Cloth Pads and Everything StoneSoup Taught Us

Let's be honest: nobody grows up dreaming about their period products. But somewhere between our third leaky disposable pad and our fifth rash-induced meltdown, we at StoneSoup had a revelation — c...

Period Panties and Everything StoneSoup Taught Us

There's a special kind of joy in wearing underwear that doesn't require twenty minutes of adjusting, folding, and silent prayer before you leave the house. That joy has a name: period panties. And ...

From Awareness to Action: The Role of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024 in Ending Period Stigma

Does period talk make you uncomfortable? If so, you’re not alone. There’s a whole day dedicated to tackling period stigma and misconceptions, and it’s called Menstrual Hygiene Day!  28 May is Menst...

Busting Myths: Menstrual Cups Aren't as Painful as You Might Think

Menstrual cups have been gaining popularity as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional menstrual products like pads and tampons. However, despite their numerous benefits, many w...

A cup to Cheer !!!!!

We are glad to share this article published in DH today by Dr. Meenakshi Bharath who is a retired fertility specialist and an advocate of sustainable living who is passionate about women converting...

What is a menstrual cup? What are the pros and cons of its use?

A menstrual cup is a reusable feminine hygiene product.  It is a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup usually made from medical grade silicone that needs to be inserted into the vagina during menstrua...

Is stem on a menstrual cup like our Vestigial organ? Outdated and of No Purpose!

Stem on Menstrual cup looks like our Vestigial organ, appendix, non-functional remnant of evolution. Why design a cup with a no use tail or stem and later advise to file or chop it off? Do you real...

How to wash, clean and dry reusable cloth sanitary pads?

Reusable sanitary pads are a great way to go green.  It ensures that your body remains clean and maintains hygiene.  It is also pocket-friendly.  The general opinion is that cleaning reusable sanit...

Crazy Comfort Cup – the ramblings of a first-time user of Stonesoup Menstrual Cup !

Harini attended an online session and after a lot of hesitation tried the stonesoup menstrual cup. She narrates her experience here.

Cloth pads in their new avatar are good – in fact very good.

Dr Meenakshi Bharath writes on how cloth pads have re-emerged as a long-term solution for period care.