Over here at MyCup we are very passionate about plastic free alternatives. And, not only for periods but for everyday items that will prevent microplastics from entering our oceans. Microplastics are tiny plastic pieces smaller than 5 millimeters long, often unable to be seen by the naked eye. They pose a serious health risk to …
Was lovely to catch up with a friend of mine, Tina Dacombe, last week at Plains FM. She is doing a series of podcasts celebrating diversity in our hometown, Christchurch and I was fortunate to be interviewed. Check it out above and have a listen! Tina is a dear friend of mine and does a …
Often you hear of companies referring to their international accreditation such as FDA Approval, TGA Approval, etc. Here are some explanations about the two main international providers of these approvals and how they impact you as a consumer. FDA Approval (USA) MYTH: Menstrual Cups with “FDA Approval” have been rigidly tested and quality checked by the FDA. …
MYTHS & FACTS: FDA Approval for Menstrual Cups – What does it mean? Read More »
Some Menstrual Cups have seams running from the rim of the cup to the start of the stem, some menstrual cups have their seams running around the rim of the cup. This is purely due to the way the cups are manufactured. MYTH: Cups with seams are less robust and may not last the distance. …
Whangarei Youth Space provides free health and well-being and youth work services to young people aged 12-24yrs. Many of the young people we work with, are from low socio economic backgrounds where health and well-being is often not able to be the priority. Being able to donate menstrual cups to young women is empowering. One …
And we are off! 25/10/18 Weighing in at 60 kgs, 4 bags containing the 2,000 cups (pictured) are ready for loading, having been signed off by Qatar Airways … after an amusing staff demo. Whoever invented shrink-wrapping is a genus, especially for fragile bags. (I’m sure airports would not appreciate rogue menstrual cups escaping over …
