Eating For Your Cycle is a method that women are using to customize their nutrition to their cycle. It’s used to balance hormones and help with a variety of different women’s health issues from endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, to bad cramps and fertility issues. Have you ever gone to your doctor for a hormone-related health issue and the only solution they provide you is the pill? Or if you’re struggling to conceive, fertility drugs seem to be their only recommendation? It’s…
This is such an important submission by Pame Clynes about vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is chronic vulvar pain without an identifiable cause. The location, constancy and severity of the pain vary among sufferers. Some women experience pain in only one area of the vulva, while others experience pain in multiple areas. The most commonly reported symptom is burning, but women’s descriptions of the pain vary. One woman reported her pain felt like “acid being poured on my skin,” while another described it…
I’m often asked what my favorite sex toy/sex enhancer/lubricant is and a simple, easy answer has always been coconut oil! Coconut oil is just the best because it’s edible, it’s never sticky and it’s great for your body! You can imagine my excitement when Modern Love Essentials approached me about writing this article and trying out their yummy body crémes which are essentially flavored coconut oil. A fantastic way to nourish your skin and have fun!! From their website: Modern…
It’s National Orgasm Day, so here’s 31 facts about orgasms on the 31st of July! 1. The first report of female orgasm comes from Aristotle, around 2,500 years ago. 2. An orgasm affects almost every system in your body; from your brain to your heart and stomach, and, of course, your genitals. 3. Our parents are getting off more than us. Millennials have 12 percent fewer orgasms than boomers. Womp-womp. 4. Your ability to reach orgasm could be genetic, according…
Tessa is an amazing friend of mine and fellow doula. She and I have been through pregnancies together, supported each other through our work as doulas and cried as she left me and moved to Texas! She is a talented writer and storyteller, so having her write this and submit it is truly a treat! The year was 2003. It was Memorial Day weekend, my best friend’s birthday party and the water park’s grand opening. My first period was the…
I love that we have so many options for managing your period! Menstrual cups in particular now come in all shapes and sizes and are offered by so many different brands. I was so excited when the SELENACUP reached out to me because I love their products! Their cups are Austrian-quality and an innovative, comfortable and eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads. The SelenaCup is made from medical-grade silicone – hypoallergenic and free from latex, dyes, perfumes, BPA, plastic, phtalates,…
This post sponsored by Knixteen. Ever considered trying period panties? You are not alone! Period underwear is one of my favorite things to come out of this last decade and using them has been a period-game changer for me. I’m asked a lot of questions about period panties and I thought I’d answer a few of the most asked questions, and cover the most important highlights about period underwear. Here’s 10 things everyone wants to know about period panties. 1. PERIOD…
The vagina has spend the better part of humanity shrouded in mystery. Even as sex education and anatomy lessons improve, many teens grow into adults knowing very little about their genitalia. The female anatomy is fascinating, and as always, the better educated you are about it, the better! After perusing through the internets, I compiled a list of the top 10 things you didn’t know about your vagina. Check it out! 1. ‘Vagina’ refers to inside your body, while ‘vulva’…
I was so excited to work with Dao Labs when they reached out to me. I have had several good experiences with Eastern Medicine and Chinese Herbs for different ailments and I had never considered trying them to ease the different symptoms I have with my menstrual cycle. Dao Labs sent me a box of their Women’s Monthly Kit, which is a combination of herbs that claims to harmonize your cycle, promote strength and regularity by maintaining hormonal balance, and fight…
Ever wonder what you should use for your menstrual cycle? Here’s the ultimate chart explaining all different kinds of methods to managing your period! Tampons are the standard go-to, and pads are a staple, but have you ever considered trying a menstrual disc or cup? Sea sponges have been used for centuries to manage periods! Never heard of some of these things? Leave your questions below!…
