Health & Body

May 31, 2016 4

Birth Control Can Not ‘Regulate’ Your Period…Here’s Why

We know that statement can come off as incendiary, especially if you’ve been taking birth control and [...]

May 27, 2016 1

Tubal Ligation: Is It Really The Ultimate Birth Control?

There’s been a lot of talk about tubal ligations (aka getting your “tubes tied”) in the media lately. This method of contraception is a big no-no for the Catholic Church, so a lot of the media buzz is about Catholic hospitals, who refuse to perform the procedure. [...]

May 24, 2016 1

The Ins And Outs Of Seed Cycling

If you’ve spent any amount of time in the holistic menstrual wellness space, then you’ve most likely [...]

May 18, 2016 0

Cycles Of Disordered Eating, Strength, And Yes, Periods

I have struggled with eating disorders for most of my life, though I have only just realized how long. Through writing this piece it became clear to me that I started the practice of ignoring my body when I was 11. After practicing that for so long, it's no wonder that it can seem normal to me. [...]

May 13, 2016 0

Why A Holistic View Of The Menstrual Cycle Matters

We all know that having a healthy menstrual cycle is important. And we know that the products you use can [...]

April 29, 2016 2

My Hellish Journey Through Hormonal Birth Control

Today is day three of my period: the sleepy, mopey day. It was a real struggle to get out of bed; luckily, it’s Sunday. I could only drag myself out of bed and into some very forgiving tights after two hours of hugging a heating pad to my stomach [...]