15 Black Woman-Owned Vaginal & Menstrual Health Brands to Shop Now

These Black woman-owned wellness brands will help you level up your vulvar, vaginal, and period care.

With commonplace rituals like “Self-Care Sunday,” the concept of caring for yourself has become all the rage these past few years. What typically comes to mind when you think of self-care? Skincare, bath salts, mindfulness, perhaps a massage… But, do you ever think about your vulva and vagina? I say they deserve some TLC, too. These innovative brands will have you feelin’ fine in no time!

Clean & Cute

Founder: Dr. Tosha Rogers
Website: cleanandcute.shop

Invented by Dr. Tosha Rogers, Clean & Cute™ is an all-natural, hypoallergenic panty wash designed to keep your vulva free from irritation, itchiness, redness, and swelling. Dr. Rogers created this panty wash to ward off vaginal infections by replacing the typically harsh detergents many of us use to wash our clothes. Ain’t nobody got time for moldy, bacteria-laden underwear! Keep your panties so fresh and so clean with Clean & Cute™ panty wash.

Ebi

Founder: Breighl Robbins
Website: weareebi.com

Ebi is here for all my plant-based lovers out there. With a background in public health, Founder & CEO Breighl Robbins created Ebi as a holistic solution for self-care after childbirth. Ebi’s products are organic, hand-crafted, and designed to address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of postpartum. From a nourishing body oil to organic cotton nipple pads, Ebi provides a dreamy online shopping oasis to deliver healthy postpartum experiences for all.

Femi 

Founder: Davielle Jackson
Website: femisecrets.com

Armed with a degree in biology, CEO and Founder, Davielle Jackson, set out to create high-quality, chemical-free products for period care, particularly for those of us with a heavier flow. What she came up with was Femi’s signature product, the Pretty Panty – a stylish disposable period-absorbent panty to keep you feeling kewt and protected throughout your period.

Femi also carries organic pads, liners, and wipes, and offers a subscription box so you’re always prepared. Because in the words of Will Smith, “If you stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready.” And to quote Tiffany Haddish, “She reaaaaady!” (aka you, the next time you get your period)

Femly

Founder: Arion Long
Website: femlybox.com

Founder and CEO, Arion Long, started Femly after being diagnosed with (and recovering from) a cervical tumor linked to chemicals in popular period products. Wow! Talk about a resilient entrepreneur. When it comes to your period, it’s time we all made the switch to toxic-free menstrual products. Since switching to organic products, I’ve honestly noticed a major shift in comfort. Whether you’re interested in 100% organic cotton pads or 100% medical-grade silicone menstrual cups, Femly has OPTIONS. Which will you choose?

#HappyPeriod

Founder: Chelsea VonChaz
Website: hashtaghappyperiod.org

#HappyPeriod exists to eliminate period stigma and poverty. The initiative takes an inclusive approach to provide access to menstrual health education and safe products to anyone that is homeless, low-income, and/or living in poverty. Seeing a homeless woman with blood-stained undergarments was the catalyst for Chelsea VonChaz and her mother, Cherryl Warner, to start #HappyPeriod in 2015.

The organization has since evolved into a movement that is eradicating the shame and stigmas associated with periods and democratizing access to menstrual products for those in need. You can shop #HappyPeriod merch, become an ambassador, or make a (tax-deductible) donation to help facilitate menstrual health education and menstrual product distribution. 

HateTheDot

Founder: Janice Miyoshi Days
Website: HateTheDot Mailing List

Launching this Fall (2020), Hate the Dot provides chemical-free, plant-based period products, self-care treats, and menstrual health education. In response to COVID-19’s impact on menstrual product access, HateTheDot launched 5000tampons.com to distribute 5,000 tampons to menstruators in need. We looooove to see it! 

The Honey Pot Company

Founder: Bea Dixon
Website: thehoneypot.co

Honey Pot is the first plant-based care system that cleanses, protects, and balances your vagina. Founder Bea Dixon says that she was inspired to create The Honey Pot Company after suffering from bacterial vaginosis for months without relief and dreaming of an ancestor who encouraged her to heal herself. She went on to found Honey Pot, providing chemical-free menstrual and vulva care products to the masses. Honey Pot is sold online and by a variety of retailers (including Targét!).

Their all-natural pads and tampons are herbal-infused and chemical-free, designed to create a “cooling” effect that is both protective and soothing. The Honey Pot Company also carries a luxurious soothing lavender vulva cream for critical relief and boric acid and herb suppositories to ward off infection and irritation. Oh, and they partner with #HappyPeriod! Double win.

jD Bath Co.

Founder: Jazmine Duke
Website: jDBathCo.com

Turns out, most bath bombs are actually not vagina-friendly. As a self-proclaimed “avid bath lover,” Jazmine Duke set out to change that by sourcing organic, handcrafted ingredients to level up your bath game. Beyond luscious bath soaks, jD Bath Co. also offers organic aromatic soaps and luxurious oils that will calm your spirit and your skin. Go ahead and take some “me time.” You definitely deserve it.

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Kushae

Founder: Dr. Barb, OB/GYN and Kimba Williams, “The Natural Diva”
Website: kushae.com

By now, we can all agree that toxic ingredients have got to go. OBYGN Dr. Barb and former pharmaceutical sales consultant Kimba Williams agreed and joined forces to develop KUSHAE, with a shared mission to “whip up effective, yet gentle, naturally-based feminine care products and pH balanced, created by women, for women.”

LOOM

Founder: Erica Chidi Cohen
Website: loomhq.com

Founded by educator, author, and birth doula Erica Chidi Cohen, LOOM is an online learning platform for sexual and reproductive health. Their mission is to offer empowered education on everything from periods and sex to pregnancy and menopause.

OUI The People

Founder: Karen Young
Website: ouithepeople.com

“OMG I love ingrown hairs!” …said no one ever. OUI the People creates products to take your self-care to the next level. Such as? For starters, meet The Single, OUI’s gorgeous single-blade razor for sensitive skin, available in matte black, matte gold, and rose gold. I mean, hello shower upgrade! This razor will give you a closer shave and make you feel like an absolute boss. Is $75 a lot for a razor? Sure! But, you get what you pay for. And, you can consider it an investment, not only in elevated self-care, but also in the planet (because you won’t need to consistently buy disposable razors).

OUI the People also carries products to smooth and relieve your sensitive skin. Founder Karen Young created OUI to redefine beauty and build an inclusive brand that makes customers feel seen. It’s giving us luxury and it’s giving me life!

Private Packs 

Founder: Suzanne Sinatra
Website: privatepacks.com

Sometimes, you need to cool your vulva down. Other times, you wish you had a heating pad for some much-needed pain relief. Well, Private Packs offers both! Founded by Suzanne Sinatra after an excruciating Brazilian wax gone wrong, Private Packs are heating and cooling pads for all your vulvar care needs. Private Packs soothe pain, soreness, irritation, and discomfort. Put that bag of peas DOWN and unplug from that wall-outlet heating pad.

Private Packs are here to give you ergonomic comfort and convenience to address the range of problems our vulvas will inevitably face at one point or another. I literally use mine all the time (#periodwoes) and my mom loves to use hers on her neck! Hey, we love a versatile solution.

Puss Tea

Founder: Asia
Website: pusstea.com

Oooo what’s the tea? In this case… actual tea. Puss Tea is a natural remedy to alleviate cramps and severe PMS. Founder Asia created Puss Tea in response to her own history of period pain. Puss Tea’s herbal blend is designed to eliminate the need for OTC pain medication and provide menstruators with immense relief so they can live their full lives. All I can say is, necessary.

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Ruby Love

Founder: Crystal Etienne
Website: rubylove.com

Are you someone who doesn’t wear tampons? Because I am, and let me tell you, trying to wear a pad with a bikini is not only a fashion faux pas, but you’ll be feeling like you’re wearing a diaper real quick. Enter, Ruby Love, an apparel company that carries period underwear, swimwear, and sleepwear. Yasss!! Founder Crystal Etienne developed a patent-pending technology that protects against leaks and offers maximum absorption. Heck, even if you do wear a tampon or menstrual cup, it never hurts to have backup!

Twistie – On The Go

Founder: Tawana Antoinette
Website: twistieonthego.com

Offered in a range of bright colors (and clear), Twistie Menstrual Cups are designed for menstruators on the go. Twistie’s mission is to provide safe, healthy, and sustainable period care products and that’s just what they do. You can also grab their adorable “Pum Pum Power” carrying pouches. One comes with every order and the colorful ones are available for purchase. But don’t get it twisted, Twistie’s cute and accessible cups aren’t the only thing to rave about. Twistie also works to eliminate period poverty in Caribbean countries. Founder Tawana Antoinette is truly on the go!

Must be looooooove on the braaaaain 🧠. Or was that s£x? 👀🤭 Our brains are our largest s£x organs and sometimes they get a little sad, hyperactive, anxious, or overwhelmed. You won’t always be in the mood for s£x and that’s okay! Keep communication with your partner open and ongoing, check in with yourself and your mental health, and lean on the support of a trusted therapist or doctor if you need some extra guidance. 🫶🏽 Anything you would add?

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It is not wrong nor should it feel shameful to ✨seek pleasure.✨ I think those of us who grew up more religious were taught that you should always be in service of others and giving of yourself rather than concerned with our own needs or passions. While it is wonderful to be generous with giving (and can in fact be a source of pleasure), it should be equally encouraged to pursue your own pleasure — it whatever form it may take! It may feel self-indulgent, but why is that a bad thing? Pleasure boosts our mental health. It helps us cope with a difficult world, with anxiety, depression, and stress. It makes us feel good! It gives us something to look forward to. Pleasure helps us connect with others and with ourselves. Pleasure (as long as it is not at the expense of someone else’s safety or well-being) should be a priority, for our joy and for our health. It really is so important! Where do you find pleasure? I personally love a good massage… 💆🏽‍♀️

It’s time for a talk, friend. Let’s be clear, you nor your partner ever has to do *anything* you’re not comfortable with. That said, if it’s something you enjoy and that’s pleasurable to you, it’s okay to ask your partner for it! They can say no, but if they invalidate your pleasure, much less expect you to do something they won’t do?? The ball is then in your court to decide if this is the partner for you. You deserve someone who cares about and prioritizes your pleasure. Who is thrilled to be acquainted with your body, all of it! S-x can be vulnerable to talk about, but when you do…it’s so much better. 👅 included. Ask your partner what their hesitations are and have a *conversation.* Maybe they’re nervous, intimidated, or struggling with shame. Maybe they’re down to try other things you would enjoy and build up to it. The point is, it shouldn’t just be automatically dismissed. You can decide what’s right for you and what makes you feel aroused, validated, and appreciated. Whatever you do, don’t internalize their rejection. Your body is beautiful, desirable, and definitely worthy of pleasure. 😋🥰

A UK study published in the International Urogynecology Journal found that only 46% of participants correctly identified that a female has 3 holes in the external genitalia. 😬 Not great. We’re taught so desperately little about our bodies and so discouraged from exploring them that we don’t even know what we’ve got going on down there! Understanding your own anatomy (and getting educated on your partner’s anatomy) can boost pleasure 1000x!! So take a mirror, use your hands, and get comfy exploring! 🪞🕵🏽‍♀️ And if you really want to get informed (and inspired 😉), head to our website for our basics on pleasure and anatomy. What do you think? Could YOU correctly label a diagram of what lies beneath?

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