I Tried a DivaCup for the First Time and Here’s How it Went
July 30, 2021
Menstrual cups have been around for nearly a century. Invented in the 1930s, this sustainable period product only recently gained popularity. And with the rise of menstrual cups came the DivaCup. A mother-daughter duo founded ...
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5 Cannabis Brands Here to Help With Your Menstrual Pain
July 17, 2021
Period cramps suck. Even at their mildest, it can often feel like tiny knives slowly slicing at your uterus. And at their worst, it feels like a fatal heart attack charging at your abdomen. Not ...
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Debunking 13 Common Myths About Periods
July 8, 2021
Periods are no fun. They’re painful, distressing and come with a slew of other negative side effects and social stigmas. The social stigma around menstruation can make finding resources difficult. Many people try to avoid ...
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Podcast Interview with Young Alpha Entrepreneur Nicole Sanchez
July 4, 2021
To kick off Menstruation Month here at Alpha Woman, I sat down with an entrepreneur and impressive Young Alpha, Nicole Sanchez. Nicole is the co-founder of sustainable period product brand Ruth Pads, named after Ruth ...
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Podcast Interview with Young Alpha & Queer Entrepreneur Laksha
June 29, 2021
This week, I interviewed a queer entrepreneur and impressive Young Alpha, Laksha. Laksha is the owner of Sassage Stickers, an inclusive stickers brand with great designs for Pride Month, mental health awareness, and so much ...
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What it’s Really Like Living With an Eating Disorder
June 24, 2021
TW: mentions unhealthy weight loss, dieting and eating disorders. When I started high school, I struggled with an eating disorder. For me, my self-confidence was at its lowest, and I felt a sense of accomplishment ...
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Queer-Owned Brands Who Have You Covered This Pride Month
June 17, 2021
Queer-owned brands are hard to find. It seems like every corporation is showing off their support for Pride Month with rainbow flags outside of their shops or a more colourful logo. But more often than ...
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Interview with Young Alpha Maia Knight
June 15, 2021
Maia Knight is a Carleton University student studying Journalism and Political Science in Ottawa, Canada. The Young Alpha has taken an active role in climate change activism with her work for the Green Party of ...
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The Unexpected Struggles of Coming Out as A Queer Woman
June 13, 2021
Coming out is hard. Even in a society where Queer identities are more and more accepted, homophobia is still ingrained in our culture. From opening up to a religious family to telling your doctor your ...
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Meet the Inspirational Alpha Woman and Queer Icon Marsha P. Johnson
June 3, 2021
Every year, June 1st marks the first day of Pride Month. For thirty days, shop windows and corporate logos display pride flags and remind us of the occasion. More importantly, we share Queer voices and ...
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