Our blog on all things health, culture, and innovation from Daye

The History of Vaginal Health

The Long Road to Understanding: Milestones in the History of Vaginal Health Care

2nd June 2025 · 9 min read

Sustainability in Focus: Daye’s Tampon Applicator

Unpacking the Truth About Bioplastics, Greenwashing, and Sustainable Tampon Applicators

14th April 2025 · 16 min read

Bright Friday: Together, We Raised £11K for Women’s Health Research!

Discover the groundbreaking research into endometriosis, heavy periods, and gynaecological cancers that your contribution helped fund.

14th April 2025 · 4 min read

Daye’s Vision for a Greener Tomorrow

Our Carbon Reduction Strategy

11th April 2025 · 5 min read

Daye Joins Forces with the NHS to Eradicate Cervical Cancer by 2040

A New Chapter in Women's Health

3rd April 2025 · 5 min read

Introducing Daye's Period & Pelvic Pain Clinic

A Comprehensive Approach to Menstrual Health

21st March 2025 · 9 min read

Revolutionising Female Sexual Health: Innovation in STI Testing

From intimidating clinic visits to simple at-home solutions, discover how technology is making sexual health screening more accessible, accurate, and comfortable than ever before.

20th February 2025 · 18 min read

Debunking Myths: The Truth About At-Home STI Testing's Accuracy and Reliability

Breaking down the science of at-home STI testing accuracy - because your sexual health deserves reliable answers

20th February 2025 · 15 min read

A Deep-dive into Daye’s ProViotics

From gut-vagina connection to clinical trials: everything you need to know about probiotics for vaginal health.

20th February 2025 · 12 min read

Your Cycle This Holiday Season: Unwrapping The Data With Clue

New cycle tracking insights uncover how periods, PMS, and PMDD impact the festive season

11th December 2024 · 15 min read

Your Complete Fertility Prep Guide: Expert Tips for Planning Pregnancy

How to Prep for Pregnancy with Daye x Apricity

14th November 2024 · 7 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Emergency Contraception

From timing and types to effectiveness, here's your judgment-free guide to the morning after pill and other emergency contraception options

30th October 2024 · 12 min read

How Daye Strives for Sustainability

From carbon-neutral manufacturing to regenerative hemp farming, let's demystify what true sustainability looks like in healthcare.

27th October 2024 · 6 min read

Walk For Freedom: A21's Global March Against Human Trafficking Turns 10

Discover how a single walk has grown into a worldwide movement, reaching millions and saving lives

14th October 2024 · 7 min read

Can I Test For Chlamydia At Home?

Your Guide to Convenient and Discreet STI Screening

24th September 2024 · 10 min read

A Deep Dive into Toxic Metals in Tampons

Debunking the viral study: What you need to know about tampon safety

24th September 2024 · 8 min read

Are STIs On The Rise?

The Itch You Can't Swipe Away: Decoding the Recent STI Surge

4th September 2024 · 6 min read

Why Does it Hurt When I Pee?

Experiencing a sharp or burning pain during urination? Pain while peeing can indicate a UTI, STI, or a range of other issues. Here’s our guide.

21st August 2024 · 6 min read

Understanding the Causes of Menstrual Pain

What exactly causes period cramps, and how can understanding the science help you better manage your period pain? We explain.

21st August 2024 · 8 min read

Daye & Wisp: Expanding Vaginal Health Access in the US

Partnering to Empower Women Through Microbiome Screening and Telehealth

25th July 2024 · 6 min read

How At-Home STI Testing Empowers Women & AFAB Folks

Everyone can take control of their health in the privacy of their own home.

4th July 2024 · 6 min read

How to Talk To Your Partner About Herpes

Disclosing herpes to a new partner can sometimes feel scary but it doesn’t have to be.

4th July 2024 · 6 min read

PFA's in Period Care

So there are chemicals in our period care products?

5th June 2024 · 6 min read

Guide to Ureaplasma

Everything you need to know.

31st May 2024 · 6 min read

At-Home STI Testing vs. Clinic Testing: What's Best for You?

But which option is actually better? And are they equally accurate?

29th May 2024 · 6 min read

The Complete Illustrated Guide to HPV

Literature Review

7th May 2024 · 6 min read

Vestibulodynia vs. Vulvodynia: Understanding the Differences

The impact that vulvovaginal pain can have on women and AFAB folks should never be underestimated.

2nd May 2024 · 6 min read

Can You Poop With a Tampon In?

And more importantly, should you change your tampon after pooping?

24th April 2024 · 6 min read

How Soon After Implantation Bleeding Should You Take A Pregnancy Test?

If you’re trying to get pregnant, noticing a bit of blood can send you into a mini panic.

12th April 2024 · 6 min read

Common Menstrual Problems and Their Solutions

Every person's menstrual cycle is unique, but it's important to recognise when something might be wrong.

3rd April 2024 · 6 min read

What Does a Healthy Period Look Like?

Learn the 5 key signs of a healthy period and when to seek help

2nd April 2024 · 8 min read

How to Insert a Tampon

A simple step-by-step guide.

25th March 2024 · 5 min read

Why You Shouldn't Be Scared to Get an STI Test

The more you know about STI testing, the less scary the process feels.

14th March 2024 · 6 min read

Can You Still Have Sex With a UTI?

Suffering from a UTI? Here’s how long to abstain from sex for while being treated.

6th March 2024 · 6 min read

How to Maintain a Healthy Vaginal Microbiome

The role of the vaginal microbiome in gynae health.

1st March 2024 · 6 min read

What Does Brown Discharge Mean?

There’s a chance, that your brown discharge doesn’t have anything to do with your menstrual cycle.

20th February 2024 · 6 min read

Endometriosis & Fertility

The impact of endometriosis on your fertility journey.

20th February 2024 · 6 min read

Causes Of A Late Period (That Aren't Pregnancy)

When certain symptoms or health conditions are present, it may be easy to assume that pregnancy is the cause.

6th February 2024 · 6 min read

Don't Put That In Your Vagina! Vaginal Care Products to AVOID

Leave. The. Vagina. Alone. Four words that are so simple to say; yet, often, so hard to believe.

31st January 2024 · 5 min read

Sex During Pregnancy: Everything You Need To Know

Benefits of pregnancy sex.

23rd January 2024 · 7 min read

Can Diet Really Affect Your Fertility?

The science behind your diet and reproductive health

17th January 2024 · 5 min read

Tampons vs Pads: Which Is Best For You?

Your body, your choice.

11th January 2024 · 5 min read

Can You Flush Tampons Down The Toilet?

Many people don’t know how to dispose of tampons correctly at home or in public.

3rd January 2024 · 5 min read

Your Pelvic Floor: Everything You Need To Know

Your pelvic floor is one of the most important parts of your body.

12th December 2023 · 7 min read

Why is My Tampon Leaking?

Period leaks are the worst – especially if your tampon lulled you into a false sense of security.

11th December 2023 · 7 min read

The Fight Against Human Trafficking

Daye's Partnership with A21 and Daughters of Bulgaria

28th November 2023 · 5 min read

Can You Go Swimming On Your Period?

You will be surprised.

28th November 2023 · 7 min read

What Happens To Your Vagina During Menopause?

Menopause can affect your body in a vast number of ways.

22nd November 2023 · 7 min read

What’s The Link Between Migraines And Periods?

It's complicated.

16th November 2023 · 6 min read

Nine steps to improve your gut health

How to improve your gut health for a stronger immune system, glowing skin, better mood, and a healthier vagina?

7th November 2023 · 6 min read

How Can I Reduce Menopause Symptoms?

Not everyone experiences menopause symptoms; but for those who do, those symptoms can have an enormously debilitating impact on both physical and mental wellbeing.

18th October 2023 · 6 min read

Stopping the pill? Here’s what to expect

Will your body simply return to normal? The answer to that question depends on several factors.

11th October 2023 · 6 min read

How To Choose an OBGYN for Your Pregnancy

With so many options and procedures, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. But don't let these challenges stop you from getting the care you need.

3rd October 2023 · 6 min read

Slashing common myths about vaginas

Let’s get to work and shatter some of the most common myths about vaginas.

25th September 2023 · 5 min read

How to deal with period pain at work

Let's be honest, it’s not an easy task.

29th August 2023 · 5 min read

Breaking endometriosis barriers with Dr Ted Lee

Endometriosis research is woefully underfunded across the globe, but a recent headway in diagnostic codes signals a promising development.

3rd August 2023 · 6 min read

TENS Machines For Period Pain

Another day, another potential remedy for period pain.

19th July 2023 · 6 min read

Doctors review Daye's At-Home Vaginal Microbiome Screening

"This tampon is revolutionary."

5th July 2023 · 6 min read

How CBD could be a game-changer for period pain

Can you truly wave goodbye to cramps by using CBD? Read on to find out.

25th May 2023 · 6 min read

Four ways you can maximise your good mood by hacking your happiness hormones

Activating your happy hormones triggers positive emotions that boost your mental health – the trick is knowing how to unlock them.

22nd May 2023 · 5 min read

Five natural ways to decrease your period pain

Here are five natural remedies that might help reduce your period cramps.

17th May 2023 · 5 min read

Menopause and Vulvovaginal Atrophy

It all comes down to oestrogen (or, rather, the lack of).

9th May 2023 · 9 min read

Bladder incontinence as a result of muscle wastage from anorexia

As you’ll no doubt be aware, anorexia nervosa is a truly devastating illness.

5th May 2023 · 7 min read

Menopause and the vaginal microbiome - White paper

Understanding the Impact of Menopause on Vaginal Health.

19th April 2023 · 5 min read

Here's What You Need To Know About Cervical Screenings

Pre-screening fear is more common than you think.

10th April 2023 · 5 min read

Why Upgrading Your Underwear Is So Important

The benefits of breathable underwear.

4th April 2023 · 7 min read

Everything You Need To Know About Period Cramps: Including why they happen, and how to reduce them

A guide to period pain.

27th March 2023 · 7 min read

How The Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Physical Health

The Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Your Physical Well-Being.

15th March 2023 · 7 min read

How endometriosis affects your sex life

How to navigate a healthy, satisfying sex life if you suffer from endometriosis.

15th March 2023 · 6 min read

Why bloating may be the cruellest Endometriosis symptom

A Guide to Coping with Endometriosis Symptoms.

6th March 2023 · 5 min read

Kick Cystitis to The Curb - Naturally

Tips for Keeping UTIs at bay

27th February 2023 · 5 min read

Why motherhood is not just biological but also psychological

Understanding the emotional bond of parenthood.

9th February 2023 · 4 min read

Why your first period after baby is so painful-and how to deal with it

Anyone who's been there will tell you that it's quite an uncomfortable experience.

7th February 2023 · 7 min read

What you need to know about chemical pregnancies

Chemical pregnancies are thought to account for up to three-quarters of miscarriages, yet many have never heard of them

1st February 2023 · 6 min read

Stress and hormones: an unbreakable bond

Stress has a pretty bad rap, and here's why:

19th January 2023 · 7 min read

Sexual Desire and Your Menstrual Cycle

Work in harmony with your natural peaks in sexual desire.

10th January 2023 · 6 min read

Birth Control Pills, Depression and Mood Swings

Learn more about the side effects associated with hormonal contraception.

6th January 2023 · 5 min read

Here’s Why You Need A Healthy Microbiome

We need to know our vaginal microbiome; and we need to be talking about it.

6th January 2023 · 5 min read

A Guide to CBD

How much do you actually know about CBD?

19th December 2022 · 5 min read

Had a miscarriage? Here's how to cope

I had a miscarriage and this is the story of how I got through it.

13th December 2022 · 5 min read

Dealing with Endometriosis

We hope these coping mechanisms will help anyone whose everyday life is adversely impacted by endometriosis.

24th November 2022 · 5 min read

Our Vaginal Microbiome Screening Kits Are Here!

We are taking tampon innovation to new heights.

18th November 2022 · 5 min read

Choosing your period care

Choosing the right period care often involves trialling and testing many different options.

10th November 2022 · 5 min read

A deep dive into hair removal options

Is it more hassle than it’s worth?

2nd November 2022 · 5 min read

Here’s what you need to know about PMDD

Let's get one thing straight - it's not "just PMS".

27th October 2022 · 7 min read

My vagina always has a fishy odour. Is that bacterial vaginosis?

Plenty of people with vaginas have been there – and there’s one very likely culprit.

18th October 2022 · 5 min read

Here’s what you need to know if you’re talking to your partner about HPV

The conversation may feel daunting; but it doesn’t have to be difficult.

11th October 2022 · 6 min read

What is the cause of my vaginal itching?

Vaginal itching is one of those conditions where it’s not ‘the end of the world’; except it really is.

4th October 2022 · 3 min read

How Your Body Changes When You’re Ovulating

This won't come as a surprise, but ovulation is a pretty complex system.

28th September 2022 · 4 min read

I’ve had thrush for the past three years

Going through life with a vagina is a bit of a mixed bag. Right?

20th September 2022 · 4 min read

Dealing with early menopause: here’s what you need to know about the sudden and debilitating condition

When it comes to early menopause — which can result without warning (and, often, without explanation) — the resulting infertility and health issues it presents can make it a very difficult experience to deal with.

11th August 2022 · 5 min read

Why Women Around the World Go to Work With Period Pain

Worried about missing work due to period pain? Here’s why even people with menstrual leave don’t take time off.

11th August 2022 · min read

Use These Restorative Yoga Poses for Period Pain

If you experience regular PMS symptoms like cramps, mood swings, or low-back pain, use these restorative yoga poses for period pain.

8th August 2022 · 6 min read

How to Have Better Sex During Menopause and the Years Beyond

In the ten years or so around peri-menopause and menopause, you may experience hormonal changes, which may bring on new challenges, particularly in the bedroom

10th May 2022 · 6 min read

Talking Taboos with Daye: Healing after an Abortion with Alannah Ross

Why do we not grow up with an understanding of what the process of having an abortion entails and what the after-effects of the procedure may be?

25th April 2022 · 5 min read

Talking Taboos with Daye: One Woman’s Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction with Erica Garza

At 30, at 24, even at 12, it was impossible for me to think about sexual pleasure without immediately feeling shame

21st April 2022 · 4 min read

We Need to Talk About Closing the Orgasm Gap

When I ask 27-year old Alice if she’s ever reached orgasm with a sexual partner, her answer is unequivocal. “God, no,” she says, bluntly. “Never. Not once, ever.”

19th April 2022 · 6 min read

Why Climate Change is Affecting Fertility Decisions

Some people know whether they do or don’t want kids from a young age — call it an instinct. For others though, the decision is less clear cut.

23rd March 2022 · 5 min read

Talking Taboos with Daye: Sex after Assault with Billie Quinlan and Kate Moyle

Sexual trauma can create a whole series of behaviors, of thought patterns, of responses, and it can take a lot to process and eventually rebuild

17th March 2022 · 4 min read

Big Tech is F****** Us over

Daye is the company changing the game for people with periods. But Big Tech is getting in our way.

17th March 2022 · 3 min read

Daye Pads are Here

Hot off our production lines, meet the hyper-absorbent, super-sustainable Daye pad

8th March 2022 · 3 min read

Talking Taboos with Daye: Anorexia

I remember how my eating disorder first began, aged 12. I had waged an ongoing war against my body since I could remember, resenting the rolls of fat that seemed to me indications of personal failure.

28th February 2022 · 6 min read

Talking Taboos with Daye

We started a podcast to create room for our community to explore the many topics surrounding our health that are typically classed taboo.

23rd February 2022 · 3 min read

What It's Really Like to Have the Coil Fitted

There are very few statistics out there covering what the procedure is like, and results do vary. For a proportion of women, including myself, it can be truly excruciating.

17th February 2022 · 7 min read

Black African women are disproportionately affected by HIV - how can we tackle this

Women of Black African ethnicity are among the groups who are more likely to be diagnosed at a late stage compared to men and people of white or other ethnicity.

10th February 2022 · 7 min read

Pain during sex? Here's what you need to know

I’d never had pain during sex before; but this time, it felt like someone was running a flickering match over the nerve endings in my vagina.

2nd February 2022 · 6 min read

Adenomyosis: why painful periods aren’t normal

Living with Adenomyosis pain feels like there is something trapped inside your uterus wanting to fall out.

27th January 2022 · 6 min read

How to Sync Your Workout Routine With Your Menstrual Cycle

Ever struggled to lift a weight you could normally lift with ease? It’s your body trying to tell you something - this probably isn't the time of the month to be doing this gal.

20th January 2022 · 6 min read

Birth Control and Breastfeeding: What are Your Options

Being a new mom is hugely rewarding, but it comes with endless decision-making, like figuring out birth control while breastfeeding.

12th January 2022 · 6 min read

In ode to the orgasm… and what I learned doing sex therapy

As it turns out, I had what is called situational anorgasmia - that is, when you’re only able to have an orgasm in certain circumstances, such as during oral sex or masturbation, or only with a certain partner.

5th January 2022 · 5 min read

Why I chose to have a baby with a gay friend

It started out as a joke. A plan B conceived late at night, with other single girl friends in their 30s. "If we don’t meet someone by the time we are 40 we’ll have babies with our gay friends.”

14th December 2021 · 7 min read

Why Do We Feel Pressured To Cover Up Period Leaks In Public?

The stigma around periods is debilitating, but why is the sight of period blood and the discussion around periods still so taboo?

6th December 2021 · 6 min read

Texas Abortion Law: The Road Towards the End of Roe?

Since 1973 anti-abortion activists and politicians have been pushing to restrict an individual’s right to choose.

10th November 2021 · 6 min read

When Will GPs Start Taking Period Problems Seriously?

8 years. That’s the average time, according to Endometriosis UK, that it takes someone to get a diagnosis of endometriosis. But this isn’t an issue unique to endometriosis.

3rd November 2021 · 8 min read

Are CBD tampons safe?

In short, yes our CBD tampons are safe. However, we know there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet and we’re here to provide you with the full story and research behind CBD tampons.

21st October 2021 · 3 min read

Why is Big Tech Censoring Female Health Content?

Whether it’s discussing period pain or chronic illness, social media has created the space to shine our spotlight on important health topics. That is, of course, until Big Tech suddenly decides to censor us.

6th October 2021 · 5 min read

How Women Face Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Pregnancy discrimination can be defined as the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person due to their pregnancy or maternity.

23rd September 2021 · 5 min read

How Institutional Fatphobia is Getting in the Way of Women’s Gynaecological Care

For decades the autonomy of women’s bodies and access to reproductive healthcare, such as hystorectomies and abortions, have been contested issues. When combined with fatness, our access to these treatments gets even more complex — and sometimes deadly.

30th August 2021 · 7 min read

How Antidepressants Can Mess With Your Sex Drive

As more and more of us turn to antidepressants to help us cope with the stress of the past couple of years, what impact is this having on our sex drives?

23rd August 2021 · 5 min read

Paula Akpan: Why I Started The Black Queer Travel Guide

"When the world begins to open up more, and we try to find a new normal again, I want the worlds of Black queer people to open up too."

26th July 2021 · 4 min read

Is It Time To Change The Way We Discuss And Diagnose PCOS?

There is no denying that PCOS is more than just a lack of ovulation, so what is it going to take for this condition to get a much-needed overhaul?

23rd July 2021 · 5 min read

Why Is My Period Late After Getting The Covid-19 Vaccine?

Some people are reporting changes in their menstrual cycle after having the Covid-19 vaccine, so what is going on? We ask some experts.

9th July 2021 · 5 min read

Why Some Women Are Choosing To Remain Celibate After Lockdown

With restrictions easing, some say we’re set for a summer of love – but what about those of us who aren’t fussed about getting back in the game?

2nd July 2021 · 3 min read

How Daye re Invented the Tampon

A detailed look into how and why one female entrepreneur transformed the $7 billion tampon industry.

22nd June 2021 · 5 min read

How Is Gut Health Linked To Mental Health?

People often refer to the gut as the second brain, but what do they really mean by that? We investigate how you can help to boost your gut health, and the positive impact this may have on your mental wellbeing.

16th June 2021 · 10 min read

CBD: A Cowboy Industry No More

Why we‘re lobbying for higher production standards and more transparency in the cannabinoids industry

2nd June 2021 · 5 min read

Why Creating A Period-Inclusive Workplace Is Crucial For Businesses

How employers can support women’s health at work, and why it’s important

27th May 2021 · 5 min read

Ask Rose: What Are Safe Contraception Options If I Don’t Want The Pill?

Not a fan of the contraceptive pill? Here's a run down of the safest forms of birth control

27th May 2021 · 8 min read

Why Are Daye Tampons Sanitised?

How and why we sanitise our tampons to reduce the risk of TSS

26th May 2021 · 5 min read

PCOS, Hair Loss And Hirsutism

The causes and treatments for PCOS body hair

20th May 2021 · 5 min read

Ask Rose: Sex After A Hysterectomy

How to regain confidence and ease back into a sex life after a hysterectomy

13th May 2021 · 8 min read

The Persistent Taboo Of Period Sex When You're Trans Or Non-Binary

We need to start including trans and non-binary experiences in the conversation around period pleasure

12th May 2021 · -4 min read

Feeling Suicidal Or Depressed While Pregnant Isn’t The Anomaly You Think It Is

Research shows it’s a common phenomenon, even with ‘happy’ pregnancies

5th May 2021 · 10 min read

Why Is My Period So Heavy?

Possible causes of a heavy flow and how to deal with them

27th April 2021 · 10 min read

Ask Rose: Does The Pandemic Mean I Missed My Chance To Have Kids?

What to do if lockdown left your hopes of starting a family in limbo

22nd April 2021 · 10 min read

Can Diet Improve Endometriosis Symptoms?

The relationship between endometriosis and nutrition is poorly understood. Here is what the research says

14th April 2021 · 5 min read

Ask Rose: Am I Her Queer Experiment?

What to do if a friend crosses your boundaries or makes you feel uncomfortable

8th April 2021 · 10 min read

Closing The Gender Health Gap Starts With Women In STEM

Why fixing the gender disparity in STEM and gynaecology is one way to improve women’s healthcare

7th April 2021 · 10 min read

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Carbon Neutral’?

How we offset our carbon footprint at Daye

1st April 2021 · 5 min read

The Gender Health Gap: Exploring The Role Of Language

How linguistic choices uphold and sustain health inequalities

31st March 2021 · 11 min read

Telemedicine Early Abortion During COVID-19

How the pandemic could make early abortion permanently more accessible

30th March 2021 · 5 min read

Ask Rose: How To Respond To #NotAllMen

How to have conversations about male violence against women with someone who says 'not all men"

25th March 2021 · 10 min read

CBD: Is It Safe To Use During Pregnancy And Breastfeeding?

What we know so far about using CBD while pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive

24th March 2021 · 5 min read

Women Are Self-Diagnosing Reproductive Health Conditions On Instagram

Social media is slowly replacing the traditional GP visit

23rd March 2021 · 12 min read

Why Are More Women Thinking About Freezing Their Eggs During The Pandemic?

COVID-19 has put many plans on hold, including plans to start a family

18th March 2021 · 10 min read

Why Nudes Should Be Considered A Part Of Sexual Health

Cases of revenge porn and image based sexual abuse have doubled since the start of the pandemic

16th March 2021 · 10 min read

Ask Rose: Why Do I Fantasise About Other People During Sex?

Is it just a fantasy? Is it cheating? We asked a sex expert

11th March 2021 · 10 min read

Should We Change The Way We Discuss Periods?

Everyone experiences periods differently, so why do so many people have a one-size-fits-all approach to menstruation?

9th March 2021 · 10 min read

What Is Spotting: Is Bleeding Between Periods Normal?

Why does spotting happen? Common causes for bleeding between periods, and when you should see a doctor

3rd March 2021 · 5 min read

Ask Rose: How To Deal With Low Libido During Lockdown

If the pandemic has killed your sex drive, you're not alone. Here's what to do if your libido is at an all time low

25th February 2021 · 10 min read

Is It Safe For Pregnant Women To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?

What we know so far about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

18th February 2021 · 5 min read

How To Spot The Signs Of Early Menopause

The symptoms of premature menopause, an often misdiagnosed condition

17th February 2021 · 8 min read

Ask Rose: To Peg Or Not To Peg

What is pegging? In this column, Rose Stokes and sex educator Ruby Rare share their advice for anyone wanting to experiment with pegging.

11th February 2021 · 10 min read

Is Vaginal Smell Normal, And What Does It Mean?

Your vagina probably smells fine, but if you notice an unusual vaginal odour, it could be due to these causes

9th February 2021 · 5 min read

Common Myths About Consent We Need To Debunk

Eight misconceptions about consent and sexual assault that we need to unlearn

3rd February 2021 · 5 min read

8 Period Symptoms No One Talks About That Are Perfectly Normal

From sore breasts to period poo and dry skin, here all the symptoms you can experience because of your menstrual cycle

27th January 2021 · 5 min read

Can Long-Term Effects Of COVID-19 Affect Your Period?

More and more women are reporting that COVID-19 has affected their menstrual cycle – what is the link?

14th January 2021 · 10 min read

What Is Fibromyalgia & Can It Cause Painful Periods?

Why women are more likely to have fibromyalgia, and how the menstrual cycle plays a role

7th January 2021 · 5 min read

Can Orgasms Help Relieve Period Pain?

Are the rumours true? What you need to know about sex and period pain relief.

17th December 2020 · 5 min read

Should You Get STI Tests In A Long-Term Relationship?

When you should get tested, regardless of your relationship status

15th December 2020 · 5 min read

How Having Periods Made Me A Better Man

Not everyone who gets a period is a woman, and having one helped me define manhood for myself

9th December 2020 · 10 min read

This Is Why You’re More Likely To Get Thrush On Your Period

What causes a yeast infection during and after your period, and how can you treat it?

2nd December 2020 · 8 min read

Navigating Public Toilets As A Trans Or Non-Binary Person

If peeing in public toilets is a challenge in itself, being a man who menstruates is top tier difficulty.

26th November 2020 · 8 min read

What It’s Like To Have A Period When You’re Trans Or Non-binary

Periods and gender dysphoria: For trans or non-binary people, periods are more than cramps and bleeding

19th November 2020 · 10 min read

Can Your Vagina "Bleach" Underwear?

Vaginal discharge keeps your vagina clean and healthy, but it can also ruin your underwear (sorry!)

11th November 2020 · 5 min read

Why Does My Clit Hurt?

The clit is made to feel good. But what if it feels bad? Clitoris pain is common, but you don’t have to tolerate it. Explore causes of clit pain and their solutions.

3rd November 2020 · 5 min read

Can Being On The Pill Cause Thrush And BV?

We asked a doctor how hormonal contraception affects your likelihood of vaginal infections

28th October 2020 · 5 min read

What Is Squirting?

Myth-busting female ejaculation

22nd October 2020 · 10 min read

How To Check For Breast Cancer: 8 Symptoms To Look Out For

Early signs of breast cancer you should know about

15th October 2020 · 10 min read

Can Gut Health Affect Vaginal Infections Like Thrush And BV?

The link between your bowels and vaginal microbiome

8th October 2020 · 12 min read

Why Personal Finance Is An Important Aspect Of Women's Health

How to plan for a positive financial future

30th September 2020 · 10 min read

What To Do If A Tampon Is Stuck Inside You

We asked a doctor for advice on what to do if you get a tampon stuck

23rd September 2020 · 5 min read

Vaginismus: Everything You Need To Know

What is vaginismus? Causes, diagnosis and treatment

15th September 2020 · 10 min read

Students Are Using University Confessions Pages As A Sex Ed Resource

The new RSE curriculum will be taught in schools from September, but current university students are having to turn to anonymous confessions pages to start conversations on sexual health

11th September 2020 · 10 min read

How Ovarian Transplants May Be The Future Of Menopause Treatment

New medical innovations promise an end to the symptoms of menopause, and even menopause itself. But is this something we should welcome?

4th September 2020 · 10 min read

Is It Possible To Sync Periods?

Do women's cycles really sync up, or is it just a myth?

26th August 2020 · 8 min read

What You Need To Know About The Intersectional Term ‘Womxn’

What it means, and why many people use it

19th August 2020 · 10 min read

The Relationship Between Sexual Health And Middle Eastern Women Is Changing

A new generation of safe spaces redefining Middle Eastern women's attitudes toward sexual health

14th August 2020 · 12 min read

How To Be Believed When Doctors Take Women’s Pain Less Seriously

What do you do when experts don’t have the best track record when it comes to listening to women about pain?

5th August 2020 · 10 min read

Why We Need To Champion The Sexual & Reproductive Rights Of People Of Colour

How Decolonising Contraception is helping Black and POC navigate the sexual health system

29th July 2020 · 10 min read

Mycoplasma Genitalium, The STI You've Never Heard Of

Everything you need to know about this new STI, and why it's on the rise

24th July 2020 · 5 min read

Why Daye Now Offers ProViotics

Say goodbye to thrush and BV

22nd July 2020 · 5 min read

Black Women, BV & Thrush: Why Are They Disproportionately Affected?

Not all vaginal microbiomes are the same – but more than just biology is at play

15th July 2020 · 8 min read

IUD 101: Busting Myths About The Copper Coil

Dispelling some of the most common misconceptions about the copper IUD

8th July 2020 · 5 min read

What I Wish I’d Known About Drink Spiking Before It Happened To Me

What are the signs of drink spiking, and what to do if you fall victim to this crime

3rd July 2020 · 8 min read

One-off Animal Testing At Daye

How and why we had to do these

2nd July 2020 · 5 min read

How Each Contraception Method Can Affect Your Period

Discover how different contraceptive methods impact your cycle, from side effects to bleeding patterns

1st July 2020 · 8 min read

Cervical Screening During COVID-19: Everything You Need To Know

The coronavirus pandemic put a strain on cervical cancer screening programmes, so here's what to do if you're due for a routine smear test

24th June 2020 · 10 min read

The Complex Relationship Between Pregnancy Tests & Women’s Rights

How the history of pregnancy tests shaped our reproductive rights

17th June 2020 · 8 min read

Bartholin Cysts: A Common Culprit For Vulva Swelling

What does a Bartholin cyst look like, and how do I treat it?

12th June 2020 · 4 min read

Health On Your Terms: Dr. Amile Inusa

"Whether or not you’re a doctor, we all receive the same social education"

10th June 2020 · 4 min read

Brown Or Black Period Blood? Here's What It Means

This is why the colour of your period blood can change, and what it indicates

5th June 2020 · 4 min read

A Period Sex Guide For Queer Women & People With Vulvas

How to have safe & fun sex during your period

3rd June 2020 · 5 min read

The Anti-Black History Of Contraception

How the contraceptive pill and contraceptive injection carry a racist past

29th May 2020 · 10 min read

Why Is It So Hard To Find The Right Method Of Contraception?

When it comes to contraceptive options, it's a bit like playing Russian roulette

27th May 2020 · 8 min read

4 Sexual Health Facts to Bust Common STI Myths

Breaking the sexual health stigma

20th May 2020 · 5 min read

Sporty And Skipped A Period? You Need To Know About RED-S

The signs and symptoms of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

13th May 2020 · 5 min read

Why Some Health Trends May Not Actually Work for Women

If you menstruate, your Infradian rhythm is an important piece of your health, and for many, it’s a missing piece

6th May 2020 · 6 min read

How Periods Can Affect Your Sleep

Turns out the menstrual cycle plays an important role in sleep issues

29th April 2020 · 6 min read

Tampons Vs. Menstrual Cups: Which One Is Better?

We compared the safety, comfort and sustainability of menstrual cups compared to Daye tampons

24th April 2020 · 4 min read

What My PTSD Taught Me About My Period

Getting treated for PTSD revealed a link to my menstrual cycle

22nd April 2020 · 6 min read

5 Myths About Emergency Contraception You Should Stop Believing

We enlisted the help of ellaOne to bust some myths around the morning after pill

17th April 2020 · 3 min read

Why You Can Get Migraines Before Your Period

Hormone headaches are a lot more common than you think

15th April 2020 · 5 min read

How Your Period Changes After Having A Baby

From post-partum bleeding, to irregular cycles and a heavier flow

8th April 2020 · 4 min read

What Is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

The common condition you’ve probably never heard of

1st April 2020 · 5 min read

My Hysterectomy Is Postponed Because Of COVID-19, And I Feel Selfish Crying About It

After more than 2 decades fighting crippling monthly pain, I’m upset 

25th March 2020 · 5 min read

PCOS & Weight

Why weight management is used as a treatment for PCOS, and why it's so hard to do

20th March 2020 · 8 min read

Taking Care Of Your Sexual Health During COVID-19

Advice on what to do if you need to access sexual and reproductive health services in the UK amid the coronavirus pandemic

20th March 2020 · 6 min read

We Need To Start Talking About PMDD

Lack of awareness around Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder means that it can be difficult to get help when you need it

13th March 2020 · 12 min read

HPV: Everything You Need To Know

All your questions about human papillomavirus, answered

4th March 2020 · 4 min read

Why Does My Vulva Hurt?

The reason why you might be experiencing vulvar pain

26th February 2020 · 4 min read

A Guide To Vaginal Probiotics

How do probiotics for vaginal health work?

21st February 2020 · 4 min read

The Gender Pain Gap, Explained

A dive into how female pain has historically been sidelined and dismissed

12th February 2020 · 6 min read

What Sexual Health Looks Like For These Black Disabled Women

The Triple Cripples explain why a one-size-fits-all approach to reproductive health doesn't work for all women

7th February 2020 · 6 min read

Does Exercising Really Help Relieve Period Pain?

Everything you need to know about working out on your period

31st January 2020 · 4 min read

Nutrition And The Menstrual Cycle

How the food you eat throughout the month can support your period and PMS symptoms

29th January 2020 · 6 min read

Is Hemp The Crop Of The Future?

Why we should be tapping into hemp's sustainable potential

24th January 2020 · 4 min read

The Difference Between Adenomyosis And Endometriosis

The common gynaecological condition you may not have heard about

17th January 2020 · 4 min read

How Stress Can Affect The Menstrual Cycle

Hint: it's because of hormones

10th January 2020 · 3 min read

How Your Period May Change As You Age

Get to know your flow, and how your cycle can vary throughout the years

30th December 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Sophie Hellyer

How she went from being a pro-surfer to fighting against ocean pollution and advocating for plastic-free periods

25th December 2019 · 6 min read

Why Is There No Hormonal Contraception For Men?

Of all 15 methods of contraception, only 2 are designed for cis men

16th December 2019 · 5 min read

BV And Thrush: What's The Difference?

What you need to know about the two conditions, how to spot them, and how to treat them

13th December 2019 · 5 min read

How To Treat And Prevent UTIs

Spoiler alert: don't believe the cranberry juice hype

6th December 2019 · 4 min read

Can CBD Improve Your Sex Life?

How to use CBD for better sex

29th November 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... BYBI

Meet the women redifying the concept of "natural beauty"

27th November 2019 · 3 min read

Lube And The Vaginal Microbiome: How To Choose The Safest Option

The wetter the better—but only if you're not harming your vaginal flora!

20th November 2019 · 4 min read

Why We Aren’t Speaking About FGM Enough

15th November 2019 · 6 min read

In Conversation With... Emily Warburton-Adams

What it means to be an SDG influencer, and the importance of holistic sustainability

13th November 2019 · 6 min read

Yes, Period Poo Is Real

Why you get constipation or diarrhoea around your period

11th November 2019 · 4 min read

What Are Uterine Fibroids?

How they affect periods and fertility

8th November 2019 · 4 min read

The Daye Values

Our guiding principles towards a bigger mission

7th November 2019 · 3 min read

5 Myths About The Contraceptive Pill

From infertility to weight gain

1st November 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... Zing Tsjeng

On what it really means to empower women

23rd October 2019 · 3 min read

Endometriosis Symptoms, And Why It's So Hard To Diagnose

Causes, treatments and the gender pain gap

18th October 2019 · 10 min read

What Having Cervical Cancer At 24 Taught Me About Sexual Health

"All I knew about 'down there' was that periods came out and penises went in"

14th October 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... Danielle Copperman

On the importance of slowing down and listening to your body

9th October 2019 · 5 min read

The Origin Of Daye

The trip to A&E that started Daye

7th October 2019 · 3 min read

PCOS: What You Need To Know

Myths, symptoms & treatment

4th October 2019 · 4 min read

In Conversation With... Tolly Dolly Posh

Meet The Teen Blogger Fighting For Sustainable Fashion

25th September 2019 · 4 min read

How Daye Organic Tampons Are Made

A deep dive on Daye's Nude and CBD tampons

23rd September 2019 · 5 min read

How To Have An Eco-Friendly Period

Tips and tricks for making your period less red and more green

16th September 2019 · 4 min read

A Year In Review

As Daye Turns 1, We Reflect On The Past 12 Months

13th September 2019 · 4 min read

In Conversation With... Tahmina Begum

Reconciling Culture, Faith And Research

11th September 2019 · 4 min read

Can I Stop Or Delay My Period?

Everything you need to know about delaying, shortening and stopping your period

9th September 2019 · 5 min read

Tips On Practising Good Vaginal Hygiene

No, you don't have to wash your vagina

6th September 2019 · 4 min read

Why Do Tampons Cost So Much?

Making Sense Of The Tampon Tax

2nd September 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Lisa & Alana Macfarlane

How To Improve Your Gut Health And Why It's Important

28th August 2019 · 3 min read

What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?

TSS symptoms, and why it's linked to tampons

26th August 2019 · 3 min read

The Pros and Cons Of Different Forms Of Contraception

How to find the right form of contraception for you

19th August 2019 · 8 min read

In Conversation With... NHS Doctors Dr. Amile & Dr. Suba

The Creators Of The Life After The Letters Podcast On Health, And What It's Like To Be A Doctor

14th August 2019 · 5 min read

How Your Vaginal Discharge Changes During Your Cycle

And How To Spot Unhealthy Discharge

12th August 2019 · 5 min read

A Guide To Every Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle

And How To Live Your Best Life Accordingly

9th August 2019 · 4 min read

What Is Tampon Fibre Loss?

The Truth About Shedding And Bacterial Infections

29th July 2019 · 3 min read

Daye's Guide To Sustainability

A Glossary Of Environmental Terms

24th July 2019 · 5 min read

In Conversation With... Kim Loliya

How This Founder Treated Her Vaginismus By Becoming Sex Positive

17th July 2019 · 5 min read

How To Dose CBD Correctly

The Ultimate Guide To Bioavailability

15th July 2019 · 4 min read

Redefining Motherhood, Loneliness and Community

The Founder Of Peanut On How To Make Friends As A New Mum

1st July 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Anna Hushlak & Billie Quinlan

Your Guide To Mindful Sex

19th June 2019 · 5 min read

The Real Reason Some People Don't Get Smear Tests

It's Not Always Down To Embarrassment

12th June 2019 · 4 min read

In Conversation With... Jemma Finch

The Co-Founder Of "Stories Behind Things" On Conscious And Mindful Consumption

5th June 2019 · 3 min read

Holistic Period Pain Remedies Through the Ages

Queen Victoria Was Ahead Of The Curve On The CBD Front

3rd June 2019 · 3 min read

Meet Your Vaginal Microbiome & The Bacteria In Your Vagina

How your vaginal microbiome protects you from infections, and how to take care of it

31st May 2019 · 4 min read

The Evolution Of Period Products

A Brief History Of Menstrual Hygiene

28th May 2019 · 3 min read

In Conversation With... Lynn Enright

The Author of "Vagina: A Re-Education" On Vulvas, Health And Life

23rd May 2019 · 4 min read

An Expert Guide To Preventing Burnout

Learning To Manage Stress And The Importance Of Chilling Out

18th May 2019 · 5 min read

How The Menstrual Cycle Can Affect Mental Health

Understanding the relationship between mental health and the menstrual cycle

15th May 2019 · 5 min read

Why Period Pain Is a Universal Health Problem

Social and cultural taboos have kept it behind closed doors for too long

18th April 2019 · 4 min read

Why STI Tests Don't Depend on Promiscuity

18th April 2019 · 4 min read

The Issue With How We Talk About Self-Care

Commodifying self-care carries the risk of trivialising mental health

18th April 2019 · 3 min read