When we talk about sustainable period care, most of us think of the big, obvious swaps: reusable cups, period pants, cloth pads, plastic-free packaging. But there’s a part of period care that often gets overlooked — and it’s one of the easiest places to reduce waste and stress: night-time protection. As we move into the holiday season, with travel, guest rooms, and end-of-year reflection, there’s no better moment to rethink the routines we rely on. And surprisingly, one of the most impactful...

Travelling while on your period can feel like a whole extra suitcase of anxiety. New beds. Unfamiliar sheets. Long-haul journeys. Shared accommodation. And that tiny voice in your head whispering: “Please, not a leak… not here… not now.” If you’ve ever packed an entire pharmacy “just in case,” slept stiff as a plank in a hotel bed, or layered towels like a little makeshift fortress, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: period-proof travel is absolutely possible. And the simplest tool...

If you’ve ever struggled to sleep during a heavy period — especially in the colder months — you’re not imagining it. Hormonal changes, winter darkness, and nighttime leak anxiety all combine to make rest feel more disrupted during this part of your cycle. Many women report that November and early winter months are when their periods feel heavier, their sleep feels lighter, and their energy drops noticeably. Understanding why this happens is the first step toward creating a nighttime routine...