Embracing Rest as Resilience: Why Laziness is a Virtue
In our fast-paced, productivity-driven world, the concept of rest often takes a backseat to constant hustle and busyness. We often associate success with non-stop activity, applauding those who burn the midnight oil and juggle multiple...
My Journey From Period Pain To Co-Founding Somedays
I was 9 years old the first time I went to the hospital for abdominal pain. I remember my mom telling me the doctor was going to ask if I had started my period yet...
You’re Not Going Crazy: Managing your Menstrual Emotions
It’s 8AM. You wake up in a pool of your own blood. Fuck. It’s happening again. You look for your bottle of Tylenol. Your room’s a mess. There’s no point. You learned the hard way...
What is PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)?
I am 1 in 20.I am a clinical psychologist and I have a disability that impacts 1 in 20 individuals of reproductive age, yet most people have never heard of it. In fact, it’s a...
How to Support Someone with Pelvic Pain | A Partner’s Guide to Care
Watching someone you love experience pain can be…well, painful. This topic was inspired by a question on reddit, addressed to people with periods, posed by a well-meaning, sympathetic partner: “How do I show up for...
The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle
Are you synced with your menstrual cycle? Women and folks with uteruses who menstruate are always cycling along the four phases of the menstrual cycle, whether they're aware of it or not. Each body is different, but...
Castor Packs: The Natural Way to Relieve Period Pain
Castor oil is a natural remedy that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health problems. Recently, it has been gaining popularity as a way to reduce period pain, inflammation, and hormone...
8 Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps from an Herbalist
I’ve had menstrual cramps ever since I started menstruating. Some months the cramps are light and barely noticeable, but other months they’re so bad I can hardly stand up. Like menstruators everywhere, I’ve had to...