This episode was previously recorded as part of an online e-course called Menstrual Magic. It is a deep dive into the basics of understanding the menstrual cycle including the stages of menstruality throughout our lives, the hormonal changes and fluctuations throughout the cycle and the inner seasons.

In these three episodes, there will be references made to activities and diagrams which I will try my best to include links to below - where relevant. Please note: a lot of what I speak about, especially relating to the inner seasons, are my own experiences of my cycle journey and the most important thing that I now teach in relation to menstrual cycle awareness is that connection to your own cycle overrules absolutely everything else.

In this particular episode, I make reference to the Natural Cycles app which is the only app to be FDA cleared as birth control. I personally used this app for over two years and speak of it from my own personal experience. I have no affiliation with this app and this is not a sponsored ad. I also make reference to 'Natural Family Planning' in this episode which can also be known as Fertility Awareness Method and, of course, Menstrual Cycle Awareness.

In this episode, I also make reference to my story which you can read on my Substack blog here. This is what started my journey into cycle tracking, completely unintentionally, and led me on the path I am on today passionately speaking about and advocating for this important education.

For cycle tracking charts - the people I mentioned in this episode are Jackpine Theory and Finding Julian who both create the most beautiful visual charts if you're more creatively inclined.

Finally - a disclaimer. This episode makes reference to using cycle tracking as a method of contraception. As with any contraceptive methods, nothing is ever 100% 'safe' in preventing pregnancy. Any and all information provided by Periods & Pleasure is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You are personally responsible for your choices, actions and results both now and in the future.

For more information regarding menstruality and the inner seasons, I would highly recommend ⁠⁠Red School⁠⁠ who I trained with back in 2024 and became a Menstruality Mentor after completing their three month Menstruality Leadership Programme.

Find out more about Periods & Pleasure at: ⁠⁠www.periodsandpleasure.com⁠⁠

Music credit:

⁠⁠Untamable Love by Kurtz Martin

This episode was previously recorded as part of an online e-course called Menstrual Magic. It is a deep dive into the basics of understanding the menstrual cycle including the stages of menstruality throughout our lives, the hormonal changes and fluctuations throughout the cycle and the inner seasons.

In these three episodes, there will be references made to activities and diagrams which I will try my best to include links to below - where relevant. Please note: a lot of what I speak about, especially relating to the inner seasons, are my own experiences of my cycle journey and the most important thing that I now teach in relation to menstrual cycle awareness is that connection to your own cycle overrules absolutely everything else.

For more information regarding menstruality and the inner seasons, I would highly recommend ⁠Red School⁠ who I trained with back in 2024 and became a Menstruality Mentor after completing their three month Menstruality Leadership Programme.

Find out more about Periods & Pleasure at: ⁠www.periodsandpleasure.com⁠

Music credit:

⁠Untamable Love by Kurtz Martin