Breaking Molds and Building Apps: A Woman in STEM on Skincare, Purpose and FemHack

Rucha Dave, host of the Brown Girl Unscripted podcast
I’m Rucha - a STEM girl and former engineer and tech consultant turned creator and entrepreneur. I’ve always loved using technology to create real impact. For years, I struggled with something deeply personal: acne. I knew first hand how frustrating it was to navigate skincare advice. Dermatologists pushed expensive treatments. Influencers promoted one size fits all solutions. And well-meaning friends recommended routines that worked for them but not for me. So I thought: What if AI could help?    

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Dressing for Hormonal Health: Why Plastics and Toxins in Fabrics Harm Your Hormones

synthetic fabrics and textiles contribute to microplastic generation, with fibers breaking off and entering water sources during washing
My name is Mary Bemis, and I’m the founder of Reprise, a line of plant-based and nontoxic activewear. Seven years ago, I discovered that over 90% of my closet was made with plastic. Concerned about the environmental impact of microplastics, I started researching the effects of synthetic fabrics—and what I found was alarming.

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Flow with Your Flow: Yoga for Hormonal Balance

hayley in a yoga pose
Dear Two Moons Readers, I’m Hayley Newcomb, Community Engagement, Education, & Experience Coordinator at Two Moons. I moved from California to New York, bringing my West Coast love for wellness and movement with me. In this article, I’ll dive into how syncing your yoga practice with your cycle can help balance hormones and elevate overall wellbeing.

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Hormone Tracking Beyond the Apps:
A Holistic Approach

Blood of my Blood, a photo by Charlotte J Ward
Dear Two Moons Readers, My name is Zahava Rose. I’m a teacher, writer, and menstrual health educator based in Brooklyn. My journey into hormone tracking and Menstrual Cycle Awareness (MCA) wasn’t something I sought out - it found me. In 2020, my Autonomic Nervous System stopped functioning properly. I was unable to walk more than a few minutes per day for over a year; I couldn’t read or watch TV, and most days I could barely speak. I had to learn

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