Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this comic implied that menstrual cups do not pose a risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Research has shown that some women have experienced TSS from menstrual cups.
For more than 15 years, I used tampons and pads. Every time I had my period, I was totally disconnected from my menstrual flow. After much hesitation, I decided to try the menstrual cup, and everything changed forever.
When my plants wither, it feels like a reflection of my own setbacks
Taking care of myself and my plants can be an uphill battle
Kate not Katie: Why I dropped the ‘i’ in my name
As I got older, my name started to feel like a too-small sweater
