We all love sharing those treat-yourself, pamper-yourself, have-a-glass-of-wine self care tips. But truly caring for yourself can be hard work and something you have to work at every day. We’re here to give you the self care tips you need to hear, that are so much more than a beautiful bath.   Write it out … Continued

Changes in our skin are just one of the many issues our hormones cause us. So it makes sense that around our periods, our skin can be all over the place and we’re prone to oiliness and breakouts. If you experience severe acne, it’s important to visit your dermatologist to discuss permanent solutions for you. … Continued

Getting healthy or ensuring that you’re living a “healthy lifestyle” can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, according to the Office on Women’s Health (and a lot of doctors everywhere,) living a healthy life is more about what you do most of the time and an overall awareness for your health … Continued

Remember when we were just making choices between tampons and pads? And comfort-wise and in the interest of discretion, it was a no-brainer. We don’t miss those days. Now, we have a lot of better options for period care we don’t have to insert into our bodies, but are still discreet and comfortable. Best of … Continued

What’s all the hype about organic cotton? Is it actually better for you? Is it better for the Earth? We’re going to talk about why organic cotton came about as a solution and how it relates to your feminine care (AKA do you need organic pads?) You may have read our breakdown of organic tampons … Continued

When we learned about pregnancy in general health class, it’s likely the details of the changes a woman’s body goes through and the various symptoms were glossed over. Pregnancy may only be 9 months long, but a lot happens in those 9 months, as well as before and after them. The good news is that … Continued

It seems like the times when exercise could benefit us most are exactly when we’re not in the mood to do it. AKA after a long break from working out, when we’re feeling bloated or the possible worst one… on our periods. Exercise can be extra intimidating when you feel like you have to go … Continued

Menopause may be one of the most taboo experiences we have as women and we personally don’t understand. Menopause is simply the stopping of menstruation and something that happens to every woman, typically in their late 40’s to early 50’s.  There are some unpleasant symptoms that come with this, but that’s all the more reason … Continued

“Leak-free protection” is something we hear all the time and see in ads, but it can be hard to imagine if you have a heavier flow or even just on your heavier days. For a long time, pads have been the best solution for heavy periods. It makes sense because pads offer the most coverage. … Continued

“I only got the diagnosis by accident. The doctor said ‘Have you ever been diagnosed with endometriosis?’ I said, ‘no,’ and she moved on.” This was the experience of our very own team member here at Femi Secrets, Heather Parker. “I went to the doctor every day for a month before I got the diagnosis… … Continued

We usually only hear about tracking our periods and ovulation in one context: pregnancy. Whether you’re trying to conceive or avoiding pregnancy, this is the main reason we start thinking about when we have our periods and whether or not they’re falling regularly. However, there are many reasons we should track our cycles for our … Continued

By now, we all pretty much know that exercise is beneficial for our periods. It can relieve cramps and improve our moods. But some things are still up in the air. What are the all of the benefits of exercising during our cycles? What is the best period product to wear for people who want … Continued