Podcast: What exactly is PMS & can better nutrition help you manage it?
Irritability, cravings, breast tenderness, a short fuse with the people you love most — for millions of women, this is just what the week before their period looks like. But how much of that is actually normal, and how much is a sign that something’s off? In this episode of The Natural Womanhood Podcast, host […]
Teaching High School Students About Healthy Relationships and Fertility Awareness
Think your teen will learn everything they need to know about their body in school? Think again. Written from the perspective of a former health educator who spent years teaching reproductive health in Denver-area high schools, this candid, experience-driven article from Natural Womanhood tackles five common myths that keep parents from having open conversations with […]
Why Don’t Young Women Know How Their Own Bodies Work?
Most girls graduate high school knowing how to solve a quadratic equation — but not how to recognize the signs of their own ovulation. How did we get here, and what does it cost us? In this research-based article published by FACTS About Fertility, fourth-year osteopathic medical student Helen Vuong examines a revealing study on […]
Cycle Syncing: How to Hack the Natural Hormone Shifts of Your Menstrual Cycle
What if you could work with your hormones instead of against them? Most women push through their days at the same pace all month long, wondering why some weeks feel productive and energizing while others leave them drained and depleted. The secret? Your hormones shift dramatically throughout your cycle—and so do your energy, mood, focus, […]
Busting the 4 Biggest Myths about Teens and Fertility Education
Think you know everything about teen fertility education? Think again. Despite what many parents, educators, and even healthcare providers assume, teenagers aren’t getting the full story when it comes to understanding their bodies. From the misconception that hormonal birth control is the only solution for irregular cycles, to the myth that fertility education is just […]
FAM Basics: The Fallopian Tubes
Everyone knows about the uterus and the ovaries, but what about the rest of the female reproductive system? This article from Natural Womanhood dives into the details of what your fallopian tubes – the purpose they serve, problems that can arise, and how you can best take care of them. When you have knowledge of […]
What Causes Painful Periods?
While period pain may be common, it’s not always normal. If painful periods have ever left you wondering what’s really going on in your body, you’re not alone—and you deserve answers that go deeper than “it’s just part of being a woman.” This clear, compassionate article from Natural Womanhood breaks down the true causes behind […]
Video: Would You Recommend Charting for Young Women?
“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 […]
Podcast: Why Body Literacy & Informed Consent Go Hand-in-Hand
How can you give informed consent if you don’t fully understand your own body? In this episode of the Natural Womanhood podcast, Katie Vidmar breaks down why body literacy isn’t just helpful—it’s essential. You’ll hear how learning about your cycle early in life can shape the decisions you make years down the road, and why […]
How is the Female Cycle a Vital Sign? A Review
Tracking your cycle is so much more than knowing when your period starts and stops—it’s actually a fifth vital sign. Understanding what your body is telling you each month isn’t just empowering; it can literally protect your health and even save your life. In this insightful article from FACTS About Fertility, you’ll discover why your […]