Period Pain and Premenstrual Symptoms

Does everyone hate their period?

Thousands of us women are making peace with our ‘inconvenient periods’ and realising that being inquisitive about our menstrual cycle, learning to listen to the subtle signals of our body, can open many doors and provide solutions in different areas of our life where we previously felt stuck.

You may have heard of women ‘tracking’ their menstrual cycle to predict when their period is due or to know when they’re fertile, but there’s so much more for you to experience beyond these two pivotal biological functions. As you connect with your body’s natural rhythm, you’ll discover how the hormonal cycle is a powerful tool for developing a deeper understanding of who you are; it can help us heal our ‘story’, grow beyond our limitations and into the women we were born to be. 

Fluctuations in productivity, physical performance and emotions often take us by surprise when we’re not aware of how our hormones influence our day-to-day lives. But with awareness of these changes, patterns will emerge and we can learn to work with our natural ebb and flow, discovering our own true north. Then, our life becomes nothing short of magical!  

Women around the world are now recognising their menstrual cycle as the gateway to becoming the very best woman they can be. They’re using their hormonal fluctuations like superpowers and you can join this revolution!

The Inner Seasons Menstrual Clock has been designed to help you stay present to the wisdom of your physical body and live ‘in flow’ with your natural rhythm. With daily awareness of where you are in your cycle, you’ll be self-compassionate instead of self-critical, and be confident stretching your comfort zones when your body and brain chemistry is primed for a challenge.

Why do I have PMS?

Suffering with symptoms like PMS, mood swings and period pain is common yes, but not as normal as society would have you believe. It’s actually our body’s way of trying to get our attention; these undesirable symptoms are saying: “Something is unbalanced, I need you to make a change”. So instead of seeing the discomfort as an inconvenience and sweeping it under the carpet, we can choose to welcome it as an opportunity to heal, find peace with our hormonal cycle, and develop a positive relationship with our body.

You might currently be suppressing symptoms of your cycle with painkillers, contraceptive pills or injections to avoid discomfort or the inconvenience of your period. I know, as this was my story too. But these methods only mask the underlying problem and come with a host of side effects that can have long-term consequences on our health and fertility. There are many natural alternatives available and, with guidance and focus, you can heal your pain and find pleasure within your menstrual cycle. I’m living proof of that fact, as I suffered with chronic period pain and PMS from my teens. Now you can heal your story too.

How can I feel better about my menstrual cycle?

Daily awareness and education about the changes within our body create a powerful shift in our consciousness and present a new, creative experience of being a woman, where we feel supported and capable of riding the hormonal waves. The Inner Seasons Menstrual clock is a great tool to help you get started with this. Hand in hand with awareness, are essential lifestyle changes to reduce stress; this may include changes to your eating habits and nutritional supplements. If you suffer with symptoms like PMS, PMDD or period pains then you may like to consider contacting me for some private mentoring sessions so we can address your specific issues.

What’s the relationship between the Moon and my Menstrual Cycle?

Did you know the Moon’s cycle is 29.5 days which is similar in duration to the average woman’s menstrual cycle? Women are intrinsically connected to the cycles of nature and the Moon and the energetics of the four phases of the Moon and the menstrual cycle are remarkably similar. Many women like to track the Moon cycle as well as their menstrual cycle and also, once we’re no longer in our reproductive years, we may like to continue living in a cyclical way. This is why you’ll find Moon Phase Clocks available on our products page.