Is PMS Overblown? That’s What Research Shows
If PMS is a myth, then what on earth can we blame for all the lady-rage? You may have seen the article in The Star or The Globe and Mail or The Atlantic about the recently published research review by a team of medical researchers who assert that “clear evidence for a...
Happiness Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Guest Post by Chella Quint, Adventures in Menstruating When periods hit the news, and they do every now and again (no, not once a month – that’d actually be nice, and proof that it was a normal, neutral topic of conversation), my friends have me on speed dial. I’ve...
Bodyform’s adbusting response, new PMS research, and more Weekend Links
httpv://youtu.be/Bpy75q2DDow Bodyform's response to 'Richard' in the form of the video at right has been getting a lot of play — I've lost track of how many times it's been sent to me. We'll have more to say about it on Monday, with celebrity period blogger, Chella...
Is Hormonal Literacy Important in a Counseling Session?
When we sit with our clients - whether it’s a medical consultation, a therapy session, a group program or even spiritual guidance - what happens when we include a woman’s cyclic nature in the conversation? As a holistic reproductive health coach using...
I’m fed up with birth control propaganda
Birth control in the U.S. has become synonymous with drugs and devices. The pill, patch, or ring; Depo-Provera or hormonal implant; copper IUD or Mirena IUD; traditional hormonal birth control or long-acting reversible contraceptives. All impact the function of the...
Understanding Research: Expert Opinion Isn’t Enough
Many of us do our own health research, either because we have a specific question or simply to keep up with the news. If we don’t read the original scientific articles, we rely on experts to provide summaries in newspapers, magazines, or on a variety of websites. It...
