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The Science Behind Menthol for Pain Relief

The Science Behind Menthol for Pain Relief

Menthol is the active ingredient inside of our LILAS Feminine Pain Relief Patches. Extracted in crystalized form from natural mint oils, menthol is...

3 Fast Facts on Reusable Pads and Sustainability

We have to navigate the balance between what's safe and clean for us and what's safe and clean for the environment; this ordeal naturally involves ...

Cycle Syncing: Embracing the Hormone Swing

Have you ever wondered why there are certain times when it's easier to stay on task than others? Have you noticed that there are certain times of ...

Women are 4X more likely than men to have Seasonal Affective Disorder

We often underestimate the ways our environment shapes our moods and general well-beings. We may feel happier when there’s sunshine or sleepier whe...

Community Snapshot: Sustainable Period Products

As we at LILAS Wellness continue to advocate for further period equity, we have to be sure that expansion of menstrual product access incorporates ...

5 Tips for Healthier Skin in the Winter

For many people, cold and dry winter air makes their skin more susceptible to itching, peeling, and burning. So, how should we do our part in prote...

3 Innovations in Cervical Cancer Prevention

According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization, January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. An estim...

LILAS Fall Internship Reflections

As we become accustomed to the winter weather and we launch into a new year, LILAS Wellness wants to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of ou...

Menstrual Cups and Sustainable Periods

Does sustainability just make period equity more complicated? Well, not necessarily. As something that plays a critical role in a variety of social...

The Tea on Vitamin D in the Winter

When we think of vitamin D, we often think of sunshine and safely basking in the warm rays. Sunshine is after all one of the most accessible sourc...

Community Snapshot: 2021 New Year’s Resolutions

One of our 2021 new year’s resolutions for 2021 at LILAS is to better reflect how much you all, our incredible wellness community, mean to us. To ...

In the Spirit of Holiday Giving: 10 Women’s Wellness Organizations to Support

As we continue to social distance and wear masks, we can still turn our hearts to service and generosity. In the spirit of holiday giving, here are...

Beyond the Cramps: 5 Lesser Known PMS Symptoms

Sometimes, when we consider menstruation, we may be tempted to oversimplify the experience of it. Usually, abdominal cramps get most of the spotlig...