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Period and pelvic wellness, science, stories, and more.

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The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle

Tapping into your cycle is an invitation toward self-discovery and connection with self and others. Let’s dive into menstrual cycle literacy and give you the tools you need to chart the four phases of your menstrual cycle.
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The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle
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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...

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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...

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How To Grocery Shop In Sync With Your Menstrual Cycle

If you’ve researched what to eat to have a happier, more pain free menstrual cycle, you may have come across a few different grocery lists of what you should buy for the different phases of...

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How to use this Somatic Care Deck for Chronic Pain

This care deck was created to support folks in feeling more freedom, ease, pleasure and safety in their bodies.   It is intended to empower you in feeling more embodied and more connected to yourself: to...

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How to Use Seed Cycling To Bring Ritual and Intention To Your Menstrual Cycle

We all share the same moon. It is universal, consistent in its appearance in the sky and it shows up every night. Influencing the tides and influencing all of us, Feminine in spirit, the moon...

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How to Exercise in Sync with Your Menstrual Cycle

Hormone levels change dramatically depending on which phase of your cycle you are in, and this process affects your brain, body, energy, skin, etc.  One thing that is rarely talked about in the fitness industry...

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How To Shop For Someone With Period Pain

The digital world has allowed people who have chronic pelvic pain to build supportive and uplifting communities. The distributing and sharing of helpful, innovative, and comprehensive information is more widespread than ever. Because of this,...

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Herbal Tea for Period Relief: A Brief History and How-To

Herbal tea has been used for centuries to help with all sorts of health concerns. For many people, herbal tea can be a powerful ally for period relief. This blog post will explore the history...

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