Period

Why simple organic standards are simply not enough (in my world)

Why simple organic standards are simply not eno...

When I started nookees, people told me that regular cotton might be fine and organic certification mostly is just marketing. But here's what kept me up at night:Our vaginal tissue...

Self-emptying period disc: How it works and why it’s a game-changer

Self-emptying period disc: How it works and why...

When I first started using a menstrual disc, I was already excited about how much freedom it gave me. No more worrying about leaks during long days, no more skipping...

The big two of being an entrepreneur

The big two of being an entrepreneur

As part of an interview, I got recently asked what I think are the two most important characteristics of being an entrepreneur. One of them I already described here quite often...

Eco-friendly period products: Better for you, better for the planet

Eco-friendly period products: Better for you, b...

When I started nookees, my goal was clear - I wanted a period product that was good for my body and the environment. Traditional period products, from tampons to disposable...

A store full of toxic period products

A store full of toxic period products

I went through the aisle of a drugstore in New York and couldn't believe what I saw. Or let's say, what I did not see. I was scanning all the...

How to clean a menstrual disc? The easy way to keep your nookees DISC fresh

How to clean a menstrual disc? The easy way to ...

When I started offering a menstrual disc as part of the nookees product range, it wasn’t just because I wanted to sell another period product - I genuinely needed a...