After years of using pads AKA adult diapers for my periods, I’ve finally switched to using a menstrual cup. Not just any menstrual cup, the soft medical-grade silicone Lunette Menstrual Cup. This cup is used to collect and hold your menstrual fluids during your monthly period. Why I Made the Switch to a Menstrual Cup […] Read more…
Periods
Why the Intimina Lily Cup Menstrual Cup is Great for Travel
After nearly two years of use, it is no secret that I am in love with using a menstrual cup during that time of the month. Right now, I am using the Intimina Lily Cup, and I wouldn’t ever go back to using pads (or tampons), which are full of chemicals. Plus, menstrual cups are […] Read more…
Know Your Body: How to Count Cycle Days
I think we have all learned about the reproductive cycle in health class, and perhaps some things about the birds and the bees from our parents, siblings or friends; however, I’ve noticed through my participation on TTC boards, that there are a lot of women who are confused about how to count cycle days. I’m not […] Read more…
Period Problems: How to Chart Your Menstrual Cycle
Currently, I am on CD19. My last menstrual period was a breeze compared to the last few. Hardly any cramps, and if I did have them they were not severe. This last menstruation wasn’t heavy either. Thank God! I will continue taking the progesterone cream I reviewed last week since it seems to be helping. Oh, and […] Read more…