Periods

stress and your period

How Stress Affects Your Cycle

One of my womb massage clients asked me “my period has been fine for years but it’s just gotten out of whack recently, my friend says it could be stress.  Is this true and how does it affect my period?” This is a fantastic question and highlights the issue of …

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Is Period Pain Normal?

Have you every wondered: “how much period pain is normal?”  If so, you are not alone.  It is one of the common questions I am asked by womb massage and nutrition clients.  If you (like me) have ever been doubled up with a hot water bottle having taken more painkillers …

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What Is A “Real” Period?

When you become open enough to start talking about your bleeds, the terminology can get confusing and different people mean different things when they say “their bleed” or “their moon”. If you’re bleeding at irregular intervals, mid cycle or during ovulation, you may be confused and wondering which one is …

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Could Your Menstrual Products Be Causing Your Period Pain?

Have you ever had that vaginal irritation that doesn’t go away, despite antibiotics and other thrush treatments? Do you find it gets worse around your bleed?  Perhaps you suffer from endometriosis, heavy bleeds or period pain? You may have tried abdominal massage, changing your diet, yoga, castor oil packs but …

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