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A Complete Guide to Your First Gynaecologist Visit.

What to expect from your first gyno visit - from when to make that first appointment, what to ask, and what to expect. With tips from our resident expert OBGYN, Dr. Ni...

Why do I have a heavy period and how do I stop it?

Sometimes when it rains, it pours. If you find yourself changing your pad every hour or two, or have large clots in your period flow, you may have menorrhagia, a.k.a, ...

Endometriosis: Symptoms & Fertility - all your qns, answered.

Discover everything you need to know about endometriosis & fertility - from its symptoms, to how it may impact pregnancy. We deep dive into all your common questions.

SIGNS, STAGES & CHANGES DURING PUBERTY.

Hormonal shifts, mood swings and body changes... sounds scary but it's not so bad if you know what to expect, Moxette. Welcome to the puberty party.

SYMPTOMS & SIGNS OF PERIOD VS. PREGNANCY.

Navigating the monthly dance between "is it my period or am I pregnant?" is like deciphering a hormonal riddle. Here's a little cheat sheet on the overlapping symptoms...

WHAT IS POSTMENSTRUAL SYNDROME & ITS SYMPTOMS?

POV: you've conquered your period, and just when you think you're in the clear of the hormonal shenanigans, bam – Postmenstrual syndrome hits the scene. Here's what yo...

What does my discharge mean? (updated!)

We talk colour, consistency, how it can change throughout your menstrual cycle, and when it's time to get checked by your Doc.

YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QNS ON TIKTOK - PART 2

From what a heavy period is, to what's normal when it comes to discharge, Miss Moxie has the answers you want (and need) to know. Join the convo on TikTok @moxieHQ.

THE ULTIMATE POSTPARTUM GIFTBOX (AND IT'S UNDER $100).

All the things you need for post-birth care: from post-birth cooling pads, to chocolate, to mini hotties & more. Recommendations from a doula and new Mum.

"WHY DOES MY VAGINA SMELL BAD?"

A common FAQ - so common, we penned a blog about it. This is vagina smells, explained - including what's 'normal' and when it's time to get things checked out.

Post-birth care down there: when & how to use warm & cold for soothing.

Here's how to use both most effectively, with some thoughtful advice from the experts.

Postpartum bleeding & periods: what to expect after birth.

Your go-to guide for that post-birth bleed and what to expect when your period re-enters the chat.

VAGINAL TEARING & LABOUR: UNDERSTANDING, PREVENTION & CARE.

What to do if and when you tear down there, with help from the experts.

My mind-blowing session with a Somatic Sexologist.

My session with a Somatic Sexologist was not what I expected. It was mind-blowing, to say the least. Here's what I discovered.

How seeing a sexologist led to my endo diagnosis.

One woman's journey from diagnosis, to laparoscopy, to now. A (very) personal account by Asheda Weekes.

YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED PERIOD QNS ON TIKTOK.

From period seggs, to period clots, to "we've got how many holes?!" here are your most FAQs about periods on @MoxieHQ TikTok.

8 HABITS TO HELP RELIEVE STRESS AND ANXIETY.

Life is good at throwing us curve-balls that create stress, worry and anxiety; but there are some super simple ways that can help you stay on your a-game.

PERIOD PROGRESS REPORT 2022.

Here's what's new in the period progress process: from a packaging (c)update, to upcycling, to how we're championing more progressive menstruation conversations.

"Can I swim whilst on my period?"

Is it safe? Can I get an infection? Will my flow attract sharks? Here are the (real) facts.

THIS IS MOXIE: DOONE ROISIN, AUSTRALIAN YOUNG ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR 2022.

Hype-girling, book publishing and podcast royalty reigning.

How to self-check your breasts/chest.

Learn how to get familiar with your ‘normal’, what to look out for, and when to get checked (note: always, if in doubt!). Do it now, save for later and tell your friends.

THIS IS MOXIE: Matilda Chambers of Proof Bakehouse.

We caught up with the genius behind the whimsical, vivid, multi-tiered cake marvels herself to rehash small-business highs, valuable blunders, and the gift of joy-giving.

THE STAGES OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE, EXPLAINED.

Your menstrual cycle is more than just a period. We break-down the four phases, their functions, symptoms, and how to best nurture yourself during each one.

THIS IS MOXIE: Mia Klitsas, Founder of Moxie.

Celebrating 17 years of Moxie with our leading Moxette. Mia talks finding the mojo, meaning and motivation to build a change-making brand.

Menstrual cup feel like it's falling out? DW, there's a fix for that.

That uncomfortable feeling when your menstrual cup is slipping down - or worse, out of - your vagina 😳 Here's why, and what to do about it.

THIS IS MOXIE: MONIQUE BARTON. Model, marketer, feminist foodie.

Mon has little time for anything that doesn’t stand for something, nurture her community or involve harnessing the best version of 'the self'. That’s moxie to us. Dig in.

WHAT IS PCOS AND HOW DO I KNOW THE SIGNS?

We answer all your FAQs on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS); from the tell-tale symptoms, to diagnosis, to how it's treated.

What I learned when I saw a pelvic physiotherapist.

Getting under the pelvic floor and over a heavy flow of anxiety. A personal account by Asheda Weekes.

WHO GETS PERIODS? PEOPLE GET PERIODS.

Four trans and nonbinary people share what it’s like to get their period. Interviews by Xenia E for Moxie.

HOW TO HAVE 'THE PERIOD TALK' WITH YOUR KID.

Start the convo early, speak openly and speak often. Here's a helpful guide on how to create a safe space and open dialogue around first periods.

THIS IS MOXIE: SOPHIE MCINTYRE. GIVER, FEEDER, UNITER OF NEW FRIENDS.

We talk love languages, dinner parties and how to indulge your girlfriend during a particularly diabolical period.

THE 411 ON VAGINAL INTIMATE WIPES.

Intimate wipes are great for unexpected spills in private places, but not all are made equal. Here's what to look out for.

This is Moxie: Sabina McKenna. Curator, Writer, Movement-Leader.

On honouring the beauty of being many different things, chasing your dream(s), and the rare relationship she has with her period.

The hymen: a myth to be broken.

Contrary to popular belief, a hymen can’t break, shatter or disappear. And what does it have to do with 'virginity', if anything at all?

How to unleash your Moxie in 2022.

Realistic and roadtested ways to be your most authentic self on this lap of the sun.

THIS IS MOXIE: ALISHA WILLIAMS, FOUNDER OF ROSEWELL.

Moxettes, meet Alisha: game-changer, self-starter, revolutioniser. We talk all things sexual wellness (incl. period sex - naturally).

WHAT IS PMDD AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT US?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a more debilitating extension of PMS that can severely affect daily life - here's how to diagnose and manage it.

THIS IS MOXIE: MUKISA MBUNSU. CAT-WALKER, CONTENT CREATOR, TRUTH-TELLER.

We talk about the 'how' and the what-the-hell-do-you-do-when-your-period-gets-in-the-way of on-duty and off-duty life (spoiler: be kind to yourself).

How to clean your vagina & vulva (spoiler: it doesn't involve steam!).

As it turns out, your vagina is self-cleaning - huzzah! So best to just let it do it's thing. Your vulva, on the other hand (the outer bits) can be (carefully) cleaned...

YOUR ORGANIC TAMPON QUESTIONS, ANSWERED (AND MYTHS DE-BUNKED).

Are organic cotton tampons better for you? Can you still get TSS if you use organic cotton tampons? We answer your FAQs and de-bunk some common misconceptions.

MEET MOXIE ORGANICS - PLANET FRIENDLY(ER) PERIOD CARE.

We looked at our environmentally-friendly-selves in the mirror and said: BE FRIENDLY(ER). This is now what that looks like.

This is Moxie: Maggie Zhou. Writer, Producer, Chit-chatter.

For the girl who somehow manages to ‘do it all’, Maggie is still one helluva stickler for downtime and going easy on ourselves in lieu of glorifying manic workloads. H...

Period progress report.

We’re working to be a better, more inclusive and honest period-care brand. Here’s what’s changed (and, what's new!).

PERIODS, SEX & VAGINISMUS - a chat with writer Taylor Richardson.

We caught up with freelance writer Taylor Richardson to chat about the intersection between periods, vaginismus and how it can impact your sex life.

THIS IS MOXIE: Ruby Staley. Dream dresser, rampant writer, PMS-haver.

We touch on recent write-ups, contraception and faraway photoshoots.

How to clean (and care for) your menstrual cup.

Here's how to ensure your trusty planet friendly(er), reusable period pal lasts you years and years.

WHY DO OUR PERIODS SYNC UP?

You and your best mate find yourselves menstruating at the same time. Coincidence? Science seems unsure. Words by guest writer Anna Charisiou.

Meet Lucy Lube - setting a new standard in sexual wellness.

LUCY's founders tell us how they created this conscious, clean and considered personal lubricant with only 7 ingredients (and a ton of determination).

Period Flu: Why your body aches before your cycle.

Feeling sick before your period? It might not be ‘nothing.’

WHAT'S 'NORMAL' when it comes to your period? (updated!).

Should a period last more than 7 days? Is there something wrong if you miss a period (or 3)? Learn more about what is and isn't considered 'normal'.