teen Badass periods
Welcome to Badass periods!!
Hey love!!
Have you ever taken a bad/weird/neutral/terrifying periods or puberty class??
Ok, this is not that.
Cause, honey, I’ve been there.
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But here’s the thing — WE DESERVE SOMETHING BETTER -- over 50% of the world is gonna get a period about every 28 days ish and what if we had non-toxic ways of talking about it? And supporting them?
And what if periods didn’t have to suck? And we busted the dumb ass myths our culture has about periods and learned the real magical science?
And what if… you actually came to adore your period? YUP, REALLY.
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And this from the human who has begged to be hospitalized from day 2 cramps pain.
I FEEL YA IF YOUR PERIOD IS THE WORST.
Wouldn’t it be nice if it wasn’t? 😎
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Bye-Bye Period Drama
Hey love!!
People talk sh*t about periods and people who have ‘em, right? Ever been called crazy or dramatic…? Or PMSing…? Or gross?
Yeah, I feel ya.
But also… have you ever been like WHY ME THESE MOODSWINGS ARE FROM HELL OMG I ACTUALLY FEEL CRAZY?!! 😣😭🤬
And so… it’s confusing.
(Because like… F those people… but like yeah I’m totally on my period… how do they know??!)
Good news: you’re so sane, your cycling body is actually a frickin’ miracle, and the patriarchy strikes again (with an assist from transphobia, fat phobia, and white supremacy!). Bottom line: we’ve internalized some crap.
If you want to ditch the drama and learn cooooool sh*t about periods… this video is for you. I’m a period nerd and I got stuff to tell ya.
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Once you’ve watched the video, click here for the journal funsheet.
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It’s All a Cycle!!
Hey love!!
It’s time to get period nerdy (but like for real this time).
This video is gonna teach you to bend time, love yourself, and be in awe of the world (and yourself).
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Ok? Sound good?
This video is all about the thing they don’t teach you in period class at school in the gym… but like: IT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT.
“Cycle” isn’t just a fancy, spiritual word for getting your period — it’s the truth about how the whole word works — and if you’re someone who gets a period… or will in the future… you’ve just got a front row seat to the magic (yeah in your own body… I said magic… watch this video and then tell me if you disagree). 🎢
Come watch, babe.
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Once you’ve watched the video, click here for the journal funsheet.
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Reclaiming Yr Superpowers
Hey love!!
Ever been asked that question… if you could have any superpower what would it be and why?
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I actually love that question.
But I’m not making a Justice League movie joke right now --
I’m talking about super human powers.
And yes, it’s Badass Periods so I’m talking about yr period.
Did you know that each phase of your cycle… you’re really great at some stuff? And probably kind of crap at other stuff?
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And if you stop fighting it and start planning smartly about it… you can be hella productive, have way more fun, feel rested, and love yourself (and stop judging and shaming yourself for feeling tired or sensitive)?
This one’s for you, wonder womxn.
Once you’ve watched the video, click here for the journal funsheet.
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Faculty Interview with Nicole Jardim: Hormones, Bad Cramps + Understanding the Magical Science of Your Cycle
Hey loves!
Nicole Jardim is a period witch (though I don’t know if she’d use that phrase to describe herself… whatever, I’m claiming it!!) and she knows so much about the science of periods.
There is so much power in information -- AKA in understanding the science behind how menstrual cycles work.
Because what’s the opposite? Not knowing and being so confused (and maybe believing some dumb stories/lies about our bodies)!!!
In this conversation, we’re talking about the hormones that create periods, what an ‘out of balance’ cycle looks like, and what to do about painful symptoms (so they go away forever!).
Click play to come learn all the things with me.
How to Make Your Period Not Suck
Hey love!!
So now we’re getting into the nitty gritty of it: if telling new, loving, accepting, wise stories about our periods is revolutionary…
How revolutionary is actually taking great care of ourselves and listening to our bodies during our cycle?
Yeah, most people don’t talk about the details of this one.
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BUT: it’s how we make our periods not suck… we learn how to speak the language of our cycling bodies, support them, respond, take better and more attuned care… and watch the crappy symptoms fade.
Get out a journal, my love, and get ready to take some notes…
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You’re worthy of your own care, attention and love.
Once you’ve watched the video, click here for the journal funsheet.
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Period Resources
Hey love!!
Here is an ever-growing list of resources for you to begin to explore and support your cycle. Got a question? Message a mentor or drop it in the comments below and we’ll keep adding to the resource list.
Listen to:
Podcast Episode: Vianney Leigh on the Be Real Podcast with Eliza
Products we love:
Book to read:
Fix Your Period by Nicole Jardim
Period-balancing practices to try:
Cyclical living
Hormone-balancing foods
Castor oil packs
Lowering stress (identify your stress threshold)