Is the idea of wearing a sea sponge as a menstrual product, during period sex, or as a form of contraception, appealing to you?  The internet is full of information about bleached and cotton…

So your sponge has arrived, but as you take it out of the packaging, it feels rock hard! How on earth will THAT be comfortable? There are three vital steps to prepping your sponge…

Disclosure: This site is sponsored by Natural Intimacy S.L., a producer of IntimateCare sponges which are frequently used as menstrual sponges. That doesn’t mean though that you too won’t come to the same conclusion…

The white, sterile looking classic tampon is made to give the impression that it is the safest period solution out there.  That’s what you would assume if you were judging by the cover. But…

A sponge that has absorbed fluid is heavier and therefore sits lower in the vaginal canal. So just reach up and grasp the sponge with two fingers to remove. If you have difficulty, or…

Menstrual sponges can be purchased online and in person from specialty shops that sell other reusable menstrual products (RUMPS) like menstrual cups, period pants or cloth pads. They are also available on various websites as well as…

Yes, but you need to think if your flow would necessitate changing out your sponge within 8 hours, or however long, before you awake.…

Natural sponges, of course!…

Well yes and no. In short, the FDA say you can’t market them. However, if you are caught in posession of a menstrual sponge you won’t get sent to Guantanamo Bay. The FDA And…

Despite tens of thousands of women in the UK having tried sea sponges for better period control, menstrual sponges In The U.K are still not a mainstream product so you won’t find them in…

Many women want to enjoy sex during their periods but don’t want to be bothered by the presence of blood. Cut Your Sponge Down For Period Sex When we talk of period sex with…

We recommend the Natural Intimacy brand of sponges. They supply boxes of two, unbleached Mediterranean sponges which have been hand selected for their optimum shape, to be used as IntimateCare sponges. Each sponge has…

Hands down, unbleached Mediterranean sponges are the best quality sponges when used for menstruation. Put simply, their density allows them to absorb more liquids and also makes them stronger so they won’t tear as…

Before you buy a regular tampon from your pharmacy or supermarket it has probably travelled thousands of miles already. If not the tampon itself then the cotton it’s made from surely has. To keep…

Of the thousands of sponge species that exist only a few are apt for menstrual sea sponges and these can only be found in certain areas of the Mediterranean Sea and the Caribbean. The…

The species of sponge which are used for personal care, cleansing, exfoliating and also as menstrual sponges, are naturally dark brown, not naturally blonde. Many years ago it was discovered that with the right…

Remember how it took a few tries before you figured out which tampons size worked best for you?  Understanding which size of menstrual sponge works best is similar! It might take a bit of…

Natural sea sponges are the most natural, eco-friendly, and comfortable way to manage your period. Like all other reusable products, they take a bit of effort to clean, but clean menstrual sponges are essential…

Menstrual sponges can be synthetic or natural sponges which have a shape, optimised for vaginal insertion with the intention of absorbing menstrual flow. Used in some Mediterranean communities for thousands of years, natural sea…