Transitioning to Period Underwear: A First Timer's Guide
Transitioning to Period Underwear: A First Timer's Guide
My transition to period underwear was not one that happened overnight. In theory, they seemed a great choice: more sustainable, and less long term costs. In practice, the idea of... Read more...
Best Ways to Track Your Menstrual Cycle: Apps, Methods, and Benefits
Best Ways to Track Your Menstrual Cycle: Apps, Methods, and Benefits
With both modern technology and traditional methods available, tracking your period has never been easier. But like many things in the modern age, the choices for period tracking apps and... Read more...
How Often Should You Change Period Underwear? Best Practices for Maximum Comfort
How Often Should You Change Period Underwear? Best Practices for Maximum Comfort
I remember the first time I tried period underwear. I was nervous, wondering how long it would last and if it could really hold up for an entire day. Spoiler alert:... Read more...
The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: A Guide to Your Monthly Rhythm
The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle: A Guide to Your Monthly Rhythm
Whether you're aware of it or not, your body is constantly moving through the four phases of the menstrual cycle. Understanding your cycle can transform the way you navigate your life... Read more...
How Exercise Can Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps: Best Workouts for Your Period
How Exercise Can Help Relieve Menstrual Cramps: Best Workouts for Your Period
We get that the last thing you might want to do when you're on your period is exercise - especially if you experience any pain. However, some gentle, basic movements... Read more...
The Best Foods to Eat During Your Period for Optimal Health and Comfort
The Best Foods to Eat During Your Period for Optimal Health and Comfort
When it comes to managing menstrual symptoms, syncing the foods you eat with your cycle can be incredibly beneficial. By understanding and incorporating certain foods into your routine, you can support your... Read more...
Fertility Awareness Methods Explained
Fertility Awareness Methods Explained
I learned about the fertility awareness method from a friend over six years ago. My immediate reaction was “I could never do that” — it didn’t seem safe enough, like... Read more...
How to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Your Advantage
How to Use Your Menstrual Cycle to Your Advantage
As period-havers, we move through our menstrual cycles with ups and downs of energy and productivity as our bodies adjust to continual hormonal shifts throughout our cycles. Here’s how to navigate... Read more...
Does Period Underwear Smell?
Does Period Underwear Smell?
Period underwear can come with a plethora of questions from non-believers and yet-to-be period underwear converts: Does period underwear smell? How do I wash period underwear? And what do I do... Read more...
Knowing Your Ride: How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood
Knowing Your Ride: How Your Cycle Affects Your Mood
Knowing the impact of the rise and fall of your hormones on your mood throughout your cycle can allow you to create healthy routines, boundaries and practices to contribute to a... Read more...
Irregular Periods: The Why (and if) Behind Your Period Being Late
Irregular Periods: The Why (and if) Behind Your Period Being Late
The ritualistic aspect of having a regular period has provided a lot of information and guidance to me over the years. Knowing that my period is going to come around... Read more...
UTI and Your Period
UTI and Your Period
Let’s kick things off with a quick recap: UTI stands for urinary tract infection, an irritating  bacterial invasion that can bring on symptoms like burning during urination, frequent bathroom trips,... Read more...
A Complete Guide to Period Underwear
A Complete Guide to Period Underwear
Period underwear, period pants, period panties — or period undies as we like to call them here at Aisle - whatever you want to call them, they are having a... Read more...
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Getting Through Perimenopause: Understanding, Recognizing and Managing the Symptoms
The timing of your period is out of whack, your libido isn’t quite what it used to be and oh my god, why is it so hot in here?! Babe,... Read more...
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Alcohol and its effects on the Menstrual Cycle
An increasing number of people are doing Dry January or other dry months during the year, as a way to check in with their relationship with alcohol and to explore... Read more...
How to Safely Machine Wash & Dry Cloth Period Pads & Underwear
How to Safely Machine Wash & Dry Cloth Period Pads & Underwear
If figuring out how to wash period underwear or cloth pads seems daunting - good news! Aisle undies and pads are intentionally designed to fit easily into your regular laundry routine. Read more...
Embracing the Flow 🩸 A glimpse into the free bleeding movement
Embracing the Flow 🩸 A glimpse into the free bleeding movement
What Is Free Bleeding? The menstrual freedom and liberation movement, and free bleeding challenges these harmful perceptions and advocates for more open conversation about menstruation. Read more...
From Lowering Prostaglandins to PMS Remedies - 5 Tips To Heal Your Cycle Naturally
From Lowering Prostaglandins to PMS Remedies - 5 Tips To Heal Your Cycle Naturally
One of my favourite things to tell anyone who is just beginning their menstrual cycle healing journey is that your period doesn’t have to be the worst time of the month. I... Read more...
THE 411 ON CYCLE SYNCING (FROM A CYCLE SYNCING ENTHUSIAST)
THE 411 ON CYCLE SYNCING (FROM A CYCLE SYNCING ENTHUSIAST)
I started cycle syncing after years of struggling with endometriosis and PMDD. Week after week, month and after month I found myself struggling with severe symptoms such as pain, anxiety,... Read more...
YOU’RE NOT OVERREACTING - IT COULD BE PMDD
YOU’RE NOT OVERREACTING - IT COULD BE PMDD
Learning to live with PMDD has been one of the most difficult but also one of the most empowering experiences of my life. I have found by taking a multi-pronged... Read more...
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and When to Talk to Your Doctor about It
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and When to Talk to Your Doctor about It
PMDD is a worse version of PMS, and having it doesn’t make you any less of the kind of person that you are. Read more...
Aisle for Teen Periods
Aisle for Teen Periods
Here’s a summary of some of our most frequently asked questions about Aisle for Gen Z menstruators - and how we can help set them up for a lifetime of... Read more...
Medical Bias and Endometriosis
Medical Bias and Endometriosis
According to an article in Contemporary OB/GYN “Black women are only about half as likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis compared to white women” so is it any surprise that... Read more...
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Four Exhausting Myths About Period Sex, Debunked
I promise, it’s not like that prom scene from Carrie.  Read more...
Menstrual Cup Q&A with Kim Rosas
Menstrual Cup Q&A with Kim Rosas
Got cup questions? Kim Rosas from Period Nirvana has answers! Read more...
Sleep and Your Period
Sleep and Your Period
Menstruation and overheated, uncomfortable and disrupted sleeps often go hand-in-hand. Here are a few tips to help you get your much needed rest. Read more...
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Reusables for Every Day of Your Period
Let's break down all the different products we carry and help you find the one that suits you best! Read more...
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Tilted Uterus 101
Here’s everything you need to know about having a tilted uterus, including causes and the potential effects it can have on menstruation and conception.  Read more...
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Young People and Periods
Some tips for having empowering conversations about menstruation with the young people you care for! Read more...
Two hands are seen inserting a black piece of fabric (named the Booster) into the gusset of a pair of period underwear. The underwear is blue.
In Praise of the Booster
Confused about that thin piece of fabric that arrived with your Aisle undies? That's the almighty booster! Here's how it works and what it's for. Read more...
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The Truth Behind 8 Period Myths
Does my period stop when I go swimming? Do periods attract sharks and/or bears? In this post we tackle 8 common myths and see what the experts have to say about... Read more...
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How to Care for Your Reusables
Let's talk about caring for your reusables! There’s a bit of a learning curve when it comes to reusables, but it really doesn’t take long before the whole process becomes... Read more...
Your Period on Stress
Your Period on Stress
Feeling stressed recently? You're not alone. We brought in an expert to answer some questions about how stress can impact your menstrual cycle. Read more...
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Hormones Do What?: How Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Impacts the Menstrual Cycle
In this post, we cover some of the common questions that people have about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) and the menstrual cycle, including information about both feminizing and masculinizing hormones. Read more...
Period Pleasure: A Bloody Masturbation Guide
Period Pleasure: A Bloody Masturbation Guide
Some suggestions for tapping into your own form of period pleasure. Read more...
Menstrual Cups and Environmental Impact
Menstrual Cups and Environmental Impact
Let's talk about how your beloved menstrual cup compares to traditional tampons in terms of environmental impact. Read more...
Everything You Need To Know About Aisle Undies
Everything You Need To Know About Aisle Undies
How do period underwear work? Aisle undies are a complete replacement for pads, tampons and cups. On their own, a pair of Aisle underwear will absorb four to eight tampons’ worth... Read more...
Period Self-Care for Weird and Stressful Times
Period Self-Care for Weird and Stressful Times
So it’s incredibly frustrating that a lot of us are still having to deal with periods while everything is so weird and stressful out in the world right now. That said, your period... Read more...
Zero Waste Periods When You're On The Road
Zero Waste Periods When You're On The Road
Take your reusables on the road. Read more...
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Period Sex Myths To Put In The Trash
Let's debunk some of the myths, anxieties and half-truths surrounding sex during menstruation! Read more...
Period Tracking Apps and Your Privacy
Period Tracking Apps and Your Privacy
Everything you need to know about protecting your privacy and data when using period tracking apps. Read more...
Cannabis and Period Pain: Here’s What You Need To Know
Cannabis and Period Pain: Here’s What You Need To Know
If you’re planning on using cannabis to relieve cramping, nausea, and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea it’s important to be a savvy shopper. The fact that CBD oil is now in... Read more...
How Reusables Solve Your Period Problems
How Reusables Solve Your Period Problems
With 20 billion pads and tampons going to landfill every year, getting your period to go zero waste is an easy way to make a big impact. That said -... Read more...
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Menstrual Cycle 101
Fall asleep during sex ed? Not exactly sure what your ovaries get up to each month? We got you. Read more...
Can I Be Period Positive (And Not Love Blood)?
Can I Be Period Positive (And Not Love Blood)?
For people averse to blood - whether it’s because of a phobia, bad experience, or something else - all of the focus on embracing the bloodiness of menstruation can be... Read more...
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5 Period Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
Spotting out of control? Is it NBD or something big? Here's when you might need to go to the doctor. Read more...
A Period Emoji Is Coming Later This Year And Texting Just Got Way Better
A Period Emoji Is Coming Later This Year And Texting Just Got Way Better
Bustin' period shame, one text at a time. Read more...
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The Top 5 Period-Tracking Apps: Finding the Right One For You
If you're dealing with side effects or other weirdness when you're on your period, then tracking your cycle is often the first step in getting the answers you want. We... Read more...
5 Ways To Get Better Sleep On Your Period
5 Ways To Get Better Sleep On Your Period
Does your period steal your much needed sleep? Take a nap. Then take action.  Read more...
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8 Foods To Help You With Your Period
Got some period cravings? Here's foods that will help you sail through the cramps and keep surfing the crimson wave in style. Read more...