Why We Deserve Better Than Tampons— And The Health Risks No One Told You with Arielle Loupos

"When you're in tune with [your period cycle] and you recognize what phase of the week, or the month you're in, it's a game changer. And I just encourage women to embrace that, in addition to choosing the best possible menstrual option that supports your body." —Arielle Loupos 

Tampons and pads aren’t the only way—and for a lot of us, they’re not even the best way. Most of what we use every month was designed decades ago, with little thought for comfort, health, or the planet. There’s a better option, and it starts with rethinking what we put next to our most sensitive skin.

Arielle Loupos, founder of Flower Girl, turned her own frustration with pads and tampons into a mission to create period underwear that’s comfortable, sexy, and made from natural fibers. Her background as a consumer who refused to settle gives her a fresh, no-nonsense take on women’s health products and why we deserve better.

Hit play to hear how she developed leak-proof underwear that supports women through every stage of life—periods, pregnancy, postpartum, and bladder leaks—while protecting your health and the environment. Heather and Arielle also cover the hidden health risks of traditional products, why natural fibers matter, the challenges of bringing a new product to market, and how cycle syncing can transform the way you care for your body.

 

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Episode Highlights:
01:35 Transitioning to Period Underwear 
04:01 The Science Behind the Product
11:06 The Dangers of Tampons
16:30 Styles, Colors, and Product Features
21:00 Cycle Syncing & Women’s Health Education
25:24 Thoughts on Investors, Margins, and Bootstrapping
27:44 Standing Out in a Crowded Market
31:21 Beyond Period: Incontinence and Postpartum

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Arielle Loupos is the founder of Flower Girl, a women’s wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainable, body-safe period underwear. Frustrated by the discomfort of traditional pads and tampons — and unimpressed with the existing options on the market — Arielle set out to design underwear that was as comfortable and beautiful as it was functional.

Over the past two years, she has developed leak-proof, breathable underwear made with natural fibers to support women through every stage of life, including periods, pregnancy, postpartum, and bladder leaks. Flower Girl products are crafted with fabrics that protect intimate health by preventing irritation, odor, and infection, while offering an eco-friendly alternative to disposable products. Arielle’s mission is simple: to empower women with products that honor their bodies and the planet. 

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