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Last week, my sister and I were having dinner with our friends. One of our male friends were saying how much he wishes to be a woman. We looked at him and asked him for the reasons. He said ‘Come on! Ladies have so much money! Just work or they can ask their husbands/boyfriend for cash.’ We looked at him in disbelief and said ‘Did you know that is so WRONG? Do you have any idea how much we have spent on something that is by nature given to us? LIKE PERIOD?’ A woman’s menstrual cycle can last up to 30 years, and they’re not the only one who feels its effects. More than three-quarters of women experience monthly periods for an average of 3 decades in their lifetime! Assuming that a girl starts menstruating at age 12 and stops when she reaches menopause (age 45), this is equal to 396 months – or 5136 hours spent on bleeding every month… without being able to control it themselves because these are something natural occurring outside our bodies. For anyone who has ever been a menstruating woman, you know the pain of having to walk into your local grocery store and face all those rows upon rows of sanitary products. The shame that comes with being caught looking at them is also known too well. You can’t help but feel like everyone in line behind you knows what it’s going on upstairs! Natracare costs $1.07 per pad which means they’re just about as expensive as toilet paper but hey – do we really want our pads sticking out from under our clothes? No thanks- so much for ladies’ night when I have my period 😉 The average woman spends $144 on pads or tampons in a year. If you think about it, that’s as much money spent annually as your cable bill! For the price of one pack of pads, for example (about 3-4 pieces), you could buy yourself dinner at Applebee’s every month and still have enough change to get half off an iTunes album from time to time. Seriously sisters. 144 USD per year is way too expensive! Not forgetting, our light and spotting days? Before or after your period, one might experience more discharge than usual. The way to combat this would be to use panty liners. Those who are prone to high discharges might also prefer wearing a panty liner every day. Panty liners cost $0.20 per liner. Assuming in one month, one uses 3 panty liners a day for 6 days (3 days before your period and 3 days after), the total cost in a year will be $43.20. What are some of the best remediesContinue Reading
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1. We support each other. The patriarchal society has tried to set me up against other women, but I am not for that. We have found that when we support other women and encourage them to be as powerful, joyful, and magical as they can be- something incredible happens. What a great cycle! We give and we receive. That’s what makes life so wonderful, isn’t it? When women spend time together they’re actually giving each other energy to keep up the good fight. It feels amazing to be supported by someone who understands you – and that energy just keeps reverberating from one woman to the next! 2. Life can get better with age. In our dualistic culture, the ‘inside’ and the ‘outside’ are presented as two separate things – “health and beauty,” “mind and body,” or what we would call ‘the inner life’. They’re an illusion. The inside is part of the outside too! Often seen as two separate entities: one being about your physical appearance (i.e., your outer self) and the other being about mental health (i.e., your inner self). However, it seems that these two components are really just parts of a whole person; they need not be thought of separately because they’re intrinsically connected to each other. 3. Inside and the outside are connected. Life is hard. Sometimes, we see people who are conventionally beautiful but they’re unhappy and it feels like a mask. On the other hand, sometimes we see people who don’t fit societal standards of beauty at all but they take pleasure in life; their happiness draws others in like a powerful magnet. That’s because our insides and outsides are connected, and beauty radiates from the inside out—it comes from our joy. That’s because we’re all more beautiful on the inside than on the outside, no matter how old or how young we are. That’s why HIGHOH has created a line of products to bring out your natural beauty at every age. Click below to check out our line, or read on to see what’s possible with HIGHOH I WANT MY BOOB TAPES I WANT MY MENSTRUAL PANTIES I WANT MY REUSABLE PADS What Our Customers Are SayingContinue Reading
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For years we loathed our period. From the debilitating pain, hospital visits and leaking through my disposables and onto our school dress; there’s no shortage of bad memories for us. But over these recent years, we gradually began to see it in a different light. For decades, from how awful periods were – with their excruciating period cramps that would land you on your bed or at worst in the ER (I’ve been both) – up until this year when something finally clicked: “Why is everything so complicated?” We spent years being terrified of our menses each month, and feeling like we had no control. The pain was far from typical menstrual cramps; it left us bed ridden even after taking pain killers and numerous times passing out. Each month the experience would leave us in agonizing periods that could last days at a time- only to be reduced by doctors telling us “it’s just your hormones talking!” or sending home with an electric heating pad while trying not to cry because they didn’t want to deal with women’s issues all day long (I’m serious). As someone who started their period as early as 11, this whole mess seemed impossible for anyone less than 30 – but then something changed. One of the things we love about being a woman is that every month, we get to go through this incredible process. It’s always been fascinating and empowering for us to explore different methods in which you can take care of your body during these times – not only because our hormonal balance needs it so much, but also as an act of self-love. As someone who has explored all natural products (as well as more traditional options), there are some really appealing benefits! TIP #1 CHEAT AS MUCH! Is it woman’s time of the month? I hear you, girl. As women we love to eat but that doesn’t mean our diet is exempt from punishment on non-period days. However now that your period has come along and made its ugly presence known all bets are off! You’re free to cheat as much as possible because life can be hard (especially when there’s not enough chocolate). TIP #2 FLUFF IS YOUR BEST FRIEND Comfort is your key priority. The last thing that you want is to have a sticky,hot and smelly bottom. After all those weeks of slogging through classes or work (and even on the weekend!), make sure you’re surrounded with maximum fluff comfort as soon as possible! What?! Our period panties are totally unnoticeable with maximum comfort. Use this time for yourself where anything goes- wear what makes YOU feel comfortable while lounging around in bed or whatever silly outfitContinue Reading
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You know that feeling when you’re so tired, but then your alarm goes off and it’s time for work? We’ve all been there. That sense of panic starts to set in as we scramble around the bedroom looking for clothes or throwing on a random article of clothing while still half asleep just because this is what happens EVERY TIME! Then you start stressing about how long it will take to get ready if this takes longer than usual…It seems like every day I wake up with not enough sleep only because my morning routine consists of rushing through breakfast and packing an entire bag full instead of leaving some things behind. We gotchu! Whether it’s work, class or just going out on errands for a little while during our busy day, following these simple tips can help get us feeling put together quickly without sacrificing time. Let’s dive in! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHOmBV4js_EContinue Reading
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Beauty Habit #1: Putting Dirty Things on Your Face! The average woman unknowingly exposes herself to thousands of bacteria from her beauty products every day. For example, your mascara may contain a whopping 1 million more microbes than an office toilet seat! It’s crazy how much bacteria your beauty products can harbor, and it’s not just your tools or pillowcase but also towels! This could be the reason why you always seem to have that acne around. Beauty Habit #2: Sleeping in Makeup Your skin will appreciate you for it. We know we’ve been telling you this forever, but now that summer has arrived – there are even more reasons to keep up with taking off your makeup! Not only is removing any buildup from sunscreen and dirt important so they don’t end up clogging pores or getting into wrinkles around eyes – not washing off all traces can result in breakouts, premature aging, dull skin and irritation which isn’t what anyone wants (especially us!). Beauty Habit #3: Getting everything. Stop denying it, you know we all do it! Or so I’ve heard. Anyway – there’s something about the beautiful colors and textures at Sephora that make me want to buy every single thing in sight. And then next time I go back everything is different again… You walk by a row of perfumes with these enticing swatches on them; or maybe lipsticks? You’re not sure because they change out their inventory often enough for someone like myself who can’t stay still long enough to figure things out! As soon as one good set comes up though, suddenly your whole day has been ruined because now you just have this urge to splurge and get ALL THE THINGS!! Save money and time ladies. They are more precious than anything. Get makeup products with more than 1 benefit. Do you feel exactly how we felt? Let’s not fall into these bad makeup habits again. =DContinue Reading
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You’ve been taking the sun for granted this whole time. Now that summer is coming to, it’s about time you enjoy all of its wondrous qualities before everyone starts complaining every year how hot and humid it gets in September. You’ll have to wait until next summer if you want another chance at experiencing these wonderful things: long days with sunlight spilling into your living room; refreshing dips under waterfalls on hikes deep within serene forest landscapes; lazy afternoons spent lounging by lakeside or poolside picnics while reading murder mysteries – OPPS! Get Those Juice Ready! The perfect way to get your daily serving of fruit, right? We are kids, forever! Skip cutting fruits and just cut a hole, smash the flesh of the watermelon, and through the hole dispenses a steady stream of delicious, fruity libations. You Don’t See Me. We fully understand. Period? Unable to wear pad underneath your bikini? No fret! Our HighOh panties are light and sheer. We totally love that the sides are a bit sheer and the fabric on the inside that has no resemblance to the feel of a pad or panty liner, which is what most ladies experience with other period panties. It sort of feels like full-back underwear/bikini, just a little bit thicker. @ceeecillle No More Sagging Boobies! Love your swimsuit design but you are blessed with gorgeous breast size? Tape them with our HighOh Boob Tape! No one has time to purchase the perfect bikini! and yes, they are perfect underwater. Enhance your curves ladies <3 Have you tried our HighOh Period Panties and HighOh Boob Tape? If so, what did you think? Facebook Instagram YoutubeContinue Reading
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The first day of your period is the worst. We know, we KNOW that you’re tired and throbbing like crazy but these are actually good days to exercise! It’s not just because it increases endorphin levels which will give you a runner’s high: studies have shown that women experience lower rates of depression during menstruation than any other time in their cycle. Get out there for some fresh air – those feel-good hormones can fight moodiness too!You might be feeling a little low at this point in your cycle, but just hang on. Your estrogen levels are rising and that means you’re about to go into the best part of your month: Happiness Hour!You’ve never seen yourself look so good! With your estrogen up, you are sure to feel more beautiful and energetic. And it’s no wonder because your skin is glowing and the face that looks more symmetrical than ever before. When testosterone also rises during this time, expect a heightened sense of feeling unstoppable in every way possible- most likely on top of everything else too!You are now approaching the most fertile time of your cycle. This is a great opportunity to have sex with someone you want to conceive an offspring with because this window lasts until ovulation day, and estrogen levels during these days make women feel their best emotionally and physically.One of the most important days in your cycle is ovulation day! This event happens when you release an egg from one of your ovaries. An egg lives for 12 to 24 hours before it starts to die, so make sure that this precious time isn’t wasted on sleeping all day long and checking social media instead.The lucky lady is menstruating! Though she might not feel so fortunate, this time of the month holds plenty to be happy about. The skin becomes a lot more sensitive and oily than usual which means you may experience breakouts or clogged pores; but don’t worry because it’s all worth it for those natural birth control benefits that come with being on your period–not to mention how much healthier eating right can make us feel overall. Days 19-22: Estrogen level begins to drop while testosterone surges if you are not pregnant. Your skin might be producing more oil than usual, meaning possible acne flare ups or extra sensitivity in certain areas such as breast tissue during ovulation days (usually around day 14). This is a good timeYou’re not pregnant and your hormones are going crazy. You may be feeling bloated, sluggish, moody, or sore in the breast area. This is because you have a quick change of hormones that causes these symptoms to occur. The best thing for thisContinue Reading