Menstruation

[zazieb]

That's right folks. Let's get really real. Menstruation is kind of an ugly word, right? Or so it seems because it's associated with something less than pleasant & not beautiful. Oddly enough bleeding out on the monthly is a sign that a woman's body is healthy (at least to a degree). So why do we go hush hush on the topic when it's a good thing?

Comments

[tswift]

Well, those teas sound delicious and if they help with pain as well, all the better!

[zazieb]

It's a double win!🍵

[timolet]

BRB. Going to thank my mom for menstruating.
I've never mixed teas, but your mixture sounds pretty good. Can you describe what fennel tastes like? I've never had it.

I'm so stoked for History of the World Part II. You're a part of history!

[zazieb]

She must have appreciated your acknowledgement of her bodily functions.😜

Fennel is like licorice! It mixes well with the other teas and tastes good by itself too.

Yay! History is fun! You'll like it.😊

[timolet]

It was a little awkward, but yes, she appreciated it!

I'm not big on licorice, so I hope the other teas kind of mask the flavor.

So, I was confused about it being a four-night event. I thought it was a movie that they'd show on Hulu before putting it into theaters, but it's a mini-series?

[zazieb]

Lol. Good boy!

The licorice flavor doesn't stand out. They all blend well together.

It's an 8 episode series!

[timolet]

I forgot I wanted to share these videos. They're immediately what I thought of after reading your post.
1)Period parties (this is a great idea)
2)Too many tampons (this would be me)

[zazieb]

Those videos were funny! Having a period party really is a great idea. Don't hide it, share it! I can see you buying up all the pads & tampons for your daughter to be sure you got what she needed LOL.

[lilipreinhart]

Thank you for normalizing the conversation on this. I don't get a lot of pain with mine, but my emotions are all over the damn place, even moreso than usual. Is there anything for that, I wonder?

[zazieb]

I've heard saffron helps! St Johns Wort is kind of a cure all. I've tried it a few times & maybe it was a placebo effect but it seemed like it helped with pms sadness.

[elliotpage]

this is great. and i appreciate "womb-bearing friends" because trans men and nonbinary people also benefit from these conversations.

[zazieb]

This is an all inclusive zone! 😊