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Nothing to wear in your cupboard?
So you have a cupboard FULL of clothing, yet some days you can stand in front of it and SWEAR you have NOTHING to wear! We all know the moments. One day we can pop on an outfit, stand in front of the mirror and feel smokin’ hot! We go out and work every room we are...
How to Make Your Own Emgoddess Perfume Oil
A number of people ask can they wear the oils directly on their skin as a perfume. Pure essential oils react differently for people, some people may have skin sensitivities and certain oils can react for them. Personally, as an aromatherapist I prefer to dilute my...
How to understand alcohol and your menstrual cycle
Although women are less likely to suffer from alcoholism, and consume less alcohol in general, the gap between men and women has decreased in the past few years. Young women in particular are far more likely to have indulged in binge drinking during their lifetime...
Charting to Overcome Addiction
Addiction to drugs or alcohol Recent figures show that 35 million people worldwide suffer from drug-use disorders, and only 1 in 7 receive treatment. Apart from the risk of death from an overdose, drug abuse has a significant effect on physical and mental health in...
Don’t let your menstrual cycle get in the way of a good night’s sleep!
For some women Hecate brings along sleep deprivation. In fact, 33 percent of women say that their slumber is negatively affected by their menstrual cycle. Research shows you can blame this lack of shut-eye on fluctuating hormones: When estrogen and progesterone levels...
4 ways to get through your premenstrual phase unscathed
Persephone surrounds the premenstrual phase of our cycle. This phase brings great creativity and passion to us to tap into. Using these qualities to get through work projects, or love projects can bring great results. However, it can also leave us feeling somewhat...
Does the Menstrual Cycle effect Muscle Strength?
It’s no secret that medical professionals recommend regular exercise to help with menstrual cramps, and weight training is becoming increasingly popular among women as an effective method to control weight and strengthen bones. While some women feel energised during...
How to use charting to overcome addiction
Many of my followers know that I had some issues around my alcohol consumption, and I wanted to change. Over the years I had attempted to give up alcohol, but always went back to drinking after some time off. I found a research study[i] that showed ovulation...
Why Boys SHOULD Be Jealous of Our Cycle.
I am constantly sharing how if we just embraced our cycle and looked at the good parts of each phase, it would be something that men would actually envy! Imagine having a tool that told you when you had the best chance of getting results, when you have the most...
How I work with my own Mental Health Experience
With today being World Mental Health Day I wanted to share my experience with a lived experience and how learning more about my body helped me to step out of this space and into one where I feel pretty damn good about myself. (most days😊). I quite like who I am. I...
Why you should use Lavender to Treat PMS
A lot of women experience changes in mood and physical discomfort in the days before menstruation, and this can negatively affect family, friends, and working relationships. These premenstrual symptoms (PMS) vary in severity, and typically include irritability, anger,...
Creative Thinking and the Menstrual Cycle
Knowing that different types of creativity are enhanced at particular phases of the cycle, or that menopause or hormone replacement therapy could affect them, is of great value to women; it provides a better understanding of when we might be better at reading maps,...
Your cycle and your skin care
Have you ever changed your skin care regime to suit what day you are in your cycle? WHAT THE…you say! You may be surprised to hear that you can actually get better results with your skin if you do. Throughout your menstrual cycle your skin is impacted by the...
Is Education the Key to Overcoming Menstrual Shame?
Negative assumptions and misconceptions about menstruation persist in todays culture. Myths and taboos about the menstrual cycle are likely causes of the shame that many women feel about this natural process. Adverts encouraging women to purchase products to avoid or...
Cycles of Shame
The role of menstrual attitudes and body shame in sexual decision-making Menstruation is a natural process, yet it continues to be commonly considered an aspect of biology that should not be seen; a topic that should not be discussed. Historically, menstruation has...
Female Sexual Arousal and the Menstrual Cycle
Fluctuations in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle are linked to our mood. We are more likely to feel sexy, lustful, passionate, or affectionate at certain times of our cycle, and these feelings can be considered to represent sexual arousal. Progestogen...
Looking for Love?
Because of the role some of our hormones play in female libido, the menstrual cycle demonstrates a clear pattern in fluctuating libido for most women. This obviously impacts our attitudes and desires around finding a suitable partner. Depending on where you are in...
Are You The Unicorn Leader?
I recently read an article in Forbes magazine (2018) where it listed the 8 characteristics of a great leader. They listed: Empowerment Great Communication Skills Sincere Enthusiasm Integrity Charisma Managerial Competence Loyalty Decisiveness I know MANY female...