Which Tampons Don't Have Heavy Metals? August 04, 2026 Which Tampons Don't Have Heavy Metals? If you have seen headlines about heavy metals in tampons, you are not alone in feeling uneasy. A period care product goes exactly where...
Menstrual Cup vs Pads: Which is Better? February 02, 2026 Sustainable period products are becoming more and more common, from reusable sanitary pads and period underwear to silicone menstrual cups. Single-use period products like tampons and disposable pads still provide...
Period Underwear vs Menstrual Cups December 29, 2025 Disposable period products like pads and tampons are a reliable, convenient choice. But if you're looking to make a more long-term investment—after all, people who menstruate get their period for...
Everything you need to know about the different types of lube August 04, 2026 Different Types of Lube for Sex: How to Find the Right One Key Takeaways Changes in natural moisture are normal at every life stage. Stress, medications, and hormonal shifts like...
How does period underwear work with clots? June 25, 2026 Key Takeaways -Small, occasional blood clots are a normal occurrence during menstruation, particularly on heavy flow days -Blood clots are the way the body prevents excessive blood loss during your...
How to Prevent Stretch Marks During Pregnancy June 22, 2026 How to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy Key Takeaways: 1. Stretch marks during pregnancy, also known as striae gravidarum, can't be completely prevented — genetics and hormones play the biggest...
The Postpartum Essentials Every New Mom Needs January 12, 2026 The postpartum period, also referred to as "the fourth trimester", is a transitional time of major healing. Not only have you gestated a human for several months, then undergone a...
What to Expect From Your First Period After Egg Retrieval June 02, 2025 Whether you’re planning to freeze your eggs, donate them, or use them for in-vitro fertilization (IVF), egg retrieval is an important step in the process—and one that can bring changes...
Understanding Vaginal Dryness After Giving Birth December 09, 2024 Giving birth is a transformative experience, mentally, spiritually, emotionally–and physically, to say the least. The postpartum period, which lasts six to eight weeks after childbirth, requires plenty of time for...
LOLA x Jennae Cecelia: Poetry, Care, and Conversations That Stick With You September 12, 2025 We could not be more excited to share this one with you. This August, we partnered with poet and mental health advocate Jennae Cecelia for her 7 city Deep In My...
Destigmatizing Periods For Young Athletes January 20, 2025 According to The Women’s Sports Foundation, by age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. And the crowd went…huh? Whether you’re a...
Resource Round-Up: Reproductive Rights November 12, 2024 It’s been a week since Election Day. Like you, we've had to pause, reflect, and rebuild our energy reserves to continue the fight for women's rights. Please know, LOLA's commitment...
Silicone vs. Water-Based Lube: What’s the Difference? March 25, 2025 Lube makes sex better, full stop. Whether you’re engaging in penetration, solo play, fingering, or oral, personal lubricant eases friction and enhances pleasure. It keeps everything down there smooth, wet,...
Top ten most popular sex positions in 2025 October 25, 2023 Five years ago, we brought you the top ten most popular sex positions (see below). Not that there's anything wrong with good-old missionary sex, but if it's always your go-to...
How to reduce pain during sex August 16, 2023 There’s a reason the phrase “better than sex” is thrown around when describing something mind-blowingly good. But for countless people, most commonly women, getting in the mood is less thrilling...
What Causes Vaginal Irritation After Sex? October 29, 2023 We know our own vaginas so well. And yet, our personal experiences with our own vaginas can sometimes leave us wondering if certain post-sex symptoms, like vaginal soreness and irritation,...
LOLA’s Take on Smart Tampons October 16, 2023 As healthcare trends veer toward accessibility, advances in technology are opening new doors to convenient care. For example, life-saving artificial intelligence isn’t typically something you’d expect to see in a...
Dealing with PMDD during the holidays November 22, 2023 With the holidays quickly approaching, many are looking forward to a packed social calendar, more time with loved ones, and good food and drink. But for some, timing is everything,...
Pubic hair is making a comeback and here are some benefits December 16, 2018 The state of one's pubic hair " much like politics and religion " is a personal choice often only discussed with close friends. In the early 2000s, practically everyone I...
How to feng shui your bedroom for better sex May 07, 2018 The ancient Chinese art of feng shui is all about creating a home environment that manifests balance, increased wealth, and better relationships " you know, all the good stuff. Feng...
The Room Should Have Been Safe: Black Women Deserve Better Care June 03, 2026 Written by Tah Mattison and Chelsea VonChaz Juneteenth is a day to honor the long arc of Black freedom in America. It is also a day to reckon with how...
Menstrual pain throughout history November 06, 2017 When we look back on our brave female ancestors, it quickly becomes clear that many of these women did not get enough credit for what they endured. Take, for example,...
The History of the Bra Explained October 25, 2017 Although certain historical accounts might suggest otherwise, the modern bra does not have one singular inventor. Instead, it evolved from something women have known for centuries " it is easier...
Menstrual Cups vs. Organic Cotton Tampons: Which Is Actually Right for You July 20, 2026 If you've landed here, you're probably standing at the same crossroads a lot of us have hit: your current period routine works fine, but you keep hearing about menstrual cups,...
Water-Based Lube 101: What "Hypoallergenic" Actually Means (and Why It Matters) July 20, 2026 If you have sensitive skin and you've stood in the personal care aisle squinting at the word "hypoallergenic" on a bottle of lube, wondering whether it actually means anything, you're...
Water-Based Lubes Without Parabens or Fragrance: Top Picks July 15, 2026 Here's a small experiment worth trying: pick up your current lube and read the back of the bottle. Can you name every ingredient? Do you know its pH? Its osmolality?...