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It's finally summer! You can hardly wait to cool off in the cold water? But one worry may ruin your dream: your period. Maybe you've ever wondered whether you can even go swimming during your period. We have the perfect answer for you because there is absolutely nothing wrong with going swimming during your period. No matter whether it's the sea, pool or outdoor pool - despite your period, you can cool off anywhere.

Have you ever thought about what it would be like if you didn't have to use menstrual products at all? This might sound like an impossible scenario at first. However, there are actually menstruators who do not use period products despite bleeding. This method behind it is called free bleeding. It's quite trendy at the moment. But this trend is also suitable for the stressful everyday life that many menstruating people are exposed to? So that you can get an idea for yourself about what free bleeding is and what advantages and disadvantages the whole thing entails, we will inform you in our blog post everything you should know about free menstruation (free bleeding). 

Did you know that a menstruating person uses around 17,000 tampons in their lifetime? We at Taynie find this very shocking. At the same time, however, we also know that many menstruating people prefer to use tampons rather than period panties, cloth pads or menstrual cups during their period. That's why we sell sustainable cotton fabric tampons in our shop that don't have to be thrown away after use, but can be washed and reused. In our blog post we want to tell you everything about cloth tampons and show you what advantages they have compared to conventional tampons.

As if out of nowhere, a wave of heat hits your face and your armpits become moist: the annoying phenomenon of hot flashes becomes noticeable. Especially now, with the already high summer temperatures, you can certainly do without them. Although hot flashes are known to many, there is often still a certain amount of confusion about the topic. This is particularly due to the inhibited communication about hot flashes. After all, many people are uncomfortable talking about sweat. We would like to show you that this is a completely normal symptom by informing you about the triggers of hot flashes and giving you tips on how you can counteract them.

Cold feet can lead to diseases of the mouth, nose and throat, bladder infections and vaginal infections. The reason: Cold feet lower the temperature of the mucous membranes through signals from nerve bundles.

During pregnancy, the body works at full speed and does great things; the immune system, hormonal balance and metabolism are adapted to pregnancy. After the birth, the processes are gradually shut down again and the new mother needs a lot of rest in the postpartum period - that is, in the first time after the birth. During the postpartum period, the weekly flow begins, which can last and progress for different periods of time depending on the person. In this blog post we will explain to you what the weekly flow is characterized by, what problems could arise and what you should pay attention to in terms of hygiene during this time.

How can I actually calculate my ovulation? This question is particularly interesting for women who want to have children. After all, the probability of becoming pregnant and therefore fertility is highest on the day of ovulation. Ovulation rarely causes physical pain - in most cases women don't even notice it. This makes it quite difficult to recognize him. You can now find a variety of ovulation calculators online. However, in our blog post we want to give you valuable tips that will help you find out the day of your ovulation as best as possible, even without an ovulation calculator.

The vacation is booked: finally fly away again, switch off and soak up the sun. However, you realize that you're supposed to get your period while on vacation. Just when you least need it, your period throws a spanner in the works. After all, on vacation you just want to relax and not have to deal with possible period problems and constantly changing period products. You've probably experienced a situation like this before and wished you could simply postpone the time of your period. And that is even possible! If you don't want to take medication, you can postpone your period using various home remedies. In this article you will find out how you can postpone bleeding, how long you can do this and what advantages and disadvantages this brings.

Summer is just around the corner: Thedays are getting hotter and the nights are getting longer. A time to unwind and really relax. But what if the stress of everyday life stops you from doing that? Work appointments, family matters, strokes of fate and pressure to perform can all put a damper on things. Stress can not only be pretty annoying, but can also damage your health and have a negative effect on your menstrual cycle. Today we want to explain to you what influence stress can have on your menstruation and what tips and tricks you can use to counteract it.

Pregnancy can really put the body into overdrive. The well-known accompanying symptoms that many a pregnant person has to endure will probably tell you something: from morning sickness to the craziest cravings, everything seems to be there. But how about we talk today about a pregnancy symptom that is otherwise so often kept secret? It is pregnancy incontinence, which is also an important concern for us. Because did you know that our briefs are not only suitable for periods, but also for (pregnancy) incontinence? We think that this topic should no longer be associated with shame, as it is ultimately part of the normal symptoms of pregnancy can. In our blog post we explain to you why pregnancy incontinence occurs and what you can do about it.

At Taynie we believe that Mother's Day should be a day when you do something good for yourself and give yourself a gift. So how about a gift in the form of self-love? Maybe you've already heard about the term self-love in the form of articles, or even sayings and quotes like “Loving yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” (Oscar Wilde) stumbled. But what does that actually mean and how can you strengthen your self-love? We'll explain this to you in our blog post.

Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing: the baby is well cared for, the bond between mother and child is strengthened and the breaks that breastfeeding requires are beneficial for both. Until breastfeeding mothers and infants get used to it, milk let-down can be a little uncomfortable in the first few weeks. Latching takes some practice and sore nipples can make breastfeeding difficult and painful at first. However, most breastfeeding “problems” resolve over time. However, sore nipples should be treated. We have tips on how you can prevent and mitigate these.