January loves a big promise. New habits. New routines. New you.
But your body doesn’t reset on January 1st. Hormones don’t work to calendar years. And your period doesn’t suddenly become easier just because you’ve decided this is the year you’ll get everything together.
If January is going to be a fresh start, it doesn’t have to be loud or demanding. It can be quieter. Simpler. More in tune with how your body actually works.
Some fresh starts that don’t ask too much of you. These might be:
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Going to bed without scrolling for half an hour first.
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Drinking water before coffee.
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Wearing the jumper instead of pretending you’re not cold.
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Unfollowing accounts that make you feel behind.
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Letting a habit fade instead of forcing a new one.
None of these require a personality overhaul. They just make daily life a bit kinder.
Simple fresh starts you can make with your period.
Your menstrual cycle already gives you built-in moments to check in. Each period is information, not something to power through.
Some fresh starts for your period might look like:
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Track one thing, not everything: you don’t need a colour-coded spreadsheet. Noting when your period starts, how heavy it is, or how you feel can reveal useful patterns over time.
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Stop normalising discomfort: Leaks, irritation and pain aren’t things you have to put up with. They’re signs that something isn’t working as well as it could.
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Choose products that work better: Fewer changes, fewer leaks, and less mental load can make a real difference to how your period feels day to day.
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Let rest count during your period: If your energy dips, that’s not a lack of motivation. It’s biology. Working with it is a fresh start in itself.
None of these require discipline or a personality overhaul. Just a bit of attention.
Why better period care matters.
Period care isn’t a small detail. You use it for thousands of hours over your lifetime. How it performs matters.
Products that don’t fit properly, don’t absorb well, or rely on unnecessary plastics can mean more leaks, more irritation and more stress every month. Over time, that adds up.
Better period care is designed to work with your body, not against it. It lasts longer, performs better and doesn’t rely on you pushing through discomfort.
Switching isn’t about being “better” or ticking the right boxes. It’s about choosing something that actually makes your period easier to live with.
If it’s been on your “I’ll get round to it” list.
A lot of people think about changing their period care for months, sometimes years, before doing anything about it.
January doesn’t have to be the month you change everything. It can just be the moment you stop putting this one thing off.
Not to transform yourself. Just to make your period a bit better.
A fresh start, made easier.
If now feels like the right time, we’re offering 20% off period care. Plus free shipping when you spend £30 or more. The offer runs until 31st January. Bundles aren’t included but everything else is fair game.
January fresh starts don’t have to be big. Sometimes they’re just simple ways to take better care of your period.
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