20 Ways to Practice Sustainability While Social Distancing It’s a weird and anxious time in our world right now. It’s a time where we think about our day to day freedoms and habits that we often take for granted. It’s also a time where we can feel unsure of what to do with ourselves. To be truthful, I am not upset about partaking in social distancing in the slightest. This is my introverted self’s dream. I’m viewing this time as a way to slow down, a time to look inward, and a time to do whatever I want with those extra hours away from my computer. If you’re someone who is bouncing off the walls, dying to talk to people, and...
The Wonderful World of the V by: Ruby Vee It’s an incredible self-cleaning microcosm; it’s able to produce orgasms; and it can deliver a baby, Honestly, for such an incredible organ, the vagina doesn’t get nearly enough air time. So what’s up down there? The vagina is an internal muscular tract that ends with the cervix, a donut-shaped passageway that goes between the uterus and the vaginal canal. The cervix opens slightly during menstruation to allow blood to pass through and dilates fully just before birth. Because the vagina ends at the cervix, there’s no way that something like a tampon could get “lost” inside, a common concern. If you do accidentally push a tampon string inside the body along...
Making a Statement with Tatyana Fazlalizadeh (@tlynnfaz) By Carolina Gazal (@caro__prints) Last week, I decided to switch up my routine and take advantage of all the opportunities New York City has to offer. After leaving work, I turned a corner and walked to Apple Fifth Avenue, where only a couple of weeks earlier, thousands of people had lined up to buy the new iPhone. This particular Apple was hosting an Art Lab hosted by artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, who is known to create thought provoking murals of women throughout NYC. The Art Labs were a part of the Big Draw Festival, a movement created in collaboration with artists across NYC to support creativity using technology. Excited to use the new Apple...
3 Ways to Focus on Wellness at Work Boston has been named one of the fittest and most hardworking cities in the country. With over forty hours dedicated to the workplace, where do you find time to practice wellness and self care? It pushes you to get a little creative and we’re giving you three wellness tips to implement during your 9 to 5. Hydrate It’s the little things. Hydration goes a long way. It increases energy, promotes clear skin, and naturally cleanses toxins from the body. With the holidays being right around the corner, it is time to add a swagged up water bottle to your wish list. Encourage your coworkers to increase their water consumption water as well....
Viv spotted in Boston The Viv team was spotted all around Boston over the last few weeks! We had the opportunity to visit a few co-working spaces, participate in networking events, and attend the She+ Geeks Out Summit! It was great to get out into the world and talk to the community about the problem we’re trying to solve. Our goal is to build an empowering brand through education for all who bleed while bringing awareness to the barriers that make period products accessible. The bottom line is we need to save our planet and switching to sustainable and earth friendly period care, will get us one step closer. If you spoke to us at a recent event, we thank...
