6 Tips for a Better Workout on Your Period

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Moderate exercise during a period has been shown to help boost mood, reduce cramps, and potentially aid other PMS symptoms. Despite this, before you hit the gym, keeping some things in mind to reduce stress on your body can help. If you have an extra heavy flow, consult your doctor beforehand to keep yourself as […]

Is it Worth Switching to a Menstrual Cup in Perimenopause?

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Menstrual cups are becoming more and more popular as people learn about the benefits and make the switch. People often change to using a cup for their period based on future money savings or environmental damage. With decades of periods behind you, you might feel you missed the boat with those benefits. There are still […]

Sleeping Away From Home on Your Period 

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At Capd Period, we spend a lot of time thinking about how menstrual care can be improved for everyone who experiences periods. When we discuss ways a menstrual cup can help you on your period, it’s easy to focus on the classic problems. Debilitating cramps, heavy flow, and leaking are usually the first that come […]