VITROPICS KNOWLEDGE HUB

No matter how open a parent is, the inevitable sex talk can still sometimes come as a surprise!

We’ve been doing our homework on the matter and have put together a short guide from our findings to provide some ideas and tips to help get you started and feel more prepared.

Period myths, we’ve heard them all!

From getting attacked by sharks to passing out from blood loss, having a period means, unfortunately, we are still privy to many an old wives’ tale.

With so much information out there, it can be difficult to sieve out the facts amongst the fiction, that’s why we’ve done the hard work for you!

Establishing a daily routine that works for you can help you remain calm, efficient and give you the right mindset to ready to tackle whatever lies ahead.

This can take some trial and error but to kick us off we’ve tapped into the daily habits of 5 successful women for some inspiration.

To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day, we thought we would open up the conversation, challenge the stigma and try to make sense of that messy relationship between our menstrual cycle and our mental health. 

Within a 28-day cycle our complexion can change drastically; from crystal clear one minute to breakouts the next, super dry and flaky to oily and shiny. We just can’t win.

However, by understanding your hormones and how they change throughout your cycle, you can use this knowledge to build a skincare plan to achieve glowing skin on a 365-day loop!

Doctors get it. Moms get it. Influencers get it.

In today’s fast-paced world of expanding work hours, productivity shaming and an “always-on” culture, burnout isn’t selective with who it devours.

Appearing “busy” at all times is now seen as a good thing and those juggling a multitude of tasks at once are considered admirable. 

In 2015, 60% of work absenteeism in Ireland was related to stress and a staggering 75%- 90% of GP visits today involve patients reporting high levels of anxiety. 

With the rapid rise in employee wellbeing programmes and a culture obsessed with mindfulness, why are we still experiencing such a high percentage of burnout?

Self-care is important all month long but it is often most impactful during your period when your mind and body can need it the most. 

There are so many self-care tips out there but we’ve put together a list of our 5 favourites that can help improve your period.