Our Blog: Sustainable Stories

Unpacking the Menopause: Symptoms, Treatments, and Support

When does menopause start? and what are the symptoms? your guide from identifying perimenopause to finding support

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Is your bra harming your health? Common fit issues and the big underwire debate

You could be wearing the wrong bra size and may not know that this can lead to health issues such as breast pain, skin irritation, and more.

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What Is Organic Cotton? And Is It Actually Any Better than Conventional Cotton?

Everything you need to know about organic cotton, from field to farmer to factory and fitting room.

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Self Love Unleashed: Meet the Speakers Kickstarting an Empowerment Revolution!

We learned so much from each and every person who hosted a talk or ran a workshop at these events and who inspired us, and so many others, to reconnect with our self worth and take up space!

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A Summer of Love: The Self Love Revolution Tour is Here!

Summer is here and we’ve got big plans! As you might have seen from our recent adventures at The Big Retreat in Pembrokeshire, Y.O.U Underwear are on tour this summer to help spread self love up an...

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Every Body is a Summer Body: A Guide to Confidence and Self-Love

While we rush to embrace the sunshine, many of us can feel daunted by the shift to lighter, shorter clothing and a pressure to be looking “beach body ready”.

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The Best Underwear for Healthy Skin: Breathable, Gentle, and Sustainable

What you wear closest to your skin makes a big difference to your comfort - especially your underwear.

Are your Cleaning Products Impacting your Hormones?

On top of the environmental consequences, many of the chemicals found in regular cleaning products can also have negative effects on our health.

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5 Simple Ways to Look after your Vaginal Health

There are a few easy key tips to keep in mind to ensure you feel as comfortable and clean as possible.

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Bridget's Back: An Ode to Big Knickers.

Everyone’s favourite chaotic, relatable, warm-hearted heroine is back! The iconic Bridget Jones has returned to our screens and has already smashed UK box office records with the best-performing o...

The Best Fabrics for Your Underwear

Shopping for underwear can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many different brands, styles, and fabrics out there that it can be hard to know where to start. While sustainability becomes an i...

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Sustainable Spring Cleaning

January is often the season for a bit of a refresh after the Christmas period of eating and entertaining. This might mean some clearing and sorting out and a good deep clean of the house. So if thi...

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Spice up your cooking this Veganuary

This month is Veganuary so we’ve been getting inspired and exploring ways to participate in this month’s challenge. Veganuary is an annual initiative set up by the UK based non-profit to give peopl...

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What will Body Positivity look like in 2025?

With the Christmas season well and truly over now, most of us are getting back into a routine and looking to make plans for 2025. Often the start of a new year can feel like a time for change; mayb...

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A Peaceful Christmas: 8 Ways to Destress this Festive Season

There is just over a week to go now before the biggest day of the year for all those who celebrate. The countdown is on! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ While for some this is a purely exciting and magical time (mostly the...

The Best Low Cost Festive Activities this December 🎄

In the run up to Christmas, time often feels short and frantic as you try to juggle your day-to-day life with the seemingly endless planning and preparation that goes into creating a perfect Christ...

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The Best Sustainable Gifts This Christmas

As we all know, the festive season can feel like an overwhelming period of overconsumption, where we often buy lots without actually finding anything we really love. Those last-minute gifts that ...

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The Amazing Work of Future Dreams! Revolutionising Breast Cancer Support

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of how breast cancer can affect people, the services available for those diagnosed, the impact of research surrounding the diseas...

Breaking up with Plastic Fashion - A Deep Dive into Polyester

What is Polyester and How does it contribute to environmental degradation? Since the conception of the first synthetic fibres at the end of the 19th century, the fashion industry has consistently l...