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!…
In all of my experimenting with managing my period differently, I’ve never actually tried a sea sponge for my period. I’ve had people mention them, ask about them, and I’ve heard great things but it wasn’t until Natural Intimacy reached out to me that I finally took the plunge and tried one! If you’ve never heard of sea sponges for period management, it’s time you do! A history: It is a little known fact that the natural sea sponge –…
A few months ago I celebrated 13 years with my amazing husband. I often get questions from people about our marriage and our sex life in marriage because Mr Davis is my one and only. That’s right, we got married having never had sex and have only slept with each other. Today I thought I would answer the most common questions I get about sex in marriage and our specific lifestyle: You were really both virgins when you got married?…
I am so excited to be working with the staff from This Mama Wines to share with you some of their stories. Courtney was kind enough to write about her birth and postpartum. Tell us a little about your birth: My first birth, of my daughter who will be 6 this year, is one I remember like it was yesterday. People say you forget. But, I do not believe you do–at least not in my case. I carried to term…
Baby’s Birth Day: November 16, 2015 What number baby was this for you? 4 Where did you deliver? New Orleans, LA How did you deliver? C-section How did your birth compare to your birth plan? I did not have a birth plan. I was told that I could I could only have a C-section after having three previous C-sections. What would you have changed or done differently? I would have changed a lot of things differently with this birth, if…
Looking for a gift for your friend that loves vaginas? Look no further! I just had to do a quick post about how much I love these plush guts by I Heart Guts because I LOVE THEM. I purchased my first plush uterus a few years ago and since I’ve purchased many more organs for friends. Another plush uterus for my midwife, a heart of gold for a friend and I need to get my diabetic daughter a pancreas! I…
I had a fantastic time talking to Korie from Functional Health + Wellness about Endometriosis on Instagram Live a few nights ago. Here’s some answers to a few of her most asked questions: What symptoms were you having that lead you to finding out you had endometriosis? I first noticed symptoms when I began my period at age 12. I would be in excruciating and debilitating pain with every cycle. The pain would be 10/10 on a pain scale and…
I had the opportunity to interview Dr Alexisia Priolo, a Naturopathic Doctor about periods, fertility charting and more. She was kind enough to submit these responses along with doing an Instagram Live (that was lost unfortunately) and I can’t thank her enough for how helpful she’s been! What is a Naturopathic Doctor and what do you do with women’s health specifically? A Naturopathic Doctor is similar to a family doctor, with a few key differences. When someone books an appointment with…
Our period really is a vital sign and our menstrual cycle holds so much information about us. For those of you unfamiliar with the idea of charting your menstrual cycle, it’s really the theme of the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Fertility Charting has so many benefits including knowing when you’re fertile and when you are not, if something is irregular about your cycle and recognizing what’s going on with your body. I had the opportunity to ask Jessie…
