The pill was an amazing invention that changed society, took away the burden of biology from women, and furthered the feminist cause. Our society probably wouldn’t be where it is today if it weren’t for the pill, and I am grateful for that.
But it’s not all rainbows and unicorns. There are some undeniable negative aspects of the pill and the industry surrounding it. So, what do I really think of the pill? How do I balance the good with the bad?
Most women think menstrual cramps are the curse of being a woman and there’s nothing we can do about it, but I’m here to tell you that’s just not true!
Having a healthy menstrual cycle is about far more than just how regular it is and how long it lasts.
And unfortunately, the vast majority of women don’t know what to look for to figure this out.
The common myth is that if your cycle is about 28 days and fairly regular, and if the pain isn’t unbearable or flow too heavy, that everything is fine. In reality, there’s a lot more to it.
We all know that sunshine is good for our moods and people living in the North tend to be more depressed in the dark days of winter, but did you know that sunshine is also good for your reproductive health?
I’m talking about the vitamin D that you get from the sun, which is so important that it’s even considered to be a hormone!
Read on to see how vitamin D helps your reproductive health.
We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know it can actually help improve your hormone balance and improve your menstrual cycles?!
Read on to see how exercises helps to improve your hormones.
Reusable menstrual products are the greatest invention ever! I’ve been using them for about 15 years now and would never go back to disposables.
There are so many great benefits from using them that you will soon get over the squeamish factor (and possibly even look forward to your period and think your menstrual blood is cool!).