
Organic Sanitary Pads Vs. Plastic Sanitary Pads
If there's a topic on which intensive sessions and elaborate debates have been held in the 21st century, it's about whether organic sanitary pads are the best for you or not. Many experts such as Dr. Suruchi Desai, consulting obstetrician and gynecologist at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai, and Dr....

MOMS! These 5 Menstrual Hygiene Tips Are for Your Teenage Daughter
This Be Me blog is extra special. How, you wonder? Because on the wonderful occasion of Mother's Day, we're dedicating it to all the moms out there whose daughters are about to begin menstruating! Here's where you can understand how to provide unconditional love and support to your teenage daughter...

A Brief History of Menstrual Leaves – From Bihar to Spain
We want to start this Be Me blog with an important question: do you think employers will be discouraged to employ women and give them menstrual leave because doing so may disincentivize them? Let's dive deep into the world of menstrual leaves today and how they have evolved, due to...

3 Indian Women Who're Changing The Way The World Perceives Periods
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...

5 MOST Loved Instagram Posts by Women of Be Me
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...

Our Take On Sustainable Menstruation
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...

5 Reasons to Switch to Biodegradable Sanitary Pads NOW
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...

The Impact of Non-Biodegradable Sanitary Products on You & the Environment
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...

A (Very!) Quick Look At Urinary Tract Infections!
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...

3 Menstrual Hygiene Schemes That Make Us Proud Of India!
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...

Let's Learn All About Vaginal Discharge
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....

Why is menstrual hygiene SO important?
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...