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Dry January & Alcohol-Free Resources
Do you partake in “dry January”, a popular month for sobriety? Are you sober or sober curious? Alcohol negatively impacts our hormone health. It just
Why Progesterone and Progestin Aren’t The Same and How To Compare Different Progestins
Progesterone vs. Progestin: Progestins are a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone. They interact with progesterone receptors in the body in order to
Sun-Kissed and Safe: Unveiling the Dual Benefits of Vitamin D and Non-Toxic Sunscreen
I am truly a beach girl at heart. Gimme the sunshine and sand! In this article I want to shed some (sun)light (sorry couldn’t help
Natural Solutions for Vaginal Infections
Have you ever had a vaginal infection? Have you ever felt confused about what’s going on “down there” or what the heck to do about
The Many Benefits of Magnesium for Your Health & Cycle
What is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral, electrolyte & essential cofactor in hundreds of biochemical reactions in our bodies. It’s essential for everything from maintaining
The Effect of Coffee on Your Hormones and Menstrual Cycle
Coffee definitely impacts your cycle. But why? To what extent? Do the effects vary depending on the person? I hope to clear up all these
My Favorite Tips & Products For Sleep Support
Sleep is absolutely essential when it comes to menstrual health and your overall health. Honestly girl, if you’re not sleeping well everything else you’re doing
My Favorite Fertility Tracking Devices
The “femtech” space is booming, and there is no shortage of innovative products that are literally changing the way women navigate their periods and fertility.
What is Adenomyosis & How is it Treated
What is Adenomyosis? Adenomyosis is a condition in which tissue similar to that of the uterine lining (the endometrium) grows into the muscular wall of
The Menstrual Life Cycle
Your period will evolve from the time you start menstruating throughout the course of your life. Yep, your period grows and changes with you! 🌱
Do You Really Need to Have a Period Every Month?
I am committed AF to giving women the truth (and nothing but the truth!) about periods and hormones. So when I started thinking about how
How to Take Your Life Back From PMDD
Maybe you’ve heard of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) before…? Who am I kidding, of course, you have! Something like 75% of the female population is estimated
Common (But Surprising) Causes of Irregular Periods
Do you have no idea when your next period will show up? It’s unpredictable and on its own schedule, either coming every few weeks or
How Ovulation Works And Why It’s So Important
If you’re trying to conceive, you’re no doubt familiar with the process of ovulation and why you really want it to happen on a regular
Postmenstrual Syndrome: When PMS Hits After Your Period
Most of us are intimately familiar with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In fact, a full 90% of the female population regularly suffers from PMS. The struggle
How to Prevent Ovarian Cysts
Did you know that many women have ovarian cysts that occur each and every month? And that in most cases they are actually just the
How Does the Mirena IUD Work? Is it Right For Me?
I get so many questions about IUDs (hormonal intrauterine devices), which is understandable considering the fact that they seem like the prom queen of birth
What Causes Hair Loss In Women?
Whether your hair is stick straight, wavy or super curly, highlighted or au natural—we all want thick, luscious locks. But when you see extra strands
Getting My Period Back: Why I’ll Never Take It For Granted Again
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship participant, Shelby Hoefling, this post illustrates one woman’s journey of losing and regaining her period. It All Started with
How Your Period Could be Hiding that You Have Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Written by my Spring 2019 apprenticeship program participant, Lizzie Alexander, this post discusses the implications of hemochromatosis, an underdiagnosed disease in women of all ages.