Olie Body's TED Talk

October 01, 2019 0 Comments

"I was confronted with my own body in a society that teaches us to hide and disconnect. ...and there was some real power in this" - Olie Body

The wait is over. The talk is flowing free!

Here's the power behind our kaupapa - why we do what we do. Connecting to body and earth. Tautoko to our founder, Olie.

We hope this TEDx Talk connects with you as much as it connects us to our purpose.

If this connects with you, please share this to the world with us, flying your red flag high!
We are a small, locally run ethical business and every bit helps.

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'How Periods Transformed My Worldview'
Olie Body
TEDx Wellington 2019

Much aroha,
The Wā Crew xx

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Your perfect size

Check your flow against our flowchart to find your perfect size.
Wā Cups are medium firmness and fold up to about the size of a tampon for insertion.

mini
60mm long, 42cm rim diameter, 25ml capacity

If you are worried about putting something inside you, are a teen, have petite anatomy, have a low cervix or a light flow, our mini will treat you right.

Recommended for under 30s

one
70mm long, 42cm rim diameter, 30ml capacity

Haven’t had a baby vaginally, the mini doesn’t quite sound like you, or you don’t know your cervix height? Size one is your cup and it’s our most popular.

Recommended for under 30s

two
70mm long, 46mm rim diameter, 40ml capacity

If you have given birth vaginally, or have a heavy flow, or feel you have weaker pelvic floor muscles, then this cup is perfect for you.

Recommended for over 30s

We recommend you flow over to our in-depth sizing to find your perfect size - it's really great