The more I read about the pill the more I wonder how it’s even possible that it’s still the most commonly used method of birth control. It’s incredible that we’ve put up with the negative side effects for over 50 years. We’ve been seduced by the promise that comes with it. The convenience of it.… Read More »
5 Reasons Why Your Doctor Isn’t Helping You Improve Your Menstrual Cycles Naturally
I can’t tell you how many women I’ve spoken to who have felt frustrated by the lack of support they’ve received from their physicians. Have you ever felt this way? Have you found yourself in your doctor’s office hoping to find some answers to what’s happening in your cycle only to be told that you… Read More »
Surprisingly, Women Aren’t Actually Men
It’s pretty obvious that women are different to men. But even though we understand that women’s bodies are very different when compared to men, the male body is the “standard” that our healthcare system is based on. For example, it is standard practice for new drugs entering the market to be tested exclusively on men… Read More »
Sweetening the Pill: or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control by Holly Grigg-Spall | Book Review
After reading Holly Grigg-Spall’s most recent book Sweetening the Pill : or How We Got Hooked on Hormonal Birth Control I was left feeling like I had just read a cautionary tale. The book is a well researched report about the birth control pill complete with numerous stories from women who have used the pill and… Read More »
Guest Post: Birth control freedom for life – My journey
This is a guest post that I wrote for Hannah Ransom’s blog: Holistic Hormonal Health. I interviewed Hannah on The Fertility Friday Podcast, and we talked all about Fertility Awareness and how it can be used in conjunction with barrier methods such as condoms, and we talk in depth about the withdrawal method for birth… Read More »
