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What Does Period Poverty Look Like in the UK?

What does period poverty look like in the UK?

We often think of poverty as something that happens far away but what does period poverty look like in the UK?

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The Cup Effect 21st August 2019 22nd August 2019Period Poverty

Menstrual Cups for Carnivores

Menstrual Cups Carnivores

Now that I’ve caught your attention with, let’s face it, a pretty grotesque image, I’d like to talk about something that isn’t grotesque: periods and menstrual cups.

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The Cup Effect 6th August 2019 6th August 2019Environmental Issues

5 Famous Faces Opening Up About Periods (And Why It Matters)

5 Famous Faces Opening Up About Periods (And Why It Matters)

You may have noticed that more and more folks are starting to open up the conversation around periods. Whether it’s on social media, in the press or just in day to day chats with our friends, our perceptions of periods are finally beginning to change.

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The Cup Effect 23rd July 2019 23rd July 2019Female Empowerment, Menstrual Health

Why Your Period Is A Feminist Issue

Future is Female

It’s safe to say your period is political! So, here are five reasons your feminist activism should include menstrual equality.

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The Cup Effect 10th July 2019 10th July 2019Female Empowerment

4 Ways You’re Creating Plastic Waste Without Noticing (And What To Do About It)

Food period plastic waste

Plastic is literally everywhere and it’s actually very difficult to avoid. We’ve rounded up some of the ways that you can beat the plastic this year.

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The Cup Effect 2nd July 2019 2nd July 2019Environmental Issues

How Menstrual Cups Changed My Life (or Ode to Bridget)

Menstrual Cups

Lauren Allpress writes a love letter to her friend Bridget. By introducing her to menstrual cups and giving her the courage to try one of her own, Bridget changed Lauren’s periods (and thus her life) forever.

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The Cup Effect 14th June 2019 14th June 2019Female Empowerment

What Is Period Poverty?

Period Poverty

You can’t really talk about periods without talking about period poverty. The term ‘period poverty’ is being used more and more frequently but what exactly does period poverty mean?

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The Cup Effect 27th May 2019 28th May 2019Period Poverty

Menstrual Hygiene Day: What It Is and How To Get Involved

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2019

Menstrual Hygiene Day is a global campaign, bringing together communities to advocate for better access to menstrual health. It’s time to act!

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The Cup Effect 21st May 2019 21st May 2019Menstrual Health

My First Period

My First Period

How do you remember your first period? Cup Effect Lauren reminisces on the first time she got her period and how her relationship with her body has changed since.

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The Cup Effect 8th May 2019 10th May 2019Female Empowerment, Menstrual Health

5 Simple Switches For A More Ethical Lifestyle

Ethical Lifestyle

Choosing to live a more ethical lifestyle can feel daunting at times when we are surrounded by ads offering improvements in every aspect of our lives. Here are five simple switches to get you started.

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The Cup Effect 2nd May 2019 2nd May 2019Environmental Issues
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