The birth control pill – pros and cons
Reading Time: 2 minutes Before you read this, please note that whenever I say “pill” I will be referring to: the birth control or contraceptive pill, the implant, the ring, patches, and the injection. These are the hormonal contraceptives. What does it do? It is a form of birth control which is highly effective at…
Your Menstrual Cycle Explained: phases and seasons
Reading Time: 2 minutes The female body is an extraordinary feat of engineering. Did you know that the cervical tissue is one of the most elastic parts of our anatomy? Keep reading to find out more amazing facts about your body and your menstrual cycle. Understanding your cycle helps you understand yourself better. Remember…
Castor oil pack for uterine detox
Reading Time: 2 minutes Right now you’re probably like “Whaaaaat is this crazy woman on about, uterine detox”. Trust me, I was also weirded out by it at first. But when I explain the simplicity of it, you will see it much much clearer. First let’s see who this is indicated for: women of…
Endocrine disruptors and feminine health
Reading Time: 2 minutes What is an endocrine disruptor, you may ask? It’s a chemical which can, in the words of the WHO, “be associated with altered reproductive function in males and females; increased incidence of breast cancer, abnormal growth patterns and neurodevelopmental delays in children, as well as changes in immune function. Human…