Health

Believe it or not, gentle exercise can be therapeutic if you’re a painful period sufferer. I know the absolute last thing that you want to do while on your period is exercise. Typing that out even sounds like a bad idea. But, it’s so helpful. As a matter of fact, it’s...

Tampons and I have a tumultuous relationship. It’s a relationship built on toxicity and discomfort. Struggling with uncomfortable dryness during my period. And, battling recurrent vaginal infections after my period. They would boast about how economical they were....

How well do you know or understand your period blood? Did this question make you a little queasy? I mean I get it periods and period flow is a sensitive topic for many women. If you combine negative period stigma with poor menstrual health education what do you get?...

The Saalt Cup is the reason I quit tampons. It's the first menstrual cup I've ever tried and I'm truly blown away. Not only is it a sustainable eco-friendly choice for period care and hygiene. But, it provides a healthy alternative for those, like me, who deal with...

Learning why your period is irregular is beneficial when it comes to assessing your health. Indeed having menstrual irregularities is not normal and can be an indication that there is something up with your reproductive health. But, trying to determine exactly what...

Fitness has been a part of my morning productivity routine for the past nine years. Suffice it to say I’ve never been a morning person. And, please don’t talk to me until after I’ve had my coffee and it’s at least 11:00 am. But, I’m thankful that I developed the habit...

When it comes to holiday eating are you naughty or nice? If you would’ve asked me this question years ago I would’ve fallen in the naughty category. I had a disastrously unhealthy relationship and mindset towards food. I was brainwashed by diet culture mentality and...

Did you know that thyroid dysfunction can affect your reproductive health? Well, I for sure didn’t realize that it did. As I was researching for this particular series What Might Cause A Woman to Not Ovulate I kept coming across information discussing how...

Discovering post-surgery I had a 2mm subserosal fibroid was a shock. I didn’t know much about fibroids except that my mother had to have them removed after giving birth to me. That was the extent of my knowledge. I had no understanding of how they impact reproductive...