful of us celebrating at Mooncup HQ this afternoon; we'll do our best to save some cake for the others! We have lots of exciting plans in the pipeline for our 15th year and we look forward to "15.04.2016 15:52:01" Timeline Photos We're looking forward to Natural & Organic Products Europe 2016 in London this weekend. We'll be at Stand E41 so come and say Hi! http://www.naturalproducts.co.uk/ "14.04.2016 15:39:46" Timeline Photos We've just signed this petition, thanks to DIRTY BEACH for sharing. Lets look after our beautiful beaches! https://community.sumofus.org/petitions/plastic-tampax-applicators/?akid=18538.1769701.zl-HoS&bucket=18538&rd=1&source=fwd&t=3 "12.04.2016 15:03:00" collectionsofimperfections.com Collections Of Imperfections: Switching to a Menstrual Cup / Mooncup Review Another great Mooncup® review! The lovely Anna at Collections of Imperfections shares her experience of ditching disposables. http://www.collectionsofimperfections.com/2016/04/switching-to-menstrual-cup-mooncup.html#more "11.04.2016 15:41:33" Timeline Photos Congratulations to our Instagram winner @babyneon - you've won a Mooncup®! Thank you to everyone who entered and make sure to follow us on Instagram @mooncupltd for more giveaways in the future! "08.04.2016 18:10:01" Timeline Photos There's still time to win a Mooncup®! Head over to our Instagram @mooncupltd to find out how to enter! https://www.instagram.com/mooncupltd/ "08.04.2016 14:42:30" Greenpeace UK We're all a part of nature. ( David Suzuki) "04.04.2016 14:32:48" Timeline Photos WIN a Mooncup®! We've just launched a competition over on our Instagram @mooncupltd. Follow us to keep up to date with what goes on at Mooncup HQ and keep an eye out for giveaways! https://www.instagram.com/mooncupltd/ "31.03.2016 15:22:01" makedoandpush.co.uk Motherhood // Talking positively about periods (+ being a woman) Periods are one of 'those' subjects, almost a taboo, where I think women are often classed as slightly looney for even daring to write or talk about them. Even as I write this, I'm mulling over ten... Hannah from Make, Do and Push: A Parenting and Lifestyle Blog (a wonderful blog about motherhood), talks positively about periods and being a woman and mother http://makedoandpush.co.uk/2016/03/periods-womanhood-positivity.html/ "29.03.2016 13:59:32" Surfers Against Sewage URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Sign up and support our calls for Sewage Free Seas TODAY!!! www.SewageFreeSeas.org SAS have identified a unique opportunity to stop raw human sewage impacting your beach via the extensive network of dirty sewer overflows. Now is "23.03.2016 17:00:00" greensofthestoneage.com Mooncup Menstrual Cup Review and Giveaway The Mooncup is a reusable soft, silicone cup that's safer, greener, and cheaper than tampons. Check out my Mooncup Menstrual Cup Review here. 'After using the Mooncup I started to feel a lot more connected with my body and its natural functions which actually brought me a sense of calmness that I wouldn’t normally associate with my period.' The fantastic Greens of the Stone Age reports back on "22.03.2016 18:30:01" theguardian.com Easter Monday tradition of whipping girls into health? No thanks Getting drenched in ice cold water in Slovakia is meant to symbolise youth and make women healthy for spring but this treasured tradition has its sceptics Fancy having buckets of water chucked over you, whilst getting whipped with ribbons to celebrate Easter Monday? Think we might stick to chocolate eggs here at Mooncup HQ "21.03.2016 16:32:29" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to our Campaigns & Marketing Manager Kath! Celebrated with a very indulgent (experimental!) vegan chocolate torte/cheesecake :) "18.03.2016 14:36:42" lilasouldiary.wordpress.com Why I’m a Mooncup Lover A lovely review to read on a Friday afternoon (including some really great illustrations!)... 'Why I'm a Mooncup Lover' from @CTL_lilasoul https://lilasouldiary.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/why-im-a-mooncup-lover/ "16.03.2016 18:00:00" newstatesman.com Period positivity and pride could undermine treating women’s bodies as the norm There must be a middle ground between finding menstruation disgusting and finding it self-defining, politically impressive or worth spending half your salary on. It’s just a period. It’s normal. Really interesting article about the potential darkside of body and period positivity by @Glosswitch in New Statesman http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/feminism/2016/03/period-positivity-and-pride-could-undermine-treating-women-s-bodies-norm "14.03.2016 16:23:47" runningthestage.weebly.com Mooncup @runcatgirlrun talks frankly about what 'Running like a Girl' means for her: http://runningthestage.weebly.com/blog/running-like-a-girl "11.03.2016 10:45:57" LAS VVITCH Os dejamos el link de ENAMORADA DE LA COPA para escucharla en SoundCloud. Vale la pena, la calidad de sonido es mejor. Gracias a Beluga Boogaloo y Eric Nagel por las mezclas y el master. Y a Mònica Calor Casabona y Miranda Pérez-Hita Carrasco por el Enamorada de la copa! "11.03.2016 09:00:00" mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Mooncup Dispatch Assistant- Full Time The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. There's a vacancy at Mooncup HQ! Fancy joining our ethical Brighton-based business as our Dispatch Assistant? We'd love to hear from you - visit our website to apply: "10.03.2016 12:30:01" Timeline Photos Mooncup will be at WOW festival Southbank Centre, come and say hi! Find us in the Market Place Friday-Sunday 11-6pm. http://wow.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on #WOWLDN "09.03.2016 09:43:25" Timeline Photos Mooncup are now on Instagram! Come and join us to see what we are up to at HQ. https://www.instagram.com/mooncupltd/ "08.03.2016 15:48:11" Timeline Photos Happy International Women's Day! We're offering 10% off Mooncups at mooncup.co.uk for today only "08.03.2016 09:29:59" Timeline Photos To celebrate International Women's Day we're offering 10% off Mooncups at mooncup.co.uk today :) "07.03.2016 09:42:41" illustrationclairemotz.wordpress.com J’ai adopté la cup! V Voilà, voilà !! Bon je n’ai pas TOUT dit au sujet de la Cup… Je n’ai pas dit qu’il fallait un peu d’entrainement avant de réussir à bien la mettre et à l’enlev… "04.03.2016 14:47:26" refinery29.com This Clitoris Music Video Holds Nothing Back Here at Refinery29, we're big fans of the clitoris. This noble structure has 8,000 sensory nerve endings (twice the number in the glans of a penis), and its only function is to make us feel good. Throughout history, though, the clitoris has been A musical ode to the clitoris! The perfect start to the weekend thanks to Dorian Electra and Refinery29 http://www.refinery29.com/clitoris-clitopia-music-video "01.03.2016 17:30:00" thebrunetteandthesextoy.wordpress.com Mooncup Review “The Mooncup is the only non-sexual object I’ve ever put inside me that I’m absolutely in love with.” What is a Mooncup?: A Mooncup is the silicone (yes… “The Mooncup is the only non-sexual object I’ve ever put inside me that I’m absolutely in love with.” - Great review from The Brunette and the Sex Toy. https://thebrunetteandthesextoy.wordpress.com/2016/02/29/mooncup-review/ "29.02.2016 15:16:36" Timeline Photos There's a vacancy at Mooncup HQ! Fancy joining our ethical Brighton-based business as our Dispatch Assistant? We'd love to hear from you - visit our website to apply: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us.html Closing date for applications: "25.02.2016 10:08:33" independent.co.uk Some tampons and sanitary towels 'contain potentially toxic chemicals' Tampax, Always and several other brands of tampons and sanitary towels being sold in France may contain “potentially toxic residues”, it has been claimed. A study by 60 Millions de Consommateurs magazine reportedly found traces of chemicals including "Some tampons and sanitary towels 'contain potentially toxic chemicals'"- troubling article in today's The Independent "24.02.2016 14:11:10" theearlyhour.com Mooncup: Should All Women be Using One? - The Early Hour With growing interest in sustainability, menstrual cups are becoming increasingly popular. We speak to the founder of Mooncup about business & 'tampon tax' Thanks to The Early Hour for this interview with the inimitable Su Hardy, Mooncup founder.... http://theearlyhour.com/2016/02/24/mooncup-should-all-women-be-using-one/ "23.02.2016 15:13:51" lemonde.fr Des résidus « potentiellement toxiques » retrouvés dans des protections féminines Parmi ces substances, certaines sont soupçonnées d’être des perturbateurs endocriniens, met en garde la revue « 60 millions de consommateurs ». http://www.lemonde.fr/sante/article/2016/02/23/des-residus-potentiellement-toxiques-retrouves-dans-des-protections-feminines_4869865_1651302.html "19.02.2016 12:00:00" telegraph.co.uk Why women are gathering in 'Red Tents' across the UK I’m sitting in a circle of women holding the soft, rose-scented hand of somebody I met just hours earlier. The very faint scent of sage hangs in the air and the room, candlelit and draped with red fabric and a feminine figurine in a red dress, feels "Why women are gathering in 'Red Tents' across the UK ", Cathy Bussey shares her experience in The Telegraph. http://bit.ly/1P3wH8U "16.02.2016 17:00:01" thezombiesaid.blogspot.com the zombie said: Mooncup Experience & First Impressions This post was so insightful, I have been curious at the idea of using a cup for the longest time so it was nice to read an honest opinion! Emily - www.positivelystupendous.co.uk Cruelty-free beauty and lifestyle blogger Steph aka The Zombie Said, shares her first impressions of using the Mooncup... http://thezombiesaid.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/mooncup-experience-first-impressions.html "15.02.2016 17:31:00" youtube.com Mooncup - A Zero Waste Time -of-the-Month I LOVE my Mooncup. There. I said it. It means I can have a comfortable, zero waste period and stop spending money every month. I rave about it to almost ever... The brilliant Kate Arnell of eco boost talks Mooncup... Could be a good one to share with friends who are are thinking of switching to reusables: ) http://bit.ly/1RGbqow "08.02.2016 15:14:25" ibtimes.co.uk Vaginal discharge is normal and healthy - why are we still disgusted? The way Stephanie Davis was humiliated on Celebrity Big Brother proved we still can't talk about vaginas. Superb article by Laura Bates of The Everyday Sexism Project reflecting upon Stephanie Davis' bullying on TV for the simple fact that her vagina works naturally.... http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vaginal-discharge-normal-healthy-part-woman-why-are-we-still "30.01.2016 11:07:00" Timeline Photos Fancy making 2016 tampon-free? 10% off ends tomorrow- Sunday 31st ! Just enter MOON2016 at checkout. Feel free to share and spread the word. "27.01.2016 18:10:01" Timeline Photos In London this weekend? Tiny Women Brains - The Feminist Comedy Festival is celebrating inspirational and empowered women in comedy at The Proud Archivist in Haggerston (29th-31st Jan). Plenty of opportunities to laugh your socks off, as well as for "27.01.2016 10:27:58" Women in the World Muslim women are responding to comments about their "traditional submissiveness" with the perfect tweets. #TraditionallySubmissive "15.01.2016 16:14:23" sh24.squarespace.com Planet friendly periods Is it really possible to have an environmentally friendlier period? Apparently so. Planet Friendly Periods - Thanks SH:24 for the blog post :) Mooncup #sustainability #happyperiod https://sh24.squarespace.com/blog/2016/1/15/planetfriendlyperiods "11.01.2016 16:21:04" Timeline Photos Lovely review to discover at the start of a fresh new week - 'Why Women Should Look Into Using MoonCups' https://workitghurl.wordpress.com/2016/01/07/why-women-should-look-into-using-mooncups/ "08.01.2016 16:33:38" Timeline Photos Happy Friday! We're offering 10% off the Mooncup® using promo code MOON2016 offer ends Jan 31st "07.01.2016 16:43:54" mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Home The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. Fancy making 2016 tampon-free? We're offering 10% off the Mooncup using promo code MOON2016 at www.mooncup.co.uk til the end of January! "07.01.2016 10:13:28" Sarah Millican What do you think of this, women? Yes or no? http://standardissuemagazine.com/lifestyle/a-cup-full-of-blood/ Rowan Whiteside's brilliant Mooncup review in Standard Issue Magazine has got comedian Sarah Millican wondering.... "05.01.2016 11:13:30" My Paper Mache Mind My collaboration with Mooncup is now live on my blog! This was a very important post as it allowed me to speak about our bodies in an open, honest way. Hopefully it will help raise awareness about the personal, environmental and health benefits of th "05.01.2016 10:36:44" Mooncup's cover photo "05.01.2016 10:36:44" Mooncup's cover photo "26.12.2015 09:05:01" Timeline Photos Fancy making 2016 tampon-free? We're offering 10% off the Mooncup using promo code MOON2016 at www.mooncup.co.uk til the end of January! "17.12.2015 13:00:01" Timeline Photos Wishing you all a very festive period and a happy new year! "16.12.2015 14:57:20" stylist.co.uk The fearless feminists who rallied against inequality and campaigned for the sisterhood in 2015 We salute the men and women who rallied against inequality and campaigned for the sisterhood this year. .Stylist Magazine takes on the near-impossible task of whittling down the incredible women who have fought in the name of feminism in 2015. Feel free to add anyone you feel’s missing below ! http://bit.ly/1YhIBya "15.12.2015 09:42:37" ladyparts.org.uk Get your free Ladyparts Guide now... Find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support and stay up-to-date with Macmillan's cancer care services, cancer campaigning and cancer charity fundraising efforts. A free guide to symptoms of cancers that affect women is available from Macmillan Cancer Support #loveyourladyparts https://ladyparts.org.uk "10.12.2015 15:56:29" Timeline Photos Is there a rainbow at the end of every Mooncup®? "08.12.2015 11:00:39" earthtoparis.org Earth To Paris This December, leaders, experts, and advocates will gather in Paris as all the nations of the world come together to finalize a new global climate agreement. Let’s make sure they hear our voice. #earthtoparis Climate action can’t wait -- It starts now. Watch the #EarthToParis livestream December 7 and 8 and add your voice: http://earthtoparis.org "07.12.2015 16:39:28" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to our lovely Amy! We've celebrated today with a triple layer vegan victoria sponge and lots of tea :) "04.12.2015 14:17:30" starsignstyle.com My MoonCup Review And 5 Reasons I Love My MoonCup Simple, Safe And Somewhat Sophisticated... I'd wanted to try the Mooncup for ages and ages before I did, and not just because of its lovely lunar name! No, in fact there's a myriad of reasons to opt for this alternative menstrual protection however Lovely review from Star Sign Style Have a great weekend with love from Mooncup :) http://starsignstyle.com/my-mooncup-review-5-reasons-i-love-my-mooncup/ "02.12.2015 08:30:00" stylist.co.uk “A rocket up the patriarchy's arse” Why female-only quotas are vital if we want to achieve... Ask A Feminist is Stylist.co.uk's weekly column answering your questions on feminism, sexism and womanhood in a real-life, 21st Century context. While having enough women represented in our business isn’t one of the struggles we face here at Mooncup HQ, Rhiannon-Lucy Cosslett persuasively argues the corner for female- only quotas in Stylist Magazine. http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/ask-a-femin "01.12.2015 14:01:09" The Good Shopping Guide Congratulations Mooncup for being re-awarded Ethical Accreditation, after successfully passing our latest independent audit! Mooncup first obtained Ethical Accreditation in 2004, and currently holds a perfect ECI score of 100. If you don't know much "25.11.2015 14:48:27" independent.co.uk George Osborne is making women pay for their own charities with the tampon tax George Osborne has refused to slash the much-debated "tampon tax" in his Autumn Statement, saying that the £15m raised from VAT placed on sanitary products each year will be ploughed into women's charities, including domestic abuse refuges. The Chan Speechless.....http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/autumn-statement-george-osborne-says-tampon-tax-will-fund-womens-charities-a6748241.html "20.11.2015 16:19:58" Timeline Photos Nicky, one of our lovely Mooncup Nurse Advisor's, keeping abreast of sexual and reproductive healthcare at the annual Faculty conference in London. "20.11.2015 13:05:00" Timeline Photos Thanks to brilliant Mooncup user Libby's vagina for sending us this farewell letter to tampons :) "18.11.2015 17:15:01" Timeline Photos There's a vacancy at Mooncup HQ! Fancy joining the Mooncup team as one of the Mooncup Advisors? If you're a qualified nurse, who'd like to take part in our ethical Brighton-based business, we'd love to hear from you. http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-u "17.11.2015 12:34:43" soilassociation.org Back in October, a new study found glyphosate in 85% of cotton hygiene products - including tampons, cotton wool and sanitary products. Thanks to the brilliant Soil Association and Susie Hewson of Natracare for today's superb, though disconcerting, b "13.11.2015 15:30:00" telegraph.co.uk From cactus leaves to sawdust: How women around the world cope with the 'luxury' of periods As the 'tampon tax' debate rages on in Britain, we reveal the lengths some women go to when they don't have access to any sanitary products at all Great article by Eleanor Muffit in The Telegraph about how women cope with their periods globally...inc. some priceless #tampontax tweets about the 'luxury of it all' from Stella Creasy Daisy Buchanan and Rebecca Rosenberg http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ "12.11.2015 12:17:00" Russell Howard's side tickling response to the recent tampon tax debate Cosmopolitan Russell Howard #tampontax http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/entertainment/news/a39535/russell-howard-tampon-tax-video/ "04.11.2015 14:30:01" vegansociety.com World Vegan Month and World Vegan Day The Vegan Society has many events planned this November for World Vegan Month. With the Mooncup proudly certified by The Vegan Society, World Vegan Month (every November) is cause for celebration! You can find out more about what the Vegan Society have planned here: https://www.vegansociety.com/whats-new/events/world-vegan-mont "29.10.2015 09:44:12" Menstrupedia After the overwhelming participation in our #tweetChat on "Exclusion of menstruating women/girls during festivals" we are gearing up for our next tweet chat on "Our first encounter withe Periods". Join us this Thursday 4-5 pm on twitter. Find us on #periodchat Menstrupedia "28.10.2015 09:23:27" womensvoices.org Chem Fatale Report - Women's Voices for the Earth In depth report on the potentially dangerous chemicals found in feminine care products, and the necessary research and regulation needed to protect women's health. The Chem Fatale Report from Women's Voices for the Earth of #detoxthebox fame lists the potential health effects of toxic chemicals in feminine care products. http://www.womensvoices.org/chem-fatale-report/ "27.10.2015 10:01:45" bbc.co.uk 'Tampon tax' issue to be raised with the European Commission - BBC News The issue of the so-called "tampon tax" on sanitary products will be raised with the European Commission, the financial secretary to the Treasury says. Great to hear that Mooncup® was mentioned in the House of Commons last night by Cat Smith MP #tampontax #RUMPS #StopTaxingOurPeriods BBC News http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34645179 "14.10.2015 16:00:02" lovefromwomen.tumblr.com "What does it really mean to be a woman?" is the question Tumbler project ‘Love From Women’ is asking; providing a platform for you to have your say. http://lovefromwomen.tumblr. "13.10.2015 17:00:00" theguardian.com Why Ada Lovelace Day matters Suzi Gage: Ada Lovelace Day celebrates women in science, highlighting role models to inspire the next generation 'Encouraging diversity in academia benefits everyone, so what better time than Ada Lovelace Day to highlight the work of a woman that you think is inspirational, so that her achievement can inspire others.' http://www.theguardian.com/science/sifting "12.10.2015 16:00:01" youtube.com Unattainable Woman | Jordan Hanz We are strong, powerful women. Break through the stereotypes for a more positive and loving you. I was so inspired by Amber Rose and Blac Chyna with their st... Impressive stop animation video #UnattainableWoman by Jordan Hanz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubcOx1JfLto "09.10.2015 15:48:58" Timeline Photos Pipin the @mooncupltd #officedog having a #HappyFriday with lots of cuddles! "08.10.2015 14:23:45" theguardian.com Feminist protesters storm red carpet at London premiere of Suffragette More than a hundred protesters jumped the barriers onto the red carpet as green and purple smoke bombs filled the air outside the Odeon cinema “Dead women can’t vote” and “We are suffragettes” were chanted at the Suffragette’s premier last night, where the feminist anti-domestic violence group Sisters Uncut stormed the red carpet http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/07/feminist-protest "05.10.2015 14:50:44" personalise.co.uk The 5p Bag Charge Infographic An infographic looking at the introduction of the 5p bag charge in England and it's likely effects based on the results from Wales. Finally -single use plastic bags are no longer free in England! Here's a handy infographic from personalise.co.uk showing the positive impact this little change could make : ) http://www.personalise.co.uk/blog/5p-bag-charge-infographic/ "02.10.2015 15:53:23" kristof.blogs.nytimes.com Menstruation Innovation: Lessons from India When it comes to addressing menstrual health and hygiene, much of the ingenuity and innovation has been spearheaded in the developing world, particularly India. Interesting round-up of some of the latest period related press from the The New York Times http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/09/01/menstruation-innovation-lessons-from-india/?_r=1 "01.10.2015 16:55:00" Timeline Photos This might just have to be the customer comment of the week :) "30.09.2015 15:08:16" huffingtonpost.com Can Women’s Periods Really Sync Up? Women report it anecdotally, but the science might not be there yet. Can Women’s Periods Really Sync Up? Here's an interesting article on menstrual synchrony from Rebecca Adams at The Huffington Post http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/can-womens-periods-really-sync-up_55f33e2ce4b077ca094f221a "28.09.2015 16:00:00" theguardian.com Endometriosis: hidden suffering of millions of women revealed Often dismissed as ‘women’s troubles’, endometriosis affects one woman in 10 of reproductive age, yet a lack of research and funding means sufferers can live in severe pain, unable to work or socialise Today's The Guardian tackles the often hidden/misunderstood realities of Endometriosis: a condition that can affect one in 10 of us in very different ways. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/sep/28/endometriosis-hidden-suffering-millions-women "25.09.2015 15:02:12" Timeline Photos Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. September’s donation is from Lasy, Mooncup Financial Director, who explains why she chose Brighton Pebbles here: http://www.mooncup.co "21.09.2015 14:09:33" Surfers Against Sewage Protect what you love. Support the campaigns at www.sas.org.uk/join "09.09.2015 14:47:00" independent.co.uk 5 ways to say ‘no thanks’ to your £18K period Society has a problem with women’s bodies… and it’s costing us £500 a year. A new survey has revealed that we fork out over £18,000 over a lifetime to deal with menstruation. Why? Because society tells us we should and we simply haven’t shouted out a "5 ways to say 'no thanks' to your 18k period" from The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/5-ways-to-say-no-thanks-to-your-18k-period-10488740.html ....*including Mooncup link to an incendiary article of old, though - hey- whatev "04.09.2015 14:59:18" youtube.com Zero Waste Swaps Zero Waste Week is starting next week (7th-13th September 2015) so here's a video I made of some of the easy everyday switches I made to create a little less... Here at Mooncup HQ we’re getting ready for #ZeroWasteWeek 7-13 Sept 2015! We love this useful video from ECO BOOST http://bit.ly/1i17nVr "27.08.2015 16:00:01" Pipin aka Pip the Miniature Dachshund is keeping us all in order here at Mooncup HQ #officedog "21.08.2015 15:31:33" independent.co.uk Edinburgh Fringe 2015: Menstruation can be a laughing matter. Period It is just before midday in Edinburgh and Bridget Christie is waving a pair of bloodstained knickers around her head, to the general delight of a sold-out crowd at The Stand. Alice Jones is at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has written a great article about one of this years hot topics - menstruation!... 'The 'tampon tax' has inspired new wave of female comedians to reclaim period jokes' http://ind.pn/1Ka1r7b "13.08.2015 14:00:02" globalcitizen.org Tampons vs. Mooncups rap battle–plus why period taboos hold girls back It's a catchy tune to help you break the taboo. Interesting Global Citizen article exploring some of the issues faced globally thanks to simply having periods...(includes a lovely nod to the Tampon vs Mooncup rap battle too: ) https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/tampons-vs-mooncups-rap-battle "12.08.2015 16:00:01" youtube.com Bad Blood Spoof Written and performed by Cariad Lloyd & Jenny Bede Directed by Adam Brown Costume by Imogen Loveday-Brown Make-up by Shamirah Sairally www.ss-makeup.com STAR... The brilliant Cariad Lloyd and Jenny Bede take on Taylor Swift's Bad Blood... *cue for a sing along here at Mooncup HQ: )* :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6he68N61faw&feature=youtu.be "11.08.2015 14:00:01" people.com Woman Runs London Marathon Without a Tampon, Bleeds Freely to Raise Awareness Kiran Gandhi, drummer for M.I.A., ran the London Marathon with blood dripping down her legs Incredible drummer and Harvard Business Graduate, Kiran Gandhi, runs the marathon as she sees fit: "Where the stigma of a woman's period is irrelevant, and we can re-write the rules as we choose." http://www.people.com/article/kiran-ghandi-runs-marat "07.08.2015 15:24:53" youtube.com Why I Live A Zero Waste Life | Lauren Singer | TEDxTeen Lauren is an Environmental Studies graduate from NYU and former Sustainability Manager at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and the amount of t... The inspiring Lauren Singer from Trash is for Tossers fame explains why she lives a zero waste lifestyle in this excellent TEDxTeen talk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF72px2R3Hg "04.08.2015 14:46:33" With love from the Mooncup Team x "31.07.2015 15:55:04" metro.co.uk 21 things you never knew about your period Prepare to be amazed. Funny read! '21 things you never knew about periods' from @MetroUK http://bit.ly/1IOHrIe "23.07.2015 16:00:02" alazygirlgoesgreen.com Are Mooncups just for Hippies? It's official, I'm almost certainly now a fully fledged hippy! I thought I had reached hippy heights when I admitted that most of the time I go razor free and embrace my hairy habits, but this time... Excellent blog @ A Lazy Girl Goes Green wrestles with the ultimate question…. ‘Are Mooncups Just for Hippies?’ ; ) http://alazygirlgoesgreen.com/2015/07/21/are-mooncups-just-for-hippies/ "21.07.2015 16:00:01" surveymonkey.com Mooncup Website Survey 2015 Web survey powered by SurveyMonkey.com. Create your own online survey now with SurveyMonkey's expert certified FREE templates. We’d love your feedback to help improve our website. Please fill in this short survey if you’d like to take part & feel free to share (includes £25 Etsy voucher prize draw!) With thanks, the Mooncup team x https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mooncupsite "18.07.2015 16:04:01" zusterschapcollective.com The Mooncup Diaries: Surviving My First Shark Week at Work - Zusterschap What's a girl to do when she starts her period unexpectedly on the first week of her new job? Catstello from Zusterschap tells all in her ‘Mooncup Diaries’ after the success of her first piece on the Mooncup. Read it here: 'The Mooncup Diaries: Surviving My First Shark Week at Work' http://zusterschapcollective.com/mooncup-diaries/ "17.07.2015 14:45:01" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. July’s donation is from Sophie, Mooncup Advice Assistant, who explains why she chose Depression Alliance here: http://www.mooncup.co.u "14.07.2015 17:05:01" huffingtonpost.com What I Never Told Anyone About The Way I Got My Period For The First Time Like the good little Catholic girl that I was, I said my prayers every night. And I prayed to God, begging and pleading with everything I had to bargain, to get my period and be just like the other girls. “I mean... No one TELLS you that it might come out brown the first few times. They just say you're going to bleed from your lady bits. And that's that. I saw the movie Carrie. I knew what I was supposed to expect. This was not that.” Quirky Chrissy t "10.07.2015 13:35:13" theguardian.com Do you have to be a vegan to help fix climate change? – video What causes more global warming: every vehicle on the planet or the meat and dairy produce we eat? 60 second climate fix for the weekend from The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/video/2015/jul/08/vegan-climate-change-video "07.07.2015 14:03:02" A Happy Birthday to our lovely new Mooncup Advisor, Cathy! Looks like her day that started with rain & the cat being sick just got that little bit better : ) "03.07.2015 12:35:27" nigeria.aplus.com History Has Been Made. Female Genital Mutilation Banned In Nigeria. "More than 130 million girls and women have experienced female genital mutilation or cutting ..." History Has Been Made. http://nigeria.aplus.com/a/nigeria-bans-genital-mutilation?so=d4P5usdfDKjCitiSPEWtkW&ref=ns "25.06.2015 12:13:09" Mooncup at Glastonbury 2015 Go with the flo! Even the Glastonbury free press is talking periods;-) "24.06.2015 09:00:00" Mooncup Irene & Kath are excitably on their way on the Big Lemon Bus Co-op to Glastonbury Festival (official). Looking forward to joining Amy & Jo and chatting to Glastonbury goers about all things Mooncup in the Green Futures Field : ) https://www.facebook. "23.06.2015 14:12:51" Mooncup at Glastonbury 2015 "23.06.2015 14:12:51" Mooncup at Glastonbury 2015 "23.06.2015 12:48:53" nettleandblackberry.com I'm In Love With The Mooncup. Period. | nettle&blackberry The Mooncup is a product that we rarely hear about. Why is that!? Read about my experience removing expensive pads and tampons for good! Thanks to the lovely blog @nettle&blackberry for the review! May be a good one to share with anyone who's thinking of taking the leap : ) "21.06.2015 09:30:38" The van's packed and we're hitting the road to Glastonbury Festival (official)! If you're going too, it'd be lovely to see you at the Mooncup Stall, Green Futures Field : ) "13.06.2015 18:00:01" independent.co.uk Young men should be forced to learn about periods just as much as women are Periods are a divisive topic. There are generally two schools of reaction to them. There's interest, intrigue and general okayness. But then there's also utter disgust and repulsion. We should all be aiming for the first one. Actually, even better th Interesting piece by Mollie Goodfellow in The Independent: a call-to-action for all to be included in education about periods (we trust no 'forcing' required!): http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/young-men-should-be-forced-to-learn-about-per "11.06.2015 16:30:01" theguardian.com What if men had periods? It’s a question still worth posing | Rose George Forty years after Gloria Steinem’s essential essay, WaterAid has a series of warm and witty adverts on the subject. They show that we’re still getting periods colossally wrong Rose George explores the brilliant WaterAid's #ifmenhadperiods campaign & petition in The Guardian: a topic that's not just for Menstrual Hygiene Day.... http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/may/28/what-if-men-had-periods?CMP=Share_AndroidA "04.06.2015 16:30:01" youtube.com The 2 Euro T-Shirt - A Social Experiment Fashion for a bargain - that‘s what everyone wants. A T-Shirt for 2€ isn‘t inconceivable nowadays. Unfortunately, people don‘t often consider who is paying t... Intriguing vending machine experiment by the superb Fashion Revolution cuts to the chase in expressing the real costs of our fast fashion habit.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfANs2y_frk "03.06.2015 16:30:01" mcsuk.org Plastics challenge | Marine Conservation Society The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK’s leading charity for the protection of our seas, shores and wildlife. Our seas are under immense pressure: too many fish are being taken out, too much rubbish is being thrown in and too little is being The Plastic Challenge is underway! You can join us in getting involved anytime during the month of June. Your challenge - give up as much single-use plastic as you can. It's tricky - there's no denying it! But the less we use, the less goes into our "28.05.2015 08:00:02" thecup.org About THE CUP Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of giving dignity to girls living in challenging environments by providing them menstrual cups and empowerment sessions, through a global campaign that informs of the girls’ circumstanc It’s #MenstrualHygieneDay and Mooncup are proudly working with The Cup Kenya - a non-profit organization with the mission of giving dignity to girls living in challenging environments by providing them with menstrual cups and empowerment sessions #D "22.05.2015 07:30:00" Across the year, Mooncup team members are given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. Today, Sheila, Mooncup Bookkeeper, explains why she's choosing Grassroots Suicide Prevention here:http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/s "18.05.2015 16:30:00" stylist.co.uk The ultimate detox? Woman who lives a ‘zero waste’ lifestyle can fit two years of rubbish in a jar How many times did you reach for the bin yesterday? Consider every time you dried your hands with a paper towel, misprinted a document or threw food packaging away. Now, think about how much stuff you have accumulated in your home. Books, clothes, na "I never anticipated that actively choosing not to produce waste would turn into my having a higher quality of life." Great Stylist Magazine piece by the incredibly inspiring Lauren Singer of Trash is for Tossers ....*mooncup mention gratefully incl "12.05.2015 16:30:01" beanunfucker.com FOMO, UH OH & Saying NO. Standing up to planned obsolescence There’s nothing more annoying than agonizing about spending money on an expensive item. Then there’s the process of carefully researching the best deal, umming and ahhhhhing one last time, finally buying it, to then find yourself back in the same pre The brilliant Be An Unfucker : on planned obsolescence and how to break the spell of perpetual consumerism... ….http://beanunfucker.com/blog/2015/5/12/fomo-uh-oh-saying-no-standing-up-to-planned-obsolescence "07.05.2015 13:36:37" Ladies, on UK polling day, give it up for Emmeline Pankhurst. https://instagram.com/p/2YATD-xPbd/ Check out Thandie Newton 's instagram post to find out why... "29.04.2015 16:30:01" Timeline Photos As promised, following on from Kath's donation yesterday, today, Jo, Sales Coordinator, explains why she's choosing to donate her part of the Mooncup funds to The Life of Lyra : http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/jo-and-the-life-of-lyra1.html "29.04.2015 16:30:01" As promised, following on from Kath’s donation yesterday, today, Jo, Sales Coordinator, explains why she's choosing to donate her part of the Mooncup funds to The Life of Lyra : http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/jo-and-the-life-of-lyra1.html "28.04.2015 16:30:01" Timeline Photos Across the year, Mooncup team members are given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This April, it's the turn of two of the team. Today, Kath, Campaigns and Marketing Manager, explains why she's choosing Disasters "28.04.2015 16:30:01" Across the year, Mooncup team members are given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This April, it's the turn of two of the team. Today, Kath, Campaigns and Marketing Manager, explains why she's choosing Disasters Eme "24.04.2015 07:00:02" thenaturalista.co.uk Mooncup: what every woman should know - The Naturalista To all my female friends and family: I feel this post is long overdue. To my male ones: I love you but you probably have little or no interest in this post … " Even from a purely selfish point of view, there is no way I would ever go back; and every woman I know who has made the switch can only wax lyrical about how gentle and natural it feels" ...Great review from the lovely #thenaturalista : ) http:// "22.04.2015 08:16:14" mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Work For Us The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. We've got a job vacancy as Marketing Assistant here at Mooncup HQ, Brighton. If you've got marketing qualifications and/or marketing experience and would like to be part of our team, we'd love to hear from you. Closing date for applications is comin "17.04.2015 07:00:01" Timeline Photos Happy Birthday to Mooncup- 13 today! xx "17.04.2015 07:00:01" Happy Birthday to Mooncup- 13 today! xx "07.04.2015 16:30:01" theguardian.com Menstruation: how to break this taboo in the classroom | Chella Quint My #periodpositive project is about boys and girls discussing reproductive health frankly, with humour – and undoing the damage done by femcare manufacturers’ language of shame Superb article in today's The Guardian-the inimitable #ChellaQuint of PeriodPositive The Period Positive Project celebrates the "absolute deluge of menstruation in the media lately" (all puns intended), & outlines the work still to be done to make o "30.03.2015 16:30:01" scoopwhoop.com This Photo Was Removed By Instagram. The Owner Writes A Powerful Open Letter In Response Who should have the right to censor this? "We menstruate and they see it as dirty, attention seeking, sick, a burden. As if this process is less natural than breathing." Rupi Kaur's image & its censorship by Instagram speaks volumes. http://www.scoopwhoop.com/news/insta-photo/ "16.03.2015 15:14:07" qz.com Students in New Delhi are venting about sexism—on sanitary napkins A feminist protest in Germany has travelled half way around the world to Indian universities. “We are trying to help people realise that the natural phenomena such as a period should not have a stigma attached to it while rape and other instances of violence against women go seemingly unchecked" Quartz India covers #padsagainstsexism "10.03.2015 18:00:06" iflscience.com 10 Things You Didn't Know About Vaginas | IFLScience Infographic created by: HB Health of Knightsbridge Read this next: World's Largest Solar Farm Goes Online In California Great infographic: '10 Things You Didn't Know About Vaginas' thanks to I fucking love science .... We'll be testing you later ; ) http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-vaginas "09.03.2015 14:23:34" Timeline Photos A belated Happy Birthday to our lovely Jo, Mooncup Sales Coordinator. Delighted to have her back from the dark-side, aka the flu (& well enough to share Rowan's delicious Vegan Choc cake, too : ) x "09.03.2015 14:23:34" A belated Happy Birthday to our lovely Jo, Mooncup Sales Coordinator. Delighted to have her back from the dark-side, aka the flu (& well enough to share Rowan's delicious Vegan Choc cake, too : ) x "06.03.2015 08:00:01" Timeline Photos Happy International Women's Day for this Sunday, 8th March! To celebrate, we're offering 10% off all Mooncups bought at www.mooncup.co.uk (offer valid 5th- 9th March 2015 only) . Please feel free to share : ) "06.03.2015 08:00:01" Happy International Women's Day for this Sunday, 8th March! To celebrate, we're offering 10% off all Mooncups bought at www.mooncup.co.uk (offer valid 5th- 9th March 2015 only) . Please feel free to share : ) "04.03.2015 17:57:20" dailymail.co.uk Would YOU use a menstrual cup? The Mooncup, or MCUK as it is also known, is a reusable silicone cup that collects menstrual fluid. Sceptical but intrigued, mother-of-four Genny Wilkinson-Priest, from London, tried it out... 'Would YOU use a menstrual cup?'...The infamous Daily Mail wrestles with the Mooncup : ) www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2979121/Would-use-menstrual-cup-One-woman-did-surprised-results.html "04.03.2015 09:54:00" pictorial.jezebel.com Before White Yoga Pants, the Star of Kotex Ads Was World War I At this point, ads for [adjusts bifocals, clears throat] "feminine products" are so cliche that Always has broken down and started doing Dove-style empowerment marketing in the hopes of standing out. How many ways can you market tampons and pads, whi Glad to see it's not just us who find the history of 'sanpro' advertising fascinating; ) Thanks to Jezebel "27.02.2015 18:00:01" entitledmag.com The Vagina Monologues: A Diary Who would have thought that going green started with our vaginas? by Miriam Hicklin The average woman will use more than 11,000 tampons or pads in her life. More than 20 billion disposable feminine hygiene products… Brilliant, whimsical diary from Entitled Magazine charting one woman's journey with the Mooncup: from receiving it in the post, to getting to grips with using it & beyond! May be a good one to share with friends who still can't quite imagine taking t "26.02.2015 16:00:37" Ocean Conservancy BREAKING NEWS: A new study reveals that 8 million metric tons of plastic enters our ocean every year! Read more about the study and find out what you can do to help: http://ocean.ly/1MgB7bA "20.02.2015 18:00:01" Timeline Photos Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This February it's Amy's turn (our Administration Coordinator) & she's chosen Emmaus UK . Here's why: "20.02.2015 18:00:01" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. This February it's Amy's turn (our Administration Coordinator) & she's chosen Emmaus UK . Here's why: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/a "19.02.2015 08:00:01" Timeline Photos Fancy joining the Mooncup team as one of our Mooncup Advisors? If you're a qualified nurse, who'd like to be part of our ethical Brighton-based business, we'd love to hear from you. http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us.html Closing date for "19.02.2015 08:00:01" Fancy joining the Mooncup team as one of our Mooncup Advisors? If you're a qualified nurse, who'd like to be part of our ethical Brighton-based business, we'd love to hear from you. http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us.html Closing date for "18.02.2015 18:00:01" bustle.com 7 Surprisingly Logical Reasons Why Women Who Use A Menstrual Cup Are Amazing In Bed In life we are presented with an endless, brutal smörgåsbord of decisions we must make. One recurring experience most women don’t exactly get the luxury of considering: blasting blood from our bodies each month for about three decades of our lives. I We're "amazing in bed" now too....seems to be no end to the benefits of using a Mooncup ; ) http://www.bustle.com/articles/60229-7-surprisingly-logical-reasons-why-women-who-use-a-menstrual-cup-are-amazing-in-bed Thanks to Bustle ! "16.02.2015 18:00:01" www.huffingtonpost.co.uk Menstruation in the Media It seems to me that most people are unperturbed by periods. Pointing the finger at celebrities dropping their tampons is just one more way in which the media body shames women, like red-circling spots, cellulite, arm pit hair and sweat patches.... Brilliant The Huffington Post article calls for the media to get to grips with the fact that dropping your tampon (or your superior reusable alternative ; ) in public really isn't "every woman's worst nightmare"... http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/6658 "13.02.2015 21:00:01" fortheloveof.org.uk For the Love of We're asking everyone to share the things they love. Because the things we love might be changed forever by climate change. Let's act on climate change. This Valentine's Day, the Climate Coalition is asking 'What do you love?' .. A timely ode to all those things we love that may be changed forever by climate change if we don't act....http://fortheloveof.org.uk/ "10.02.2015 17:30:00" vagendamagazine.com Dinner or Tampons? The Modern Woman’s Choice | The Vagenda Dinner or Tampons? The Modern Woman’s Choice About a week ago I found myself in Sainsbury’s. Whilst perusing the aisles for my dinner, I had the awful realisation that I was shit broke, and would have to make a fateful decision on this seemingly quie Dinner or tampons? The inimitable Vagenda magazine get in on the debate about whether sanitary products should be taxed...http://vagendamagazine.com/2015/02/dinner-or-tampons-the-modern-womans-choice/ "09.02.2015 11:24:45" www.mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Mooncup Advisor Full Time The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. Are you a qualified Nurse, who lives in Brighton & would like the opportunity to work with the Mooncup advice team? If so, we'd love to hear from you. For further information: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/mooncup-advisor-full-time.h "05.02.2015 14:09:58" Timeline Photos A very Happy Birthday to Simon, our lovely Quality Systems Manager here at HQ....and a big thanks to Nicky, Mooncup Advisor, for the delicious Vegan Raspberry & Chocolate Cake ....(Feels like it should rightfully be time for an after lunch snooze though "05.02.2015 14:09:58" A very Happy Birthday to Simon, our lovely Quality Systems Manager here at HQ....and a big thanks to Nicky, Mooncup Advisor, for the delicious Vegan Raspberry & Chocolate Cake ....(Feels like it should rightfully be time for an after lunch snooze tho "30.01.2015 18:00:04" Timeline Photos Fancy making 2015 tampon-free? 10% off ends tomorrow- Saturday 31st ! Just enter MOON2015 at checkout. Feel free to share and spread the word. "30.01.2015 18:00:04" Fancy making 2015 tampon-free? 10% off ends tomorrow- Saturday 31st ! Just enter MOON2015 at checkout. Feel free to share and spread the word. "27.01.2015 18:30:00" www.theguardian.com My period may hurt: but not talking about menstruation hurts more | Rose George Rose George: Menstrual taboo is bad enough for female athletes such as Heather Watson. For women around the world the damage can be much worse The conversation continues.... "My period may hurt: but not talking about menstruation hurts more" by the excellent Rose George in The Guardian. Could be a good one to share if you feel it's time that 'Period talk should be a team sport' too : ) htt "27.01.2015 11:50:35" www.bbc.co.uk Menstruation, Mars and Mathematics, Woman's Hour - BBC Radio 4 Jane Garvey presents an edition discussing menstruation, Mars and mathematics. Superb interview about periods- our performance & perception- on today's @BBCRadio4 Woman's Hour including great insights as ever from the inimitable Chella Quint http://bbc.in/1uXfVSv "22.01.2015 15:09:51" www.theguardian.com Menstruation: the last great sporting taboo Paula Cocozza: When Heather Watson crashed out of the Australian Open this week, she put her poor performance down to starting her period – publicly breaking the silence on an issue that affects all sportswomen. But why is it still something we never Interesting takes on sport & periods in the media at the moment: The Guardian explores "Menstruation: the last great sporting taboo" - http://www.theguardian.com/sport/shortcuts/2015/jan/21/menstruation-last-great-sporting-taboo.... "19.01.2015 13:51:13" Timeline Photos Eileen and the Giant Parsnip...Just enjoyed the epic fruits of Eileen's green-fingered allotment labour for lunch...parsnip soup anyone?; )! "19.01.2015 13:51:13" Eileen and the Giant Parsnip...Just enjoyed the epic fruits of Eileen's green-fingered allotment labour for lunch...parsnip soup anyone?; )! "14.01.2015 17:00:01" www.huffingtonpost.co.uk Finally, A Sport Campaign For Real Women That Features Cellulite And 'Jiggles' There aren't enough women in sport, we already know that much. But we aren't talking about the Jessica Ennis-Hills's of this world, or even sport as a team or professional event. We're talking about girls in school, the young women who hit their ... Great initiative seeking to encourage women back into enjoying our health, fitness & bodies - no 'perfect gym body' required : ) http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/12/sport-england-new-campaig_n_6423952.html?1421057615&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg000000 "13.01.2015 08:33:57" Mobilise a Midwife last year 10 #ugandan women's lives were changed when they received a #mooncup. This year it could be 100. Please make this happen, Mooncup have supported Mobilise a Midwife with 100 cups at a reduced price. Donate £5 and change her life forever. Her This year Mobilise a Midwife is one of the superb projects receiving Mooncups as part of their work to transform women's lives in the developing world. If you'd like to find out more, or donate £5 to support the project in reaching the next 100 women "09.01.2015 17:00:01" Timeline Photos A New Superhero Is Battling Sexual Violence in the Most Kick-Ass Way "09.01.2015 17:00:01" A New Superhero Is Battling Sexual Violence in the Most Kick-Ass Way Possible......http://mic.com/articles/106144/one-new-comic-book-battles-sexual-violence-in-the-most-kick-ass-way-possible?utm_content=buffer1b87f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitte "07.01.2015 11:00:02" Timeline Photos A belated Happy Birthday to our lovely Sophie, Advice Assistant here at HQ....Not so bad getting back to work after all;) Thanks to Amy (& Hemsley & Hemsley's recipe*) for the amazing Avocado Lime cake.. healthy, too! *Here's the recipe: "07.01.2015 11:00:02" A belated Happy Birthday to our lovely Sophie, Advice Assistant here at HQ....Not so bad getting back to work after all;) Thanks to Amy (& Hemsley & Hemsley's recipe*) for the amazing Avocado Lime cake.. healthy, too! *Here's the recipe: http:// "06.01.2015 09:12:31" Timeline Photos A Happy 2015 to you all with so many thanks for all your support! Reckon you've got the oomph for just a little more celebration?! Mooncup's been rated one of the UK's Top 50 Ethical Companies by The Good Shopping Guide! : ) "06.01.2015 09:12:31" A Happy 2015 to you all with so many thanks for all your support! Reckon you've got the oomph for just a little more celebration?! Mooncup's been rated one of the UK's Top 50 Ethical Companies by The Good Shopping Guide! : ) "06.01.2015 08:35:52" "26.12.2014 08:00:01" Timeline Photos Fancy making 2015 tampon-free? We're offering 10% off the Mooncup using promotion code MOON2015 at mooncup.co.uk til the end of January! "26.12.2014 08:00:01" Fancy making 2015 tampon-free? We're offering 10% off the Mooncup using promotion code MOON2015 at mooncup.co.uk til the end of January! "16.12.2014 09:30:37" Mooncup's cover photo "16.12.2014 09:30:37" "15.12.2014 14:51:42" "12.12.2014 08:00:01" Timeline Photos Each month, one team member receives a share of the Mooncup funds to give to a cause of their choice, with a brilliantly diverse pick of organisations benefiting so far. December's the turn of Irene, one of our lovely Advisors, who explains her choice "12.12.2014 08:00:01" Each month, one team member receives a share of the Mooncup funds to give to a cause of their choice, with a brilliantly diverse pick of organisations benefiting so far. December's the turn of Irene, one of our lovely Advisors, who explains her choic "11.12.2014 08:00:01" www.buzzfeed.com 18 Badass Women You Probably Didn't Hear About In 2014 Badass women alert. And to follow on from yesterday's unsung historical heroines, Buzzfeed's '17 Badass Women You Probably Didn’t Hear About In 2014' http://www.buzzfeed.com/rossalynwarren/badass-women-alert "10.12.2014 08:00:00" www.motherjones.com 8 Inventions by Women That Dudes Got Credit For Monopoly, nuclear fission, and programming: Ladies did it first. Great article celebrating the achievements of some of history's many unsung women inventors: http://www.motherjones.com/media/2013/10/ada-lovelace-eight-inventions-women-erasure-credit "08.12.2014 10:35:09" It's been a process though we've done it! Welcome to the new Mooncup HQ home! ...and in with the new! It's been a process though we've done it! Welcome to the new Mooncup HQ home! "08.12.2014 10:35:09" It's been a process though we've done it! Welcome to the new Mooncup HQ home! ...and in with the new! It's been a process though we've done it! Welcome to the new Mooncup HQ home! "08.12.2014 10:18:41" It's organised chaos here! Packing up the office that has been our HQ for a brilliant 9 years now.... Still, mid some nostalgia, excited to be moving on to a bigger, brighter Brighton space. Be seeing you from the other side! We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes It's organised chaos here! Packing up the office that has been our HQ for a brilliant 9 years now.... Still, mid some nostalgia, excited to be moving on to a bigger, brighter Brighton space. Be seeing you from the other side! "08.12.2014 10:18:41" We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes ...nearly there... "08.12.2014 10:18:41" We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes ....the space has done us proud for years now...still-feels the perfect time for somewhere new! "04.12.2014 15:58:15" It's organised chaos here! Packing up the office that has been our HQ for a brilliant 9 years now.... Still, mid some nostalgia, excited to be moving on to a bigger, brighter Brighton space. Be seeing you from the other side! We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes It's organised chaos here! Packing up the office that has been our HQ for a brilliant 9 years now.... Still, mid some nostalgia, excited to be moving on to a bigger, brighter Brighton space. Be seeing you from the other side! "04.12.2014 15:58:15" We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes ...and the mountain grows... "04.12.2014 15:48:55" We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes Amy trying to hide behind Pip... "04.12.2014 15:48:55" We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes Mountains of tea- a critical component of any serious office move. "04.12.2014 15:48:55" We're Moving...& eating birthday cakes Still, time to squeeze in a bit of glittery coffee & walnut cake to mark lovely Amy's birthday "02.12.2014 12:37:21" Mobile Uploads "27.11.2014 15:22:06" www.thegoodshoppingguide.com Ethical Feminine Care A good ethical alternative to traditional feminine care productions are a disposable range available from Natracare. Natracare tampons are made from... Much cause for celebration at HQ today.... Mooncup has a perfect Ethical Index rating of 100 in The Good Shopping Guide 's latest research on feminine care brands : ) ! thegoodshoppingguide.com/ethical-femini… "24.11.2014 14:01:03" Timeline Photos Each month, one Mooncup team member is given a share of Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. November's donation is from Eowyn, Digital Media Manager, who explains her choice here: "24.11.2014 14:01:03" Each month, one Mooncup team member is given a share of Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. November’s donation is from Eowyn, Digital Media Manager, who explains her choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/eowyn-and-devon-ra "19.11.2014 17:42:01" www.unwater.org World Toilet Day: Home The toilet – a small but fundamental part of every-day life, wherever you live in the world. Seldom do we pause and think how much we rely on having access to a decent toilet – how it enables us to go to school, work, rest and play; how it preserves Today is World Toilet Day...which is sadly, no joking matter. One billion people around the world have no access to a toilet & need to go out in the open, infringing on human safety & dignity. Please share and find out more about how you can help: h "15.11.2014 07:00:11" Having a wonderful time @ Biocultura, Ecological & Responsible Consumerism Show, Madrid... "12.11.2014 08:00:02" onca.org.uk Sea voyage imminent ONCA Director, Laura Coleman is about to set sail on eXXpedition Atlantic where she'll be three weeks at sea. A word from Laura. In four days, I will meet the 14 strong female crew of eXXped... Only days now until the inspiring 14 strong female EXXpedition crew set sail across the Atlantic. Laura Coleman's captivating blog explains their mission: to "explore unseen pollutants, and tell a story about rising levels of chemicals inside oursel "10.11.2014 14:42:39" Timeline Photos A warm (and oh-so-soft-hearted) welcome to our new Mooncup dog, Pip...*she's Amy's really, though we'll be happy to share her when we can!* "10.11.2014 14:42:39" A warm (and oh-so-soft-hearted) welcome to our new Mooncup dog, Pip...*she's Amy's really, though we'll be happy to share her when we can!* "04.11.2014 15:33:25" Do you want to make history? Do you want to make history? Follow through at: http://www.veganpledge.com/ To mark the start of World Vegan Month, check out this video by The Vegan Society by whom the Mooncup is proudly approved. Whether you're a committed carnivore, on the fence, or devoted to veganism, it's worth a watch for a well-reasoned call to tho "30.10.2014 10:15:02" Timeline Photos Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. October's donation is to the East Africa Childrens Project from Nicky Sadofski, Mooncup Advisor, who explains her choice here: "30.10.2014 10:15:02" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. October’s donation is to the East Africa Childrens Project from Nicky Sadofski, Mooncup Advisor, who explains her choice here: http:// "23.10.2014 14:39:30" DEALING WITH PERIODS A girl chat about periods: getting your period for the first time, swimming with your period, horrible experiences, PMS/PMT and more! ►Subscribe: https://you... TV presenter Kate Edmonson talks Mooncup with YouTube queen Theodora Lee - http://youtu.be/7EquYHrZWjU?t=3m33s "21.10.2014 14:57:35" sos-bees.org Greenbees Watch and SHARE this video and join the «Greenbees» to save the bees and agriculture! #savethebees Greenpeace's Green Bees stand up for their rights (and ultimately ours) in this video- worth a watch! "17.10.2014 13:00:02" Timeline Photos A very happy birthday to Sheila, Mooncup's Bookkeeper. Thanks to Amy for the delicious 'no bake' vegan chocolate torte :) "17.10.2014 13:00:02" A very happy birthday to Sheila, Mooncup's Bookkeeper. Thanks to Amy for the delicious 'no bake' vegan chocolate torte :) "16.10.2014 13:57:25" "10.10.2014 13:00:00" #itsaGirlThing There are a billion girls in the world. And they are changing things. Will you stand with them? Plan International's 'Because I am a Girl' campaign is callin... International Day of the Girl is this Saturday 11th October: There are a billion girls in the world. And they are changing things. Will you stand with them? Share the video now: #itsaGirlThing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqS6CIDvP2g "07.10.2014 14:22:06" news.nationalgeographic.com Viewing Guide: Watch Blood Moon During Total Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday Lunar eclipses happen when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned just right for Earth's shadow to cover the moon—and turn it a ruddy hue. Fascinating guide to the upcoming Lunar Eclipse and why it will appear to be red...For those lucky enough to be in North America, Japan, Australia and the Pacific, hope you manage to get a glimpse! "06.10.2014 08:24:29" groupthink.jezebel.com My favourite things (an ode to my menstrual cup) Tampons and liners and minis and maxis *cue Monday morning singsong at Mooncup HQ* http://jessica-hammond.com/ "02.10.2014 09:58:26" amazonwatch.org You Should See What This Woman Sees Every Day. It's Gorgeous And Really Messed Up We need to start keeping oil in the ground to avert catastrophic climate change, and the Amazon is a great place to start. Superb video from Amazon Watch calling to 'Keep the Oil in the Ground'- for "anyone you know who likes to breathe fresh air"... "30.09.2014 07:51:04" If Women Catcalled Men “What you got under that shirt, sweetie? I bet it’s a good heart!” Post to Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1DFfltH Like BuzzFeedVideo on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/... Thanks to the brilliant Adios Barbie for sharing this: "If Women Catcalled Men" ; ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8uOErVShiE "25.09.2014 13:45:00" www.elle.com What If Fairy Tales Were Feminist? One woman is retelling your favorite yarns as feminist poetry. "Forget Gentle Glide and pictures of pearls— the box reads Smooth Ride across the hood of a bitchin’ red Porsche....." 'If Tampons Were for Guys'- just one of the poems on offer in the intriguing new book, "Poisoned Apple: Poems for You, my pretty" b "24.09.2014 12:00:01" Timeline Photos Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. September's donation is from Su Hardy, Mooncup Founder and Director, who explains her choice here: "24.09.2014 12:00:01" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. September's donation is from Su Hardy, Mooncup Founder and Director, who explains her choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/s "23.09.2014 13:11:16" Jo and Eileen are just home from a brilliant time at the Eine Welt #RapunzelFestival hosted by @[167503636600735:274:Rapunzel Naturkost] in the beautiful Allgau region of Germany. Rapunzel Jo and Eileen are just home from a brilliant time at the Eine Welt #RapunzelFestival hosted by Rapunzel Naturkost in the beautiful Allgau region of Germany. "23.09.2014 13:11:16" Jo and Eileen are just home from a brilliant time at the Eine Welt #RapunzelFestival hosted by Rapunzel Naturkost in the beautiful Allgau region of Germany. Rapunzel Jo and Eileen are just home from a brilliant time at the Eine Welt #RapunzelFestival hosted by Rapunzel Naturkost in the beautiful Allgau region of Germany. "22.09.2014 08:58:30" This Saturday 20th September, three of the team here at HQ joined Marine Conservation and Ocean Conservancy volunteers worldwide to collect & quantify marine litter. Beachwatch Beach Clean 2014 This Saturday 20th September, three of the team here at HQ joined Marine Conservation and Ocean Conservancy volunteers worldwide to collect & quantify marine litter. "22.09.2014 08:58:30" This Saturday 20th September, three of the team here at HQ joined Marine Conservation and Ocean Conservancy volunteers worldwide to collect & quantify marine litter. Beachwatch Beach Clean 2014 This Saturday 20th September, three of the team here at HQ joined Marine Conservation and Ocean Conservancy volunteers worldwide to collect & quantify marine litter. "18.09.2014 11:00:01" www.mcsuk.org Great British Beach Clean | Marine Conservation Society Join the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean 2014. Let’s get the seaside back to it's litter free glory days! There's still time to register for the International Coastal Cleanup! Join the Mooncup team and hundreds of thousands of volunteers collecting and tracking marine waste this weekend. In the UK: http://www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishbeachclean/ or Worldwi "17.09.2014 13:36:40" BARE REALITY: 100 women and their breasts 100 women bare their breasts alongside intimate, honest, courageous and moving stories about their breasts and their lives. For those who have yet to discover the brilliant Bare Reality project, (to which a couple of the Mooncup team were even proud contributors) check out the link below. For those who've been following the success and furore surrounding Laura Dodsworth "15.09.2014 15:00:01" www.rapunzel.de RAPUNZEL NATURKOST - Eine Welt Festival 2014 vom 20./ 21. September in Legau Kochshows mit Attila Hildmann, Astrid Gloria, Christopher Hinze Kinderprogramm: Donikkl, die andere Tiershow, Kettenkarussell uvm. Kulinarisches Dunkelzelt: Samstag und Sonntag, 10-18 Uhr Samstag ab 19 Uhr: 40 Jahre Naturkostgeschichte - Talkshow & d Der Bio-Pionier Rapunzel Naturkost wird 40 Jahre – das muss gefeiert werden! So findet am 20. - 21. September 2014 in Legau im Allgäu (Deutschland) das zwölfte legendäre Rapunzel Eine Welt Festival statt und Mooncup ist mit einem Stand vertreten! Wir "12.09.2014 11:00:00" www.mcsuk.org Great British Beach Clean | Marine Conservation Society Join the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean 2014. Let’s get the seaside back to it's litter free glory days! You're already doing your bit for our beaches just by using a Mooncup, but next weekend (19th-22nd Sept) you can go one step further! Join the Mooncup team and hundreds of thousands of volunteers collecting and tracking marine waste in the Internatio "11.09.2014 11:00:01" 5319point3.com Another bloody mountain trek I seem to have an unrelenting ability to pick the worst possible time of the month to get my time of the month. Seriously. We're on the bus heading to Qiatou, the start of the Tiger Leaping Gorge T... “It’s been used on Russian Trains, in third class, when I didn’t want to touch the walls, or the taps in the loo. It performed amazingly during a 9 day Gobi Desert trip….Last time we were in China it made its way up the Great Wall and back”. Sarah C "10.09.2014 16:00:01" www.huffingtonpost.co.uk Tampon Run Is The Best New Computer Game. Period. It might sound like we're stating the obvious, but for most women a quarter of the month, every month, is taken up with your period. That is almost a quarter of your life, ladies! With this in mind, there is no denying that periods are totally no... Introducing 'Tampon Run'- probably the only computer game with a tampon-slinging heroine. Created by taboo-busting teenagers, Andrea Gonzales and Sophie Houser, who met through the brilliant organization Girls Who Code .... if you score enough point "09.09.2014 10:39:44" In case you missed the brilliant news: On Friday, we turned on the water in Solo and Ze's Madagascan village - the start of a life-changing transformation in their community. To ensure even more kids like Solo and Ze get taps and toilets, please he All donations to the brilliant WaterAid 's To Be A Girl Campaign will be doubled by the UK government until midnight today (Tues 9th September). "04.09.2014 09:45:01" motherboard.vice.com Climate Change Has an Outrage Problem There’s no way of knowing when or where a spark will ignite Americans into an irreversible social movement on climate—the only certainty is that it will happen eventually. "What will it take to turn climate change into a social movement?". Thought-provoking piece from Eric Holthaus @MOTHERBOARD http://bit.ly/1lvQNgD "02.09.2014 09:24:03" i100.independent.co.uk Gynaecological cancer awareness month quiz: Can you label a vagina? ---Gynaecological cancer awareness month quiz: Can you label a vagina?Posted 3 hours ago by Matthew Champion in newsUpvoteUpvotedTo coincide with gynaecological cancer awareness month, women’s cancer research charity the Eve Appeal has published rese 1 in 5 women aged 16-25 can’t name a symptom of gynaecological cancers, while 65% of young women have a problem with saying the words ‘vagina’ or ‘vulva', according to recent research by women’s cancer research charity The Eve Appeal. To mark the sta "01.09.2014 09:03:19" Victory! Timeline Photos "27.08.2014 07:58:08" Kajal's dream is a simple one - a toilet in her home, so she doesn't have to go out in the open, in front of prying eyes. This is her story. Help change it: http://action.tobeagirl.org/change-stories #tobeagirl "26.08.2014 06:00:01" www.rapunzel.de RAPUNZEL NATURKOST - Eine Welt Festival 2014 vom 20./ 21. September in Legau Kochshows mit Attila Hildmann, Astrid Gloria, Christopher Hinze Kinderprogramm: Donikkl, die andere Tiershow, Kettenkarussell uvm. Kulinarisches Dunkelzelt: Samstag und Sonntag, 10-18 Uhr Samstag ab 19 Uhr: 40 Jahre Naturkostgeschichte - Talkshow & d Der Bio-Pionier Rapunzel Naturkost wird 40 Jahre – das muss gefeiert werden! So findet am 20. - 21. September 2014 in Legau im Allgäu (Deutschland) das zwölfte legendäre Rapunzel Eine Welt Festival statt und Mooncup ist mit einem Stand vertreten! Wir "25.08.2014 13:00:00" Timeline Photos Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. August's donation is from Simon Boyd-Jones, Mooncup Quality Systems Manager, who explains his choice here: "25.08.2014 13:00:00" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. August's donation is from Simon Boyd-Jones, Mooncup Quality Systems Manager, who explains his choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/ab "19.08.2014 12:53:29" mimiamore.com Mi Mooncup | Mimi Amore Mi MooncupPosted on 18/08/201418/08/2014 by Mimi Amore Four months ago I ditched all my tampons and sanitary towels for the wonder that is the Mooncup! I had never heard of what a Mooncup was, until my lovely friend Aria told me she used one. Since u "As a showgirl it’s great for when I’m performing and for every day life." Thanks so much to Mimi Amore for this brilliant review : ) http://mimiamore.com/mi-mooncup/ "09.08.2014 10:00:01" www.mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Tannah The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. Testimonial of the week! Thanks, Tannah! http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-the-mooncup/testimonials/all/tannah.html "07.08.2014 15:45:02" Timeline Photos Share a holiday postcard and spread the word : ) "07.08.2014 15:45:02" Share a holiday postcard and spread the word : ) "07.08.2014 15:43:37" Mooncup's cover photo "07.08.2014 15:43:37" "05.08.2014 13:00:01" www.cosmopolitan.co.uk 5 ways you can change the world Last year, Caroline Criado-Perez campaigned to have a woman on British banknotes – and won. (Despite a lot of shit along the way.) Check out her world-changing wisdom Having successfully campaigned for British banknotes to feature a woman, the brilliant #CarolineCriadoPerez shares 5 ways you can change the world : ) x http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/reports/a28426/5-ways-you-can-change-the-world/ "04.08.2014 09:52:27" jamYe waXman talks about some controversial coochies... in art: http://ow.ly/zIVlz Timeline Photos A little something to wake us from that Monday morning blur: 6 examples of when vulvas and art converge..... "30.07.2014 17:00:01" www.bbc.co.uk BBC iPlayer - The Men Who Made Us Spend - Episode 1 Jacques Peretti reveals how consumerism is driven by an appetite for 'new' products. Ever wondered how we ended up so tied up with consumerism? The documentary 'The Men Who Made Us Spend' offers fascinating insights into planned obsolescence, perpetual innovation & the rest: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p01zxmrv/the-men-who-m "25.07.2014 12:42:26" www.mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Lasy and Brighton Pebbles The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. July's donation is from Lasy Lawless, Mooncup's Financial Director, who explains her choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/la "21.07.2014 13:53:09" It's funny 'cause it's true. h/t becoming minimalist Timeline Photos "16.07.2014 13:00:01" En ce moment sur madmoiZelle.com la Mooncup est à l’honneur ! Pourquoi passer à la coupe menstruelle ? Comment bien porter la Cup ? Quelle protection hygiénique suis-je ? Que faire de sa Cup quand je n’ai pas mes règles ? Plein de réponses à vos qu "10.07.2014 10:50:59" vistavie.madmoizelle.com Utiliser sa coupe menstruelle autrement Utiliser sa Mooncup pendant ses règles est une chose. Mais pourquoi s'en contenter ? Voici quelques idées pour ne pas laisser ta cup au placard le reste du temps. Comment utiliser ta Mooncup autrement?! The brilliant, irreverent French site, #Madmoizelle play with ways to use your Mooncup between periods ; ) "08.07.2014 10:46:23" Cycle on! ; ) Thanks to Red Web Foundation for sharing this image by @kbilltv! "07.07.2014 14:03:36" Summer's definitely here- delicious team lunch with Nasturtiums and peas from Eileen's allotment! "02.07.2014 20:00:00" Mooncup Review | Scarlet Saint They may not work for everyone; but they're definitely worth a try! FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/TheScarletSaint Tumblr http://scarletsaint.tumblr.com/ ... Thanks so much to the lovely Scarlet Saint for this brilliant review...Couldn't have said it better ourselves! If you've got any friends who're still not sure about the Mooncup, could be a good one to share, too: ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRC "28.06.2014 17:04:31" Eileen talking Mooncup at Glastonbury with the inimitable Vivienne Westwood "27.06.2014 12:00:01" Change the Record with WaterAid at Glastonbury Festival Sign the Glasto petition here: http://bit.ly/changetherecord Clean water and toilets are essential at festivals! In countries where they are lacking, clean w... Mooncup founder Su gets involved with #changetherecord at Glastonbury - brilliant and important campaign from WaterAid to get safe water and toilets to girls around the world http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LowkqHPgT8I&list=PLc-oawSTlDS1fnN13D1hooYrmm "24.06.2014 10:33:24" Mooncup at Glastonbury 2014 No nasty portaloos at Glastonbury this year!! "24.06.2014 08:07:45" Mooncup at Glastonbury 2014 Katharine & Su hit the massive Glastonbury site by bike, postering the toilets to spread the word... "24.06.2014 07:00:01" Mooncup at Glastonbury 2014 Glastonbury Festival (official) here we come! An excited Su (Director) and Katharine are on site already...Eileen, Kath and Amy can't wait to join them on Wednesday! If you're coming to Glastonbury, come by and say hello at the Mooncup stall in the "23.06.2014 12:00:41" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. June's donation is from Eileen Greene, Mooncup's International Trade Manager, who explains her choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/a "17.06.2014 13:00:01" www.policymic.com Lego Is Launching a Radical New Figurine After an Online Campaign It took years, but the company finally listened. While it does seem strange that developing a female scientist figurine can be considered "radical" in this day and age, congratulations to geochemist Ellen Kooijman and the Lego Community for making a positive stand and winning with Lego's new 'Rese "16.06.2014 09:57:29" A golden team day out in the Sussex countryside :) "12.06.2014 13:00:01" www.chicagotribune.com Governor signs bill making Illinois first state to ban microbeads Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Sunday banning the manufacture and sale of personal care products containing synthetic plastic microbeads. Microbeads: these tiny plastic particles used as exfoliants (listed as polyethylene and polypropylene in the ingredients) are wreaking havoc in the world's waterways. Illinois is leading the way in banning them http://trib.in/1ihyogI "09.06.2014 13:14:26" www.tobeagirl.org To Be A Girl Share what to be a girl should mean and help WaterAid change the story for thousands of girls to realise their dreams. What does it mean to be girl? Today @WaterAid launch their brilliant new campaign to transform the experience of tens of thousands of girls around the world. To find out more about how to help rewrite their stories, starting with clean water and saf "06.06.2014 12:00:01" www.mooncup.co.uk Mooncup Menstrual Cup | Fiona The original silicone menstrual cup. Loved by women world-wide, Mooncup® is the healthy alternative to tampons and pads, made in the UK by a multi-award winning ethical business. "my 4 favourite things about using a mooncup" - thanks, Fiona! http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-the-mooncup/testimonials/all/favourite-things-about-using-a-mooncup.html "03.06.2014 13:00:01" Researchers at University College London are looking for Mooncup users to talk about their experiences- if you're interested, read on… " Are you a passionate menstrual cup user who can't stop telling your friends about how your life has changed? Hav "02.06.2014 08:00:00" www.bust.com Let's Think Period-Positive and Celebrate Members of the group Sangre Menstrual at their performance in support of the "Manifesto for the Visibility of the Period."Sangre Menstrual, a Spanish performance group, took to the streets wearing white pants and shorts stained with menstrual blood http://www.bust.com/lets-think-period-positive-and-celebrate.html#.U4dYAvldXLP "30.05.2014 08:00:01" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. May's donation is from Sheila, our Bookkeeper, who explains her choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/sheila-and-mind-out.htm "28.05.2014 13:00:01" #MenstrualHygieneDay - because every woman & girl has the right to manage periods in privacy, safety & with dignity http://goo.gl/C6MSQr "20.05.2014 13:00:00" www.theatlantic.com Should Paid 'Menstrual Leave' Be a Thing? Some countries have legal integration of leave for women during their periods. Is that reverse sexism or a reasonable human-rights move? Some countries mandate a legal right to leave for women during their periods. Is that reverse sexism or the right thing to do? http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/05/should-women-get-paid-menstrual-leave-days/370789/ "12.05.2014 13:35:24" And the not-so-sanitary results from the UK's biggest beach clean are in... #mcsuk "01.05.2014 15:22:43" A very happy birthday to Mooncup founder and director Su! And thanks to Sophie for the gorgeous lemon and olive oil birthday cake : ) "29.04.2014 13:00:01" www.haverford.edu If Men Could Menstuate by Gloria Steinem Living in India made me understand that a white minority of the world has spent centuries conning us into thinking a white skin makes people superior, even though the only thing it really does is make them more subject to ultraviolet rays and wrinkle Over 30 years since Gloria Steinem’s brilliant 1978 piece ‘If Men Could Menstruate’ http://www.haverford.edu/psych/ddavis/p109g/steinem.menstruate.html Lucy Mangan picks up the baton in this month’s Stylist: ‘Would Period Pain Still Exist If Men Got "28.04.2014 08:40:42" Every month, each Mooncup team member is given a share of the Mooncup funds to donate to a charity of their choice. April's donation is from Sophie, Mooncup Advice Assistant, who explains her choice here: http://www.mooncup.co.uk/about-us/sophie-and-