“Once you have an understanding of what your body is doing, it takes a lot of the fear out of things.”
In this short video, Nurse Practitioner Samantha Padilla shares her heartfelt encouragement for young women to start learning about their cycles early. She speaks from both professional and personal experience, explaining how cycle charting can empower women with confidence, body literacy, and long-term health awareness. Whether you’re a teen, a college student, or simply someone who wishes you’d learned this sooner, her message is a gentle reminder that understanding your body is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself.