Joanna worked in the entertainment industry until 2011 when she decide to pursue her MBA. During her MBA, the idea for a new intimates brand, Knixwear, came to life. Later, Joanna saw an opportunity to ease teen period stress and formed Knixteen. Joanna focuses on putting the real needs of women and teens everywhere at... Continue Reading →
Have you been GracedByGrit?
Kimberly Caccavo, Co-Founder and CEO Kimberly brings technology and business experience to GRACEDBYGRIT. She has a BS in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley, an MBA from UCLA and has held a variety of executive positions around the world. Kimberly loves to ski, scuba, stand-up paddle, hike, practice yoga, do pilates and she adores high intensity... Continue Reading →
Let’s Spoon!
Nicole Centeno is a French Culinary Institute–trained chef, and the founder and CEO of Splendid Spoon, the wellness brand combining the power of plants and the art of mindfulness in ready-to-eat meals delivered to your home. At Boston College, she studied diet therapies as treatment for illness, and has taught cooking and nutrition courses at... Continue Reading →
A History of Tampons
Tampons have become an everyday use for most women all around the world when it comes to getting their periods. Even most men know the term, too! But, ask yourself this – have you ever wondered where the small wad of fabric comes from, or how it ever came to be that women decided to... Continue Reading →
Is Bikini Laser Hair Removal Safe?
There has always been a long debate about pubic hair and whether or not women and men should keep it or remove it. Pubic hair is a natural part of a woman’s and man’s body. Some women love their pubic hair, and others don’t. Both are okay! Some women prefer to groom their pubic hair... Continue Reading →
Meet Naomi, Founder of The Lifestyle Edit
Meet Naomi, Founder of The Lifestyle Edit, an online space that truly celebrates the dynamic female founders operating behind the scenes of some of the most interesting and forward-thinking businesses. What was your inspiration for creating the Lifestyle Edit? The Lifestyle Edit was born because I wanted to create a platform that firstly, celebrates the incredibly... Continue Reading →
How your Uterus Affects Your Sex Life
A woman’s uterus can be an amazing muscle in the human body. The uterus not only sheds its lining every month to give you periods, but it also expands and grows when the time is right to help give life to a beautiful little baby and helps that baby be born into the world when... Continue Reading →
How Your Weight Affects Your Period
It’s that time of the month again and your periods have arrived, or maybe they haven’t? Every woman will experience their periods differently, but in order for your periods to be regular, they should come every 21-35 days. Sometimes, however, you may find that they are a bit late or perhaps they don’t come at... Continue Reading →
How to Handle Your Girlfriend’s Period
Every 28 days or so, your girlfriend is going to get her monthly period. All women are different when it comes to their period, and a lot of the time their partners aren’t sure how to support them. The answer isn’t to run for the hills, and fortunately, there are ways to make that time... Continue Reading →