Actually, I prefer the diva cup most days - But I like this button.
So it is my second month back on The Juice…Last month I had a period that was pretty rough and I talked to my doc about raising my dose slightly. This month, I am bleeding about 2 weeks late which is annoying because I was pretty pumped about thinking I had that all wrapped up and then much to my dismay, the bleeding began.
I find when I am on a full dose, my acne is out of control so I have been hesitant about ramping up my dose, but bleeding leaves me pretty bummed so I am trying to find a happy medium.
Here are a few things which have made dysphoria around bleeding better:
All joking aside - The diva cup is pretty rad: There is no string dangling to remind you every time you pee and you can let it go without a change for up to 8 hours. I am hoping to do an extended post on diva cup for masculine of center folks.
Raspberries and dark chocolate: Make my heart, tummy, brain and organs VERY happy.
Herbal teas or smoking mixtures with red raspberry leaf, lavender, motherwort, chamomile and sage.
Movement: Light movement, walking, swimming or yoga but while avoiding inversions.
Binding in my usual binder (underworks tank) is pretty uncomfortable around my waist and hips so I tend to try to wear baggy clothes and bind with sports bras and layering instead to avoid compression on my abdomen.
Self care and self love - I do things that make me feel happy and good. I play music. I write and draw. I try to stay home and cook for my partner (so we both eat well,) write them love notes and send flirty texts (so we feel even sexier to each other.) I do my best to listen to what my body and spirit want and need.
Feel free to share tips in the comments section...
MENstruation doesn’t have to be so bad.
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