How To Thrive: the Semaine Journal

PMS Anxiety and Depression: Common or Normal?

You're not alone if you experience more extreme PMS symptoms.  PMDD stands for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and is a severe variant of PMS that afflicts...

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PMS Fatigue: Common or Normal?

Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported symptoms in womxn with PMS and affects roughly 71% of menstruating people. So, if you hit that luteal phase slump, know...

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Let’s End This Debate. Pain with Sex: Common or Normal?

Just because so many of us experience something (aka a common experience) doesn't mean we have to normalize it. When we normalize a condition, there's...

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Let’s End This Debate. Getting Hangry Before/During Your Period: Common or Normal?

We all get hangry once in a while, but did you know that this is exacerbated around your period (think cravings) because of hormonal fluctuations—and that...

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Let’s End This Debate. Period Pain: Common or Normal?

Just because period pain is common (80%+ women will experience period pain in their lifetime), does not mean we should normalize it. Read why. 6 minute...

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What’s Causing My Mood Swings? And What Can I do?

The ups and downs of our mood can seem to be a never-ending rollercoaster in our lives. We have some tools to help you feel...

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What’s Up With Cravings?

If you’re like us, you’re all too familiar with the monthly plague of desperately needing something salty, crunchy, or sweet right around the time your...

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Why Everything You Think You Know About Hormonal Acne is Wrong

It's not just your sex hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) that contribute to skin issues. And the good news? There's a way to balance the...

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Hormone Balance: Why Being “Hormonal” Is Good For You

Being “hormonal” may have a bad rap, but it actually means that your body is working correctly. Here are some ways to support your hormone...

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How do metabolic hormones relate to PCOS?

Ever wondered if you have PCOS, or what metabolism has to do with it? Here's a deep dive into how food, metabolism and hormones are...

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Balanced Hormones Affect More Than Just Our Cycles

Our hormones affect our mood, skin, cravings, energy, and not just our periods. Lifestyle changes can help keep our hormones happy. (6 min read) ...

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Canceling Period Euphemisms with @VioletClair

Why we shouldn't use period euphemisms as illustrated by @violetclair. (3 min read) ...

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