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What Period Poverty Really Looks Like | Three Years of The Cup Effect

Judy The Cup Effect

Three years ago today, The Cup Effect became an official charity. But our story starts many years before, with the tale of our Founder Mandu Reid’s mother, Judy, and her upbringing on the shores of Lake Malawi.

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The Cup Effect 19th April 2019 19th April 2019Period Poverty

How to Look After Yourself Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle

How to Look After Yourself Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle

Your menstrual cycle actually affects your body, mind and spirit all month round, not just during your period. Terri Harris talks through how we can best care for ourselves during each phase.

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The Cup Effect 20th March 2019 20th March 2019Menstrual Health

Why International Women’s Day Is As Important As Ever

International Womens Day

Female success is often hard won and so the cause for pride is even greater – but whilst we can see International Women’s Day as a time to admire how far we’ve come; we also need to think about how far we have to go.

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The Cup Effect 7th March 2019 7th March 2019Female Empowerment

4 Reasons To Give Menstrual Cups A Try

4 Reasons To Give Menstrual Cups A Try

Menstrual cups aren’t just about living a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle. They’re about empowering women through choice.

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The Cup Effect 6th March 2019 7th March 2019Environmental Issues, Period Poverty

How To Be #PeriodPositive in 2019

Period Positive

I have one resolution for 2019. I’m going to be period positive. I’m going to champion periods all year long. Hopefully I’ll convince you to join me.

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The Cup Effect 19th February 2019 19th February 2019Female Empowerment

Nothing Says I Love You Like A Menstrual Cup

Love Menstrual Cups

As Valentine’s Day approaches – is it ever a good idea to gift your partner a menstrual cup for the big day? Volunteer Katrina finds out!

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The Cup Effect 12th February 2019 12th February 2019Environmental Issues, Female Empowerment

A Manifesto for Menstrual Cups in the Fight Against Period Poverty

Period Poverty Blog

Are girls able to make the most of the resources and opportunities available to them? Once a month – that answer is all too often no. Volunteer Rose Wu explores how the simple menstrual cup could the turning point in the fight against period poverty.

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The Cup Effect 29th January 2019 4th February 2019Period Poverty

Meet Bronte Huskinson a.k.a. Bookish Bronte and The Cup Effect Ambassador

Bookish Bronte

We’re so excited to announce that Bronte Huskinson a.k.a. Bookish Bronte is joining The Cup Effect as one of our Ambassadors. Bronte is an Instagrammer, writer and period campaigner who we’re delighted to have on board as we gear up for what’s set to be the biggest year for The Cup Effect yet!

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The Cup Effect 22nd January 2019 22nd January 2019Female Empowerment, Partnerships

The Cup Effect + LUSH = A Zero Waste Weekend

Twitter Lush Charity Pot Weekend

Mac and cheese, Laurel and Hardy, Lupin and Tonks – some partnerships are just meant to be. Which is why we at The Cup Effect were overjoyed at having the opportunity to buddy up with LUSH Cosmetics in Wimbledon for the first weekend in December. The Cup Effect and LUSH…

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The Cup Effect 18th January 2019 18th January 2019Environmental Issues, Partnerships

10 Christmas Gifts to Help You Have a Positive Period

10 Christmas Gifts to Help You Have a Positive Period

The festive period is upon us! (pun intended) but many of us are still be wracking our brains trying to come up with ingenious gift ideas for our families, friends and partners. This year why not spread a little period joy and start a new conversation with something from our…

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The Cup Effect 14th December 2018 18th January 2019Ethical Christmas
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