hello love. i cannot believe it but painless periods are FINALLY my new norm! and while i do touch on every practice, mindset shift and tool that has brought me to this ecstatic phase of my life (yes love, ECSTATIC!), there simply isn’t enough space on this platform, much less this beautiful bountiful earth, for me to go into alllll the ways they have impacted my life separate from what i discuss here. however, if you feel called to a journey of your own and need a little support, feel free to browse my services on my website! and for those who are interested in attending the next cohort of Wild Woman Wellness, dates will be announced soon so stay tuned!
ps. there’s a million things i wish i had time to mention in the recording, but one in particular is that organic cotton tampons should be used as an absolute last resort in relation to the other feminine products mentioned. also, I didn’t mention menstrual cups on purpose. should you have any other questions about anything else, please leave them in the comments and i will do my best to respond.
(*for those that are unable to listen to the video, i've included a "script of sorts" below.)
"okay loves, let's discuss painless periods because they do, in fact, exist!
believe it. the first thing i realized i needed to do in order to experience periods differently was rework my thoughts, ideas, beliefs and thus, language. i did this by using mantras to attract and affirm what it is i desired. ie. "painless periods are my normal," "i love experiencing pleasurable periods," etc.
pain reframe. another perspective that needed modification was my interpretation of pain. pain was no longer the problem... pain was an ally. a messenger. an invitation to have a conversation with my body, learning what it was attempting to communicate and giving myself the space to honor its responses.
discontinue contraceptives. this may seem a bit extreme but i chose to discontinue the use of all forms of birth control, and spent some time getting to know my cycle, and behave accordingly. or be okay with getting pregnant.
free-bleed. yup! you heard me. i ditched all feminine products as much as possible. if you do have to use them, use reusable cloth pads, organic cotton pads, or organic cotton tampons. (the latter should be a last resort.) no, i don’t bleed everywhere. no, i don’t wear period underwear.
honor my yin (typically week 3 and 4). listening to my body’s increasing hunger and rest cues, eating more and taking naps and releasing myself from the need to be productive. (yin time is productive in its own way.)
orgasms. lots of orgasms. any kind you like but vaginal and cervical can act as a serious mood enhancer and natural pain-reliever, plus open your entire being to God and all the juicy intuitive downloads.
prioritize nourishment and hydration. we women overlook this one. whether it’s due to years of conditioning or just because it just seems too damn easy, we ladies have got to stop ignoring our needs. last february, i pretty much lost my period. i’m glad to report it’s back and improving, all because i started to give myself the calories i needed.
pelvic posture. unfortunately, our modern day living has left many of us with a tilted or retroverted (tipped backwards) uterus. if you notice that you only experience pain when laying or sitting a certain way, adjust your pelvis to the opposite and see if it makes a difference.
authentic movement. again, so simple but massively underrated. i know many of us struggle to move during our periods but when i began to slow down at the onset of my third week, i actually found myself energized on the first day of my period. and going for a walk has now become a first-day ritual.
womb work. aka external and internal fascia release of your vulva and vagina. that’s right. total game-changer. not only when it comes to painless periods, but so much more.
now to conclude - of course i understand that these may not work for you. these are my tried and trues that i have gathered over the past 15 years. but painful periods don't have to be our normal. but we do have to be willing to take responsibility, educate ourselves and play... experiment with what works and what doesn't. if you would like more support in your journey, feel free to browse my website further!"
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