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The Mind-Body Benefits of Swimming on your Period
The Mind-Body Benefits of Swimming on your Period
Love swimming but letting your periods hold you back? Read on! Did you know swimming can be an incredible way to nurture your mind and body? And you can do... Read more...
Reusable period wear care
Reusable period wear care
Tips for keeping your NORA period wear in tip-top condition so that they last you for years. Read more...
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 - NORA goes to Africa
Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 - NORA goes to Africa
Our graphic designer April went to Kenya and took some NORA pads to give out to the local school. Here, we talk stigma, access to safe sanitary wear and ways... Read more...
Reusable Period Pants and Pads: Why You Should Consider Using Both
Reusable Period Pants and Pads: Why You Should Consider Using Both
Welcome to Nora. We make reusable period pants and pads in the UK and we're all about making periods more comfortable and eco-friendly for everyone. Today we're talking about our... Read more...
Signs your daughter is about to start her first period
Signs your daughter is about to start her first period
Hey parents! Let's talk about a significant milestone that can be a little scary for both you and your daughter - getting her period. But don't worry, we’re here to... Read more...
Starting Your Period at School? Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Embarrassed and Why Period Pants Might Be a Game-Changer
Starting Your Period at School? Here's Why You Shouldn't Be Embarrassed and Why Period Pants Might Be a Game-Changer
Getting your period for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially if it happens while you're at school. But we’re here to assure you - there's no need... Read more...
Don’t despair about discharge – here’s the reusable liner solution
Don’t despair about discharge – here’s the reusable liner solution
Trust our reusable liners to protect your pants - and keep you feeling fresh. When your period’s due, it can be easy to forget about all the other times your... Read more...
Using a menstrual cup and pads
Using a menstrual cup and pads
We’re huge advocates for the menstrual cup here at NORA and this week saw them get a huge push into the mainstream spotlight. On zombie apocalypse spectacular The Last of... Read more...
Love Your Bits and how to get good at feminine hygiene
Love Your Bits and how to get good at feminine hygiene
We love talking about periods and we don’t shy away from feminine hygiene chat here at NORA. Periods aren’t gross and feminine hygiene is not a taboo subject. We discuss how to keep your... Read more...
Period Pain - iykyk..😑
Period Pain - iykyk..😑
Period pain is a BORE. Hands up if this is you at least once a month: comfiest pyjamas on, chocolate stash secured, paracetamol on hand. PMS, is that you? We... Read more...
Could you be allergic to tampons?
Could you be allergic to tampons?
Worried about the chemicals in disposable tampons and pads causing you irritation? We chat to Ella* about her experience of finding out she was allergic to tampons and how making... Read more...
What are Period Pants and how can they make my life better?
What are Period Pants and how can they make my life better?
A mini deep-dive on getting started with period pants. We cover how period pants don't leak, what disposables are *really* costing you (and the planet), how long a pair of period... Read more...