Menstrual Health

Did you know that your period is considered a fifth vital sign? YUP! It matters that much. Follow for menstrual-- cups, tampons, color, flow, cramps, bloating, charting, hormones and more!
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wild power discovering the magic of your menstrual cycle and awake the feminine path to power
"Imagine a society in which the cycles of life are revered and respected as quiet orchestrators of our lives-- instilling a deep reverence for the planet and everything on it. Imagine that the menstrual cycle is understood as the heartbeat of the Great Orchestration, and most crucially, honored as the sacred sources of life for us humans."There is more to this quote. It creates a beautiful, vivid picture of EMPOWERED women. Read it here.
Regardless of how you feel about the intricacies of your cycle, it’s still important to understand how a PCOS cycle differs from a healthy cycle. Ovulation is a really important function of health. When we’re not ovulating properly, our body isn’t happy or healthy. There is this weird misconception (spurred by hormonal birth control) that it’s not necessary to have a regular period. I’m calling that out as complete bullshit.⠀Read the whole post to find out why!⠀
Regardless of how you feel about the intricacies of your cycle, it’s still important to understand how a PCOS cycle differs from a healthy cycle. Ovulation is a really important function of health. When we’re not ovulating properly, our body isn’t happy or healthy. There is this weird misconception (spurred by hormonal birth control) that it’s not necessary to have a regular period. I’m calling that out as complete bullshit.⠀ Read the whole post to find out why!⠀
I realize that not everyone will share my enthusiasm of the menstrual cycle, and that’s okay! For me, learning about the intricacies of our cycles combined with the body literacy gained through learning FAM for contraception has really given me a huge appreciation for our bodies and all that they can do. The reflects a healthy, normal cycle.
I realize that not everyone will share my enthusiasm of the menstrual cycle, and that’s okay! For me, learning about the intricacies of our cycles combined with the body literacy gained through learning FAM for contraception has really given me a huge appreciation for our bodies and all that they can do. The reflects a healthy, normal cycle.
If you're not harnessing the infinite power, femininity, creativity, and wisdom in your menstrual cycle, you're missing out. Big time.
If you're not harnessing the infinite power, femininity, creativity, and wisdom in your menstrual cycle, you're missing out. Big time.
If you have irregular periods, it's likely that you're experiencing oligo-ovulation. "Irregular" is used to describe cycles that are greater than or equal to 36 days. Are you surprised that it's not 28? Normal cycle lengths vary from 21 to 35 days and are perfectly healthy! So what can you do about it? Find out by reading this post!
If you have irregular periods, it's likely that you're experiencing oligo-ovulation. "Irregular" is used to describe cycles that are greater than or equal to 36 days. Are you surprised that it's not 28? Normal cycle lengths vary from 21 to 35 days and are perfectly healthy! So what can you do about it? Find out by reading this post!
There is an incredibly common misconception that, based on when your previous period was, you can accurately predict via app or math when your next ovulation date and/or period will be. This. Is. Not. True. And that statement goes for ALL women, not just PCOS women. Find out what ACTUALLY works on this post!
There is an incredibly common misconception that, based on when your previous period was, you can accurately predict via app or math when your next ovulation date and/or period will be. This. Is. Not. True. And that statement goes for ALL women, not just PCOS women. Find out what ACTUALLY works on this post!
The idea that a 28 day cycle is the only healthy cycle is bullshit. Yup I said it. ⠀ These are a few of my questions: •How many women have been unnecessarily diagnosed with infertility because they’re timing BD around cycle day 14?⠀ •How many women believe there is something wrong with them because their cycles aren’t “regular”?⠀ •How many women have no clue that their birth control “period” isn’t real?⠀ •How many women believe that an app can predict their period?⠀ The answer: TOO MANY.⠀
The idea that a 28 day cycle is the only healthy cycle is bullshit. Yup I said it. ⠀ These are a few of my questions: •How many women have been unnecessarily diagnosed with infertility because they’re timing BD around cycle day 14?⠀ •How many women believe there is something wrong with them because their cycles aren’t “regular”?⠀ •How many women have no clue that their birth control “period” isn’t real?⠀ •How many women believe that an app can predict their period?⠀ The answer: TOO MANY.⠀
This phase lasts between 10-18ish days. It’s the infamous PMS phase before your bleed. The reason that women experience so many symptoms in the phase is because there are a LOT of hormonal going-ons here. Several hormones are dropping and ones going up, and then at menstruation they’re all at their lowest again! Read the whole post and learn how to work WITH this phase in your cycle!
This phase lasts between 10-18ish days. It’s the infamous PMS phase before your bleed. The reason that women experience so many symptoms in the phase is because there are a LOT of hormonal going-ons here. Several hormones are dropping and ones going up, and then at menstruation they’re all at their lowest again! Read the whole post and learn how to work WITH this phase in your cycle!
Honestly, the menstrual cycle should really be called the ovulation cycle. The whole thing is about prepping eggs, fertilizing eggs, reabsorbing eggs, and then (finally) shedding lining. Sounds like it’s a lot more about the eggs than the bleed, right? Follow me on IG to read this whole post!
Honestly, the menstrual cycle should really be called the ovulation cycle. The whole thing is about prepping eggs, fertilizing eggs, reabsorbing eggs, and then (finally) shedding lining. Sounds like it’s a lot more about the eggs than the bleed, right? Follow me on IG to read this whole post!
It’s a race, baby!⠀⠀ Okay, so honestly, whenever I think about this phase, I think of a horse race. Sexy, right? Hear me out though. I know (hope) that we all know what happens during this phase. Our body starts maturing several follicles (up to 20!) which all hold an egg. Eventually it’s clear that one follicle (or two!) is the most dominate and that’s the follicle that then releases the egg. So… kinda feels like a race right? Read about harnessing the power of your follicular phase on IG!
It’s a race, baby!⠀⠀ Okay, so honestly, whenever I think about this phase, I think of a horse race. Sexy, right? Hear me out though. I know (hope) that we all know what happens during this phase. Our body starts maturing several follicles (up to 20!) which all hold an egg. Eventually it’s clear that one follicle (or two!) is the most dominate and that’s the follicle that then releases the egg. So… kinda feels like a race right? Read about harnessing the power of your follicular phase on IG!
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Did you know that there is a specific way to eat, work, play, and exercise based on where you are in your cycle? Your cycle (and this knowledge) is power! Let’s talk about how you can better use menstruation as a tool in your life instead of viewing it as a serious pain. ⠀
Did you know that there is a specific way to eat, work, play, and exercise based on where you are in your cycle? Your cycle (and this knowledge) is power! Let’s talk about how you can better use menstruation as a tool in your life instead of viewing it as a serious pain. ⠀
I love my period! I’m not here to give you a biology lesson. However, I do want to drive home the fact that there are four phase to your cycle, not just period and “not period.” Why is that important? Because there is a lot of POWER in knowing that there are four phases of your cycle. When you’re working, eating, exercising for each different phase of your cycle, you’re unlocking your ultimate potential (and making your life WAY easier)! Find out how to do this on my IG page!
I love my period! I’m not here to give you a biology lesson. However, I do want to drive home the fact that there are four phase to your cycle, not just period and “not period.” Why is that important? Because there is a lot of POWER in knowing that there are four phases of your cycle. When you’re working, eating, exercising for each different phase of your cycle, you’re unlocking your ultimate potential (and making your life WAY easier)! Find out how to do this on my IG page!
Here’s what I want for you: ✨Deep knowledge of how your body works. ✨Tools for syncing your food, work, exercise, and love to your cycle phases. ✨Appreciation, respect, and awe for your body’s intelligence and intricate hormone balances. ✨Access to the raw, pure knowledge of who you are, and who you’re meant to be. ✨Freedom from past traumas that take up physical space within your body. ✨Realization of innate power, wisdom, confidence, creative energy and knowledge that is waiting for you.
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Here’s what I want for you: ✨Deep knowledge of how your body works. ✨Tools for syncing your food, work, exercise, and love to your cycle phases. ✨Appreciation, respect, and awe for your body’s intelligence and intricate hormone balances. ✨Access to the raw, pure knowledge of who you are, and who you’re meant to be. ✨Freedom from past traumas that take up physical space within your body. ✨Realization of innate power, wisdom, confidence, creative energy and knowledge that is waiting for you.
It's time to switch to this earth friendly (and vagina friendly) option! The Menstrual Cup!Women use between 11-30 tampons/pads PER CYCLE. So over your lifetime you're looking at an average of 10,000ish tampons/pads which is around 300lbs of waste (give or take a few lbs). Additionally you're probably buying a new box each cycle which on average is $7-$10, and using 3-6 items per day. That's nearly $2,000 spent on tampons/pads in a lifetime!⁣ See the full post on IG! @pcoshealthcoaching
It's time to switch to this earth friendly (and vagina friendly) option! The Menstrual Cup!Women use between 11-30 tampons/pads PER CYCLE. So over your lifetime you're looking at an average of 10,000ish tampons/pads which is around 300lbs of waste (give or take a few lbs). Additionally you're probably buying a new box each cycle which on average is $7-$10, and using 3-6 items per day. That's nearly $2,000 spent on tampons/pads in a lifetime!⁣ See the full post on IG! @pcoshealthcoaching
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