If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve encountered some confusing myths about your menstrual cycle. Don’t worry – you’re not alone! These are all myths I used to believe about my cycle too, so if you’re like “Wait I thought these were true 🥲” – there’s zero shame. You’re absolutely not alone, and that’s why […]

If you’ve received a similar sex-ed that most of us have… you’ve probably been taught that our cycle’s main event is menstruation, but that’s false 🙅‍♀️ Your period is not the main event of your cycle, it is actually ovulation! 🤯 Ovulation: The Main Event of Our Menstrual Cycle When we ovulate, the body releases […]

I don’t know about you but my S*x Ed class basically covered two topics: That was it. So, not only did I still have 0 clues about how to put a tampon in after sex-ed (or honestly even where tf my vaginal opening was), but I was also under the impression that getting an STD […]

TLDR: The sweet spot of protein consumption based on the latest research is 1.6g of protein per kg of current weight (for maintenance) or ideal weight (for weight gain or weight loss goals) (PMID: 28698222). Now, our protein intake may shift depending on our needs and goals… Differing goals that would impact how and what you’re eating could look like: All of those […]

Goodbye period cramps ✌️ If you struggle with cramps/ primary dysmenorrhea, I’ve got you covered – I’m giving 11 tips to help you relieve period cramps! But first, let’s chat about what period cramps are… Normal Period Cramps Normal period cramps (primary dysmenorrhea) are caused by prostaglandins and can feel like a throbbing or cramping […]

Have you ever asked yourself, “do I need to change how I work out for my cycle?” Then read this post!

I personally love 3 supplements for hormone health: probiotics, magnesium and vitamin D

Calee Shea, INHC, HHP, is here to break down the basics of your cycle! This is the essential education you didn’t get in your sex-ed class…

I found myself scrolling a fitness influencer’s feed the other day. I was looking into her routine and her workouts thinking, “Wow she looks SO good. Her abs are so defined. Let me see how she trains so I can incorporate more of that into my routine or maybe she has a workout program I can check out.”

Certain foods, such as Maca powder, Red wine, Dark chocolate, Oysters, Ginseng, Saffron, Dates, Pomegranates, may be helpful to BOOST LIBIDO naturally!

Maybe you’re ready to try to get pregnant, or maybe you want to switch to a natural birth control method. Whatever your reasoning, you are ready to ditch your current form of birth control — and you want to do it as seamlessly as possible. Calee Shea, INHC, HHP, is going over what you need to know […]

If you’ve skipped a period for 3+ months and are not on hormonal birth control or pregnant, then read this. What Is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is a disorder in menstruators that means chronic anovulatory cycles (and often looks like a totally missing period) Reminder: anovulatory cycles/ anovulation means that ovulation is not occurring. […]

We all know that periods may change in duration and flow, but did you know that the color of your period can also give you essential clues about your health and what is going on in your cycle? From how often you get it, how long it lasts, how heavy your flow is, and the […]

There are 5 main teas that I have on rotation during my menstrual phase (aka the days of my bleed/ period): Cramp Bark, Red Raspberry Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Chamomile and Peppermint.

If you’ve shrugged off the idea of your fertility as something you’ll worry about later (or never) – read this.

Sick and tired of PMS headaches? I worked with a client who described her periods as really heavy and she was concerned about the blood loss and clots. I asked her if she was noticing any other period problems and she listed cramps and fatigue. I will often pull out a very LONG list of […]