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Did you know you might be a bit riskier around ovulation?
Are you aware when you take more risks? This research piece shows how our cycle impacts even factors like this. Photo by Lucas Sankey on Unsplash
Taken by Surprise
Just because I chat about periods and menstruation a lot, doesn’t mean I am never surprised by what happens. I knew my period was coming today, the last couple days I have been on edge, a bit fragile emotionally. Physically, I have had tender breasts and I was feeling...
Teenage daughters, menstruation and sex
If you are a mother of a teenage girl, the words sex and your daughters name don’t go well in the same sentence. But what if I were to tell you that attitudes towards sex and sexual behaviour in the future can be influenced by attitudes towards your menstrual cycle...
Busting The Myth on Menstrual Synchrony
From sharing tampons, heat packs and paracetamol, to accompanying each other to the supermarket for that chocolate fix, there’s no better bonding experience than being ‘synced up’ with your best friend. Alone, you might feel bloated, tired and grumpy; but together,...
Feeling Lucky?
Are there times when you would NEVER do something risky or careless and yet at other times of the month you are less bothered? Well, you may be fascinated to know how the impact of where you are in your cycle can affect your attitudes towards risk and loss in...
What is Emgoddess?
I have had a few friends over the years love what I do, but don’t really understand what Emgoddess is. I hope this helps. Emgoddess is here to help us embrace our natural rhythm of life and become intuitive to our emotional, physical, and social needs throughout our...
The impact on our self-esteem….
We can all relate to looking in the mirror and questioning the way we see ourselves. Our self-esteem is impacted by so many external influences – what we see on social media, negative comments from peers, society’s extreme beauty standards and the relationships we...
What’s your fav…cup vs tampon vs undies?
There is so much information about different menstrual products available and as a mum (who still gets her periods) with a daughter with her periods I wanted to see what “was the go” for women. So this is what I found in my very local research – WARNING - no official...
Menstrual Hygiene Day, let’s get talking
May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene Day, times are a changing....yep, we are all getting better about talking about menstruation. Do what you will, whether it's using a hash tag or talking to a friend about your cycle. If you are in a workplace or school contact Emgoddess...
It’s not just a problem in third world countries
It is not only a third world country issue. According to the Founder of Princesses Attaining Defining Stages (PADS) founder, Temitope Udom, most young girls who were not educated about the physiological changes that occur upon reaching puberty get embarrassed and lo...
Is alcohol the reason for your PMS?
Having a few big nights out before your period could be increasing your symptoms of PMS according to a new international study. Spanish researchers have identified an increase of PMS among women who drink. The symptoms of PMS were more evident for heavy drinkers in...
Podcasts with Emgoddess on Hot and Healthy Network
If you missed the chance to hear us live, here is the link to the podcast. A bit of a laugh and a good glimpse into the why about Emgoddess! Enjoy
Creating a language around women’s cycles
Sometimes you just don't want to talk about menstruation. You don't know how to maybe start the conversation, or maybe you want to talk about it but know that you will instantly be judged (oh that's why she's been soooo moody!). One company introduced the period...
Women’s Sport using the Menstrual Cycle to Better Performance
When do we start getting the power in understanding and working with our cycle? We are taught so very little about our menstrual cycle and how understanding the different phases, when they are, how they impact you and how you can use this information to support...
Menstrual Synchrony, Busting The Myth
From sharing tampons, heat packs and paracetamol, to accompanying each other to the supermarket for that chocolate fix, there’s no better bonding experience than being ‘synced up’ with your best friend. Alone, you might feel bloated, tired and grumpy; but together,...
How to Chart Using Emgoddess
First download the chart from http://www.emgoddess.com Take a look at the chart, it is a simple pie chart. Each section of the pie chart represents a day in your cycle. The circle is divided into 32 pieces, this is to allow for the different lengths that we sometimes...
Exercise and Emgoddess
Why is it, that sometimes, no matter how determined you are to kick the bad habits and hit the gym, your body persuades you to snuggle into your fluffiest PJ’s and reach for your favourite block of chocolate?
Pass Me The Lavender
Pass me the Lavender….
Sometimes I just want to smell the relaxing scent of Lavender throughout my home. Combined with Geranium and Clary Sage I feel wrapped in a cosy blanket of loveliness! It balances and calms me and creates a space where I, and all around me, feel a bit loved. This is a perfect blend for when I am in Demeter, my Earth mother phase (around ovulation).