You may have noticed the craze for bamboo fibres. People are turning to bamboo bed sheets, pillows, clothing and now, period undies, and for some pretty good reasons. Your Moon Time bamboo period undies are here now and we are more than stoked to share this amazing textile with you all! There are so many reasons why we love bamboo, and know you will too.    Benefits of bamboo  Bamboo has been used for centuries in China - for construction, textiles, food and medicinal qualities. It is known as an ‘eco crop’ due to its sustainable harvesting process and natural production. Because of its softness and gentle feeling, bamboo fibre is the best when it comes to people with sensitive skin or allergies. Bamboo is also very breathable and absorbent, with thermo-regulating properties to help keep you cool in a hot, sweaty summer and warm and cosy during winter.  Why sustainable Bamboo...

Biodegradable menstrual products are the way to go. Period. Why? Let’s do some math first. So, most girls are about 11-12 years old when they get their first period. And lets assume that menopause occurs at the age of 45. This makes 30+ years or 380-400 periods (excluding some months of one or two pregnancies). Now, think of how many sanitary pads or tampons you throw away during your lifetime if you use 15-20 menstrual products per period! And if you’re cursed with a heavy flow, that number can go up to 30! You must know that conventional pads and tampons are made of plastic, rayon, bleach, and harmful chemicals. Think about the sewers and landfills where these products end up after women dispose of them. Think of what these disposables products do to the environment. This is where biodegradable menstrual products come in as our saviour! Putting some thought...

Maintaining menstrual hygiene is not just a sanitary concern. It is incredibly important to help women safeguard their bodies integrity, dignity, and overall life opportunities.  Menstrual hygiene is not an isolated matter. It is connected to every single girl and woman in every corner of the world. In the spirits of raising awareness around this topic, here are 3 helpful ways women can maintain their menstrual hygiene.1. USE ECO-FRIENDLY PERIOD PRODUCTSUsing natural period products can make a world of difference for your personal hygiene. Most pads and tampons are made from cotton, which also have several plastic components in them. We also know that pesticides are heavily used in cotton production, which makes these pads unfit for vaginal health and hygiene. Pads and tampons can give some women painful rashes, and the dreadful possibility of ‘toxic shock syndrome’. Since it’s also hurting the ecosystem once you dispose them away, it’s...

Trying anything new can, sometimes, be intimidating, particularly if the new thing involves managing your menstrual period. If you intend to switch from your tried and true pads and tampons to menstrual cups, it’s normal to have questions like, ‘can I get infections from a menstrual cup?’ or ‘is it safe?’ cross your mind.  Personal hygiene is important  When used properly, a menstrual cup is safe, just like any other period management product. Infections are usually caused by bacteria and other microorganisms invading your tissues often via abrasion in your skin. Yeast infections and other common vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginitis occur when there is a pH imbalance.  Whenever you insert a foreign object into your vagina, the chances are that unwanted bacteria is coming along for a ride. And menstrual cups are not an exception. But if you clean your menstrual cup and wash your hands before inserting...