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