There's a phrase that we like to repeat often: women who bleed together stick together. After all, in a taboo-riddled India, Indian women need to step forward and talk more openly about menstruation and menstrual hygiene. The time to change the narrative around periods has begun and the torchbearers for...

Dear Women of Be Me, If you regularly anticipate an Instagram post from Team Be Me, THANK YOU. If you take a tiny second to double tap that Instagram post, a BIG THANK YOU. And, if you tend to feel educated, entertained or both from the content/visuals of our Instagram...

The thing is, that in this fast-moving digitalized era, the word ‘sustainability’ has found a home in every aspect of our life. Whether it’s a clothing brand, a lifestyle, or our period, EVERYTHING seems to want to be sustainable these days. Which makes us think more about our last point...

Remember how, in the last Be Me blog, we dove deep into the world of plastic sanitary pads? Today's Be Me blog is about the exact opposite topic: biodegradable sanitary pads...like Be Me sanitary pads, to put things into perspective. Read more and learn why integrating biodegradable sanitary pads into...

After being a part of the Be Me Woman Community for a while, we think that there’s definitely one thing you don’t miss: the plastic feel of the sanitary pads which you used before. The fact that these non-environmentally-sensitive sanitary pads end up in the oceans or landfills doesn’t help...

We can probably guess what you’re thinking about after reading the title of this Be Me blog. Your thoughts are something along the lines of-“Why am I reading a blog about a UTI?” or “Is this of any importance to me?” Well, there could be a few reasons why you...

Let’s think about the following statement for a moment: is a woman’s menstrual health only her concern? Certainly not. Because, women’s menstrual health is directly related to their education, employment, income, and the overall development of the country as well. If Indian women don’t receive the help, care, and support...

At some point during, before, or after your menstrual cycle, you may have noticed some kind of vaginal discharge. You have stared at it, probably sniffed it, and on many occasions, checked its consistency. Don’t gross out or shy away, Be Me, Women! This is something many of us do....

The following two words may put you in a contemplative mood: menstrual hygiene. You’ve heard them time and time again. Back when you were a young girl and your Mum or a responsible guardian coached you about it. Or, after you’ve become an adult and the internet has decided to...

Remember when Team Be Me explained PMS a while ago? No? Then, read this blog. However, if you have read it and are here now, chances are that your curiosity got the better of you and you want more wealth of menstruation knowledge. Hence, this blog by Be Me will...

Since Team Be Me operates and functions from India, one can say that we belong to the land of period superstitions. Don’t go in the kitchen when you’re on your period. Steer clear of cows. Oh, and our personal favorite – refrain from entering a holy place whilst you bleed...

Truth bomb dropping in 3…2..1. Some period-related terms may elude you. Menses, menopause, perimenopause. It’s a lot to take in and you’re already doing so much by acing your monthly cycle every month. Kudos to you for that! But there are some basic menstruation terms that may also confuse you...