I was just watching a documentary film and I saw an OBGYN talking about her patients getting on the birth control pill and staying on it for years because of a period problem. They would get on it to get rid of a problem they had like heavy bleeding, cramps, irregular periods and more. This… Read More
Ever tried a menstrual cup? Here’s what you need to know…
I started using a menstrual cup about 10 years ago, my first one being the diva cup. I recently tried out my second menstrual cup, the lunette cup, and want to share with you the greatness that is a menstrual cup (and also some of the problems some people might have with them). To start… Read More
What’s a “late period”?
I was interviewed for a podcast this week and we started talking about irregular periods. She was wondering what my advice would be to someone who had an irregular period and wanted to take the pill to regulate it. Of course I had lots of ideas, but the first thing that came outta my mouth… Read More
Why it’s dangerous to not talk about birth control and periods
This week I met someone new that I chatted with for a while. When she asked me what I did, I explained to her what I do, which generally involves me saying “I teach something called fertility awareness, which means I teach women how to chart their cycles and determine exactly when they are fertile… Read More
Don’t neglect yourself
Do you ever feel bad about taking care of yourself? For you it may be taking that extra time you need to do your thing. Spending extra money on healthy food or some kind of program or service you need. Not associating with people who aren’t good for you anymore. Etc., etc. Why is… Read More
Why most period products suck and what you can use instead
When it comes to assaults on our health, women have a special place in our society. We have products specially made for us, or pushed on us that are not at all conducive to good health. Here are some examples (and perhaps ones that I will write on more in depth in a future article):… Read More
Fertility awareness should be taught in sex ed
For some people fertility awareness is not the right kind of birth control. It doesn’t sing to them, or they have a problem putting too much attention on their pelvis for various reasons, or they have too little “infertile time” due to a hormonal imbalance of life phase. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have… Read More
Cloth Pad Pattern
I finally have photographed everything and have a tutorial for you on how to make your very own awesome cloth pads. If you want some info on why to use cloth pads, you can see my post about it here. These are a little different than what you normally see, but I love them so… Read More