From puberty to perimenopause, many of us navigate our cycles with shockingly little knowledge. For something that happens to roughly half the world’s population for decades of their lives, it’s astounding how little most of us know about menstruation. We treat it like an unwelcome guest, shushing conversations and hiding tampons up our sleeves.
Sure, most of us know how our cycle impacts fertility. But once we’ve hung up our maternity jeans, it’s as if our menstrual cycles vanish from the medical radar. And this gap in our understanding isn’t just missing from doctor’s visits – we’re not talking about it over coffee with friends either.
This hush-hush approach has created a black hole in our collective understanding of women’s health. So when our bodies and hormones start changing (like during perimenopause), we’re left struggling to make sense of what’s going on.
We were well into our forties before we learned the importance of tracking our cycles, not just for fertility, but as a window into our overall health. It’s not just about marking days on a calendar – it’s about noticing patterns in emotions, cognitive function, and physical well-being throughout the month.
So with the hope of helping our daughters, nieces, friends, and even ourselves change our mindset from “ugh, not again” to “let’s see what wisdom you bring this month,” let’s dive in…
LISTEN to this:
Making the Uncomfortable Comfortable with Marlow’s Nadia Ladak. It’s a conversation that both you and your daughters need to hear. From easing perimenopausal dryness to empowering first-time menstruators, Marlow’s lubricated tampon is a game changer. Listen, learn, and share – it’s time we made period talk as comfortable as Marlow’s tampons! Listen Today!
LEARN about this:
Menstrual Cycle 101. Think you know everything about your monthly visitor? This article takes you back to basics. From the four phases of your cycle, to the importance of tracking, and what symptoms like irregular or heavy flows can tell you. From puberty to perimenopause, it’s a great guide to understanding your incredible body. Read the Article
LAUGH out loud!
Movie 43 Scene: Guys Try to Fix a Period. Brace yourselves for the most hilarious take on first periods EVER! From the over-the-top hysteria to Patrick Warburton’s deadpan explanation of menstruation. It’s the laugh-out-loud break your day desperately needs! DYING! 😂🤣 LAUGH
we really LOVE:
Dr. Jen Gunter’s “Blood” is a myth-busting, shame-crushing guide to all things menstrual. Packed with evidence-based facts, it’s transformed how we understand our periods. In her signature no-nonsense style, Dr. Gunter tackles everything from period pain, to irregular/heavy bleeding, endometriosis, and PCOS to menstrual tracking and menstrual products. A MUST READ
Feeling a little bit smarter? You’re welcome! Let’s keep the conversation flowing – share this newsletter with the women in your life. Because it’s too good to keep to yourself. And don’t miss the National Menopause Show for even more empowering information. See you there.
xoxo,
Mikelle and Michelle
