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Lola Méndez
Lola Méndez

Lola Méndez is an Uruguayan-American freelance journalist. She writes about sustainability, travel, culture, and wellness for many print and digital publications such as CNN, USA Today, InStyle, Refinery29, in addition to her responsible travel blog, MissFilatelista.com. You can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @LolaAnnaMendez.

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Despite recent legislation and judicial rulings, supportive resources are available.
If you want to decrease your landfill contribution, plenty of green period items are available.
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Forgoing a hospital setting is fine for many women, but having a plan in place is vital.
To avoid menstruation, skip the placebo pills and go straight to the next pack.
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