92: Menstruation part 1: A journey to menstrual empowerment and understanding

Have you ever stopped to consider the profound relationship you have with your menstrual cycle? Welcome to today's episode! In this exciting first part of a three-part series on menstruation, I dive deep into the importance of discussing menstruation and the often-overlooked aspects of this natural process.  We explore why menstruation is relevant in conversations about female sexuality and empowerment. I’ll be reading a poignant poem about bleeding, sharing journal prompts, and encouraging you to embark on your own self-inquiry. My goal is to help you create a conscious relationship with your menstrual cycle and empower you to embrace this significant aspect of being a woman.  Join me as we begin to unravel the stigma surrounding menstruation and seek to honor the cycles that shape our lives.    In this episode: The importance of talking about menstruation Overcoming societal stigma around menstrual blood The importance of understanding your own menstrual cycle The impact of hormonal birth control on your menstruation Creating rituals and celebrations around menstruation Journal prompts for self-reflection and deeper understanding of your menstrual cycle Understanding the four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase The relationship between menstruation and female empowerment Reading of the poem "Women are tired of the ways men bleed" by Judy Grahn   Let’s connect! Come join me and like-minded women in my FREE women-only, sex-positive community – Pleasure Rebels Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plsrebels Follow and reach out on IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikaalsborn    Links and resources:  Honey pot  link: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/602aaf6ff6b5473d9134edfc   Related Episodes: 64: Embracing your inner witch: remembering forgotten reproductive health and natural fertility awareness practices – interview with Siri Kalla → 83: How to release feelings of aversion and ickiness towards your lady bits →