Managing your period at school: a teen guide
Getting your period at school can feel like a big deal. But with a bit of planning (and knowing you’re not alone), you’ll see it’s totally manageable. Here’s how to...
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The DAME Guide to Your Period
Your body is changing in big, brilliant ways — and getting your first period is one of them. This guide is here to help you understand what’s going on, answer...
Playing sport on your period: your guide to staying confident and active
Getting your first period doesn’t mean sitting out of PE or skipping football practice. In fact, exercise can actually help reduce cramps, boost your energy, and lift your mood. The...
The importance of regular breast self-checking
Breast health is about more than just lumps We’re all told to check our boobs once a month — and for good reason. Spotting a lump early can save your...
Pesticides in Tampons: What You Need to Know (and How to Stay Safe)
On 28 May 2025, The Guardian broke a story that should never have needed breaking:Tampons sold in UK stores contain glyphosate — a toxic pesticide linked to cancer — at...
Not all confidence is created equal
What does real confidence look like? Joanna Gilroy shares the moment that changed her career, her fight against toxic confidence, and how she’s reshaping culture at Balfour Beatty — one...
Confidence isn’t lost - it’s stolen.
Why do girls lose confidence after puberty — and how can we help them get it back? Award-winning Vodafone D&I Lead Dorothy Oduguwa shares her story of overcoming self-doubt, the...
How Period Product Dispensers Enhance Workplace Wellness
IntroductionWorkplace wellness is more than just offering ergonomic chairs or healthy snacks—it's about addressing every need of your team. Innovative period product dispensers are emerging as an unexpected but crucial...
Endometriosis Awareness: What Not to Say and How to Offer Real Support
Endometriosis affects 1.5 million people in the UK, yet it's widely misunderstood. Learn what NOT to say, how to offer real support, and why listening matters this Endometriosis Awareness Month.
Harnessing Your Cycle: How to Work With Your Period, Not Against It
The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle 🌝Your cycle isn’t just about your period—it’s a full hormonal rhythm with distinct phases, each impacting your energy and mindset in different ways....
Greenwashing in Period Care: How to Spot the Real Deal
Greenwashing—when brands mislead consumers about how sustainable they really are—is rampant in the industry. So how do you separate the genuinely eco-friendly from the marketing spin? Let’s break it down.
Periods After Birth: What to Expect and How to Support Your Body
Your first period after birth is a reminder of how incredible your body is—it’s recovering, recalibrating, and finding its new normal. Whether it arrives quickly or takes its time, know...
5 Ways Tampon Dispensers Improve Guest Experience in Hospitality
Meta Description: IntroductionIn today’s competitive hospitality industry, guest experience is everything. With an increasing focus on sustainable, inclusive amenities, modern tampon dispensers are making a real difference. In this post,...
The Mindset Shift : Why Sustainability is the New Normal
Period care is shifting like recycling before it—what was once the norm is now outdated. Disposable products filled with plastic and toxins are being replaced by sustainable alternatives. Just as...
Why Period Product Dispensers Matter in Healthcare
Patients Deserve Better Hospitals and clinics stock everything from tissues to toothbrushes for patients. So why do period products still get left out? Over half of employees surveyed had missed...
Introducing DAME’s Disposable Organic Cotton Period Pads: A New Step Towards a Greener Future
DAME introduces disposable organic cotton period products to make sustainability accessible to more people. Toxin-free, biodegradable, and made with GOTS-certified organic cotton, these products encourage small, impactful changes. They act...
Your Child's First Period
Supporting Your Child Through Puberty and Periods: A Comprehensive Guide Navigating the journey of your child transitioning into adolescence can be both exciting and overwhelming. Think of it as...
Why Universities Need Period Product Dispensers
Periods Shouldn’t Get in the Way of Education 1 in 10 students in the UK has struggled to afford period products.* That’s one too many. No one should miss lectures...
The Problem with Steel Period Product Dispensers
Clunky, Expensive, Outdated. There’s a Better Way. Steel tampon dispensers have been around for decades. And guess what? They haven’t changed. They’re heavy, costly, and they don’t fit modern spaces....
DAME's new eco-period product dispensers
DAME’s Sustainable Dispensers: Revolutionising Period Care At DAME, we’re always challenging the status quo. Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re thrilled to introduce...
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