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Vaginal Steam Baths Could Cure Infertility and Bad Periods


Leave it to southern California’s spa-goers to start steaming their vaginas. Yes, that’s right: Vaginal steam baths, an ancient Korean tradition, are being touted as a cure for everything from low energy to infertility, but they’re only available at select spas (we wonder why). The Los Angeles Times reports that, though the treatment is getting trendy, there’s still no real evidence that it works … More »

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Vaginal Steam Baths Could Cure Infertility and Bad Periods

Eco-Friendly Menstruation 101: 10 Products to Green Your Period


Many a gynecologist has told us that menstruation is a blessing, not a curse, but no matter how “natural” it is, we’re not always so optimistic. For the most part, we tolerate our flow more than we embrace it. Nonetheless, there are a few things we can do to take the pain out of our periods. Unfortunately, some of those things — like bleached tampons, plastic pantyliners and the occasional plastic-wrapped chocolate binge — are not so kind to the environment.

We found 10 products to help you eco-fy your menses (that don’t involve becoming a hermit in the forest for one week every month): … More »

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Eco-Friendly Menstruation 101: 10 Products to Green Your Period