A Menstrual Cup: Your Debt-Free Journey Hack

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A debt-free journey is a more recognizable name for people on an intentional path to completely clear their debt. Embarking on your debt-free journey is a bold and life-changing decision. It requires a lot of self-discipline and determination to change your budget to feel the freedom of being debt free. Sacrifices are made, and after […]

Save Landfill With a Menstrual Cup

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Can switching to a menstrual cup really make a difference? In the USA alone, we produce around 268 million tons of garbage yearly. From that, at least 140 million tons end up in a landfill. Even though recycling programs are expanding, the numbers are unsustainable. Unless we want to end up with more landfill area […]

The Benefits of Yoga for Your Period

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Practicing yoga has many benefits for both physical and mental health. This can be especially true during a period. At a time when you may not want to do any high-impact or aggressive working out, choosing some gentle yoga is a great alternative. Here is a small selection of ways gentle yoga can help you […]

How Silicone Changed Menstrual Cups

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Modern menstrual cups are revolutionizing period care for millions of people around the world. Every year more and more people ditch a life of pad and tampon consumption and realize the benefits of using a cup. Comfortable, safe, money-saving, and eco-friendly, they give us the ultimate freedom in menstrual care. But they haven’t always been […]

Is Using a Menstrual Cup as Messy as You Fear?

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Menstrual cups have seen a surge in popularity in recent times. More and more people are discovering the benefits of switching to a menstrual cup. With a greater capacity than pads and tampons, up to 10 years of cost saving, and reduced environmental impact, it is easy to see why.  People often have reservations about […]

Hiking Freedom: Your Menstrual Cup Hack

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Hiking is one of the most soul-nourishing types of exercise we can do. Getting outside into the elements and feeling the freshness of the outdoor air on your face. It’s a great way to exercise without it feeling like a workout. If you get into the habit of taking solo time to hike or joining […]

5 Ways a Menstrual Cup Can Help Your Vacation

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If your long-awaited vacation is set to be a highlight this year, you might be disappointed to find your period along for the unwelcome ride. Navigating your menstrual cycle is a part of life, but it need not stop you from living your best life. Here at Capd Period, we believe we can follow our […]

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 […]