Period Pain

  • Period Pain Is Not Normal, But Can We Talk About It Differently?

    Does it help when we say 'period pain is not normal?

    Is Period Pain Not Normal? Rethinking our language around health, pain and the wisdom of the cycle The phrase “period pain” paints a myriad of experiences in one brush stroke. For example, not all period pain is a sign of an underlying condition like endometriosis. Pain is a message, but not a one-size fits all […]

  • Menstrual Denial & Challenging Cultural Gaslighting

    Challenging Menstrual denial

    What is menstrual denial? Menstrual denial: the symptom of a culture that would rather overlook, dismiss, and suppress  the deeper meaning of menstruation. A cultural gaslighting forged over decades. Menstrual denial is reinforced by period product advertisements which depict women rejoicing over their ability to hide and ignore their menstrual blood whilst wearing white. It […]

  • Magnesium For Menstrual Cycles

    seaweed is high in magnesium content

    Understanding Magnesium: The Unsung Hero of Menstrual Health Today, I want to dive deep into the importance of magnesium for our menstrual cycles. You’ve probably seen magnesium supplements at health food stores and heard that it’s beneficial. But why is it so important, especially for menstrual cycle health? Let’s explore the nitty-gritty of magnesium and […]