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Sustainable Approach to the Feminine Moon Cycle

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Overview

Many women have been taught to feel shame, disgust or exasperation in regards to their menstrual bleeding.
The menstrual industry sells us disposable pads and tampons that are toxic and harm our bodies and the environment immensely.

However, other options are available to us:

1. Re-usable moon products: Cotton pads, moon cups, etc – do it yourself or buy (preferably from a local).

2. Emptying your menstrual blood:
You can re-learn the ancient tradition of emptying the blood into the toilet or into a container – then dilute with a bit of water and pour onto your garden for an excellent, natural fertilizer!

How do we do this? Whenever you feel the blood i starting to come out, simply squat over the toilet/container (by putting your feet on the toilet seat), breathe deeply, relax and wait a bit. After a little while (or immediately) the blood will pour out. Let it empty thoroughly and you’re good to go until the next time you feel it coming (the time between emptying sessions will vary according to the phase & level of bleeding)

Women who empty their blood have reported immense relief in menstrual cramps and pains, shortening of the bleeding period and a general feeling of calm and wellbeing being associated with the practice.

3. Self-Care: Resting during our bleeding time, shifting to a more relaxed pace; creating or joining a women’s circle are all amazing ways in which we can rejuvenate and celebrate our moon cycle

4. Most importantly, by shifting paradigms in regards to our moon cycle, we can promote a world in which women feel natural and comfortable with their body and its amazing functions. Our bleeding can be seen as sacred and special, rather than a time of distress or something to be hidden or ashamed of.

The challenge

Many women have been taught to feel shame, disgust or exasperation in regards to their menstrual bleeding.
The menstrual industry sells us disposable pads and tampons that are toxic and harm our bodies and the environment immensely.

However, other options are available to us!

As women we often have feelings of shame, disgust or tiredness when we think about our menstrual bleeding. However, we can promote

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Many women have been taught to feel shame, disgust or exasperation in regards to their menstrual bleeding.
The menstrual industry sells us disposable pads and tampons that are toxic and harm our bodies and the environment immensely.

However, other options are available to us:

1. Re-usable moon products: Cotton pads, moon cups, etc – do it yourself or buy (preferably from a local).

2. Emptying your menstrual blood:
You can re-learn the ancient tradition of emptying the blood into the toilet or into a container – then dilute with a bit of water and pour onto your garden for an excellent, natural fertilizer!

How do we do this? Whenever you feel the blood i starting to come out, simply squat over the toilet/container (by putting your feet on the toilet seat), breathe deeply, relax and wait a bit. After a little while (or immediately) the blood will pour out. Let it empty thoroughly and you’re good to go until the next time you feel it coming (the time between emptying sessions will vary according to the phase & level of bleeding)

Women who empty their blood have reported immense relief in menstrual cramps and pains, shortening of the bleeding period and a general feeling of calm and wellbeing being associated with the practice.

3. Self-Care: Resting during our bleeding time, shifting to a more relaxed pace; creating or joining a women’s circle are all amazing ways in which we can rejuvenate and celebrate our moon cycle

4. Most importantly, by shifting paradigms in regards to our moon cycle, we can promote a world in which women feel natural and comfortable with their body and its amazing functions. Our bleeding can be seen as sacred and special, rather than a time of distress or something to be hidden or ashamed of.

The challenge

Many women have been taught to feel shame, disgust or exasperation in regards to their menstrual bleeding.
The menstrual industry sells us disposable pads and tampons that are toxic and harm our bodies and the environment immensely.

However, other options are available to us!

As women we often have feelings of shame, disgust or tiredness when we think about our menstrual bleeding. However, we can promote

Related resources

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