What is cycle syncing? The menstrual cycle is much more nuanced than just “menstruating” or “not menstruating.” It involves waves of hormonal shifts throughout the entire 28(ish) days that affect your mood, your energy levels, your appetite, and much more. [1] Enter “cycle syncing”, a concept referring to eating, exercising and resting in response to where ...
Today is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the strength, intelligence, and achievements of women around the world. It’s also a day meant to shine light on the unique struggles faced by women, bringing attention to issues like reproductive rights, violence against women, and gender inequality. At Thrive Market, our employee resource group WELL ...
Women are storytellers and problem-solvers. They’re caretakers and creators of community. As leaders, they act from the heart and embrace vulnerability and candor. And when it comes to the things they believe in, they are relentless.
“Healthy” looks and feels a little different to everyone, and women’s health is no exception. Women and people with cycles have varying needs when it comes to issues like their reproductive health, sexual wellbeing, and nutrition. Since May is Women’s Health Month, we’ve identified some of the most common questions and concerns that many women ...
As children, girls are told that they can do anything boys can do—but as students, they’re not always given the resources to back up this promise. Females encounter gender stereotypes early on in the classroom, and these messages have real effects on the career paths they pursue. Female-identifying students are encouraged to be creative, not ...
In search of a wholesome way to sweeten their beloved baking mixes and granolas, natural food company Purely Elizabeth traveled to Indonesia, a collection of more than 17,000 islands between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Not only is the world’s largest archipelago home to lush rainforests, volcanic beaches, and vivid turquoise waters; it also produces ...
As a demographic, women bore the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on employment. According to an analysis of labor statistics by the National Women’s Law Center, women lost over 5 million jobs since the pandemic began, 1 million more jobs than men lost. Around 2.5 million women have left the workforce since February 2020, ...
It’s no secret that we have a global problem with plastic. Plastic is found in everything, from toothbrushes to straws—but surprisingly to some, it’s even found in feminine care products. When it comes to creating eco-friendly and plastic free pads, tampons, and wet wipes, one brand leads the way.
Deep in the heart of Texas, there’s a field of organic cotton as far as the eye can see. And it’s destined to become tampons, pads, and liners made by Rael, an eco-friendly and non-toxic feminine care brand that fuses the safest materials with the latest technology. “Most big brand name pads are made with ...
Whether they’re family heirlooms, travel souvenirs, or handmade by your kids, ornaments are among the most personal holiday decorations we put up every December. Some ornaments, however, have an even deeper significance: They change lives.
My bra size fluctuates as I lose and gain weight—why is that? Is there anything I can do to change that? —Mari B.
If your idea of American agriculture is American Gothic—the classic painting of a farmer, his wife, and a pitchfork—it’s time to think again. These days, it might be more accurate to paint an image of a farmer and her husband.