Our Blog: Sustainable Stories
Here at Y.O.U underwear, we believe Self-Love is truly the best relationship goal to have. If you can prioritise spending some quality time on yourself, you will build inner strength, self-compassi...
Read moreCervical Cancer Prevention Week
It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week from 23rd to 29th January 2023 - an annual awareness campaign to remind us why smear tests are so vital and to urge people to attend them. They’re by no means f...
Read moreOur guide to a tasty Veganuary
Are you vegan curious or have you already converted to a plant-based diet? The start of the year (Veganuary instead of January) - is the perfect time to explore some alternative dietary choices th...
Read moreWhy Hygiene Week and Period Poverty Matters
Struggling to pay for pads, tampons or other period products each month is shockingly a stark reality for many. And so National Hygiene Week (October 3-9th) was a big red flag reminder for Y.O.U to...
Read moreUnderwear, Fast Fashion and our Mental Health
Monday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day - and this blog is all about shining a light on the relationship between fashion and our mental health and what makes us happy. How can shopping fo...
Read moreA heads up that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month – a cause very close to our hearts. In the run up to that, we want to talk about why breast cancer awareness is so important, the work we do...
Read moreHow to Have a Plastic-Free Period
This week marks Water Saving Week (23rd to 27th May) and Menstrual Hygiene Day (28th May). With both awareness campaigns just a day apart, we wanted to explore the links between plastic-free period...
Read moreEverything you need to know about smear tests
It’s Women’s Check Up Day, an annual reminder to schedule routine check-ups. For those of us who put off appointments because of the pandemic, it’s time to get tested! Regular screening can help di...
Read moreBras vs Bralettes: Which is Healthier?
Most people with breasts can relate to struggling with tight underwires, restrictive cups and digging straps due to wearing bras. However, feeling secure and supported doesn't have to be accompa...
Read morePeriod Poverty: What Y.O.U can do.
What is Period Poverty, and who does it affect? Period poverty is the lack of access to safe, hygienic menstrual products and the inability to manage menstruation due to safety concerns and stigma...
Read moreA Guide to Sustainable Hair Removal
Whether it's shaving, waxing, plucking or epilating, the hair removal industry thrives on women and girls’ body hair insecurities, so much so that by 2025, the industry is projected to be worth...
Read moreA Guide to Checking Yourself - Breast Cancer Awareness
We're so excited to be launching our new pink Future Dreams Collection in collaboration with breast cancer charity Future Dreams! To encourage everyone to check their breasts and chests regularly, ...
Read moreHow to remove blood stains from your Y.O.U underwear with Lucy, Founder of Save My Knickers.
Yes, you can wear your Y.O.U knickers every day of the month! As the proud owner of your amazingly comfortably and beautiful Y.O.U underwear you’re going to want to make sure you keep them lookin...
Read more6 Ways To Have a More Sustainable and Plastic-Free Period
Disposable menstrual products create lots of waste and can also be damaging to the environment. According to the Evening Standard, women in the UK use an average of 11,000 disposable menstrual pr...
Read moreWhy We're Anti-Airbrushing and Pro-Ethical Marketing
According to a 2020 study conducted by the Women and Equalities Committee, 61% of all adults feel negatively towards their bodies. Whilst the circulation of flawless, ‘bikini ready’ bodies of mode...
Read more6 Tips for Wild Swimming This Summer
I’ve been wild swimming - or just swimming as we’ve always called it - since i was a child. Jumping into water at any opportunity and spending hours in the sea, rivers or lakes whenever I could!...
Read moreHow to manage Sensitive Skin with Emma Heathcote-James, founder of Little Soap Company
This time of year can play havoc with your skin. As we move from rooms heated artificially to the good old British wind and rain outside, the changes in temperature and air quality can result in d...
Read moreEthical Bralettes Designed by Girls, For Girls!
We’re so excited for the upcoming launch of our new range of organic cotton bralettes for younger girls and teenagers in December 2020. We’re hoping to be able to expand the options currently avail...
Read moreThe Benefits of Reusable Masks
We’ve just launched a range of beautifully patterned reusable face masks on our website. So we thought it was about time to explore the subject of masks - and PPE - in a bit more detail! As we app...
Read more5 Reasons To Buy Organic Cotton Underwear
Wondering why you should buy organic cotton underwear? We've come up with 5 reasons! Organic Cotton is Super Soft and Comfy Underwear is worn right next to the most sensitive parts of our bodies,...
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