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Does God care about my periods?

HORMONES & THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE – PART 2 Hi there! You might have come here after reading our initial post on the menstrual cycle, if so…welcome back! If you’ve ever wondered whether menstruation was mentioned in the bible or why it is seen as unclean, you’re in the right place because we’re here to share what we have learned about it! There are a couple of instances where menstruation is referred to in the Bible. As with the rest of scripture, we can clearly see the story of redemption reflected in how we see menstruation. Do you think it is a far-fetched call to make? Let me explain.  Our first passage takes us to Leviticus

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Female Health

What should I know about my hormones and menstrual cycle? 

HORMONES & THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE – PART 1 Hi friend! If you are a biological woman, chances are that you bleed once a month-ish. While it can be annoying and sometimes ruin our plans, it can also be a relief, right? Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside our body to make it all happen? If you don’t have a period, I bet you know people that experience a menstrual cycle. This means that this is relevant to us all! You might have also thought about why we feel the way we do at different points in our cycles. One day you have the energy to conquer the world and a few days later

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Female Health

What happens during my menstrual cycle?

There are four stages of the menstrual cycle, which begins with menstruation on Day 1. While many resources suggest that the average cycle is 28 days, a normal cycle can be anywhere from 21 to 45 days (particularly in the case of teenagers). A helpful analogy to understand menstruation and how you might feel in each stage is associating each stage with the seasons of the weather. We’ll break this down as we go through the stages. Winter: Menstruation Do you enjoy winter? The cosy blankets, warm cups of tea, layers of clothing. Personally, I am a summer gal but I won’t shame you for preferring the cooler weather. Typically, people tend to be lower

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