3 key conversations I’ve had with my new partner about menstruation, fertility & hormones, to help inspire you to have your own conversations with lovers, partners & friends!

My weirdest period hack to date that has helped me have more easeful bleeds since 2015. It involves a bit of imagination and role-playing, accessing the power of intuitive sound and movement… keen to try it with me?

What is discharge, actually? How much 'wetness' down there is TOO much? How do I know if I've got thrush or an infection? Where does cervical fluid come from? What's that white stuff that I see in my underwear sometimes? What's that slippery stuff I notice after wiping at other times? Wait... is squirting just pee? Is female ejaculation a thing?

I respond to a study by Latrobe University which criticizes the reliability of birth control advice from health influencers on TikTok. Let’s explore why women are turning to social media for contraceptive advice and why mistrust in conventional doctors is on the rise.

I felt inspired to read a passage from “Blood Rites: The Spiritual Practice of Menstruation” by Jane Hardwicke Collings. I was enjoying some Day 2 reading by myself, and the words just lit up my soul. “I have to share this”, I thought. And out came the camera.

A topic close to my heart that easily fires me up: I delve deep into polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) - especially the flawed system of diagnosis and treatment in conventional modern healthcare.

An open response & exploration, sparked from a passing comment my mum made, after learning that I was waiting to see when my period would arrive before confirming social plans.

A juicy exploration of how the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle can influence your emotions & behaviours when it comes to dating, relating & sex. A cross between my own experiences & some advice you can experiment with in your own love life.

As you could imagine, I've got some unconventional thoughts about period pain and how to go about managing it. The physical is one (very important) aspect, but in today's episode, I delve in 4 "tidbits" of wisdom that have helped me tremendously in having a better relationship with period pain & my bleed as a whole.

I overheard some mainstream news this week, and I have some 🌶️ thoughts 🌶️ about it. When you hear that the government is investing half a billion dollars into women's health, do you question what the government actually considers "women's health"? What does a healthy woman look like? Why does the Western medical model insist on hormonal birth control as being the epitome of women's health concerns?

A rambly albeit helpful exploration of (1) why the luteal phase can feel rough AF, and (2) practical AND a lil more woo-woo ways that we can support ourselves to have the a more smooth, manageable premenstrual phase.

Probably my most vulnerable episode so far, I take you behind the scenes of a raw emotional release from the start of my last menstrual cycle that I video-recorded.

Back for a fiery part 2 of my INs for hormone health in 2024! I get real about consistent eating & meal times, the concept of "welcoming food", letting go of the "shoulds" of your menstrual cycle, and finally a heartfelt pep-talk about facing your fears and limiting beliefs when it comes to your body, hormones & ability to heal. REAL TALK! (Sorry for the audio pops & random noises in this ep! Gotta work on dat sound isolation, love to ur ears).

Yes, it's the 26th of February and YES I still consider it the 'new year'. With that said, here are my naturopathic, functional medicine, hippy-dippy INs for lovin' on your hormones in 2024 (as inspired by that trend of like "what's in and what's OUT for 2024 y'know?).

A bit more of a personal share for this ep, about some "ouch" thoughts & feels that rose to the surface recently in regards to my relationship with the Pill (aka oral hormonal contraception).

From a rigid proponent of Intermittent Fasting for most women... to the total opposite of intense prometabolic eating... and then finally coming back to some nuanced, cycle-informed balance. Sharing my straight-up journey with you, even if it means admitting where I've fallen for dogmatic diets!

A perfect beginner-friendly entry into tracking your menstrual cycle holistically. Check out the REVAMPED Wholistic Cycle Tracking Guide here -- on the house!⁠

She's a chunky one today! I go deep into the big wide world of nutritional medicine, covering why nutrients are crucial for health, how our body relies on nutrients for hormone balance (and overall wellbeing), and how the oral contraceptive pill can cause nutritional depletions or worsen existing deficiencies.

Welcome to Oh My Menses! I’m so grateful to have you here. As a first episode, I really just rolled with the flow. It felt good to share my story of going through puberty, hormonal experiences, being on the pill as a teen, navigating safe sex and discovering fertility awareness at 17 years old before fully discovering (remembering) Menstrual Cycle Awareness. I know & trust there is healing in the storytelling.