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moon cycle support • ritual, nontoxic + size inclusive
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items as a plus-size, pcos, free-bleeding, full moon blood witch 🌕 i know the magic of turning my cycle into ritual. finding products that are truly nontoxic, made by women, and size inclusive isn’t easy – so i’ve gathered my most trusted companions here....
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books
journals + trackers
kitchen
pads
podcasts
apothecary
from tinctures to teas, these are my herbal + medicinal allies for bleeding rituals 🩸 plants i trust to soothe cramps and back pain, nourish blood, and keep me rooted in my body. i've also included my favorite hormonally supportive supplements.
clary sage essential oil is great when applied to the reflexology points that help ease pms and period cramps, and the aroma can be so soothing. i love adding a couple drops to my bath salts for my baths. use carefully, and avoid if pregnant. ---- co...
Clary Sage Essential Oil
deep relief is an oil blend i am rarely without. i have one in my purse, one in my room, and multiple around my house. this is so wonderful to help alleviate my pain, or if i am overheating, rolling this on the back of my neck immediately cools me do...
Deep Relief Roll-On
endoflex essential oil blend has been a game changer for my adrenals. i use this all throughout my phases – diluted and rolled over my adrenals and thyroid. ---- code SHAREYL for 10% off + member number 20688027 at checkout if you'd like to support m...
EndoFlex Vitality™
as a pisces moon woman who is deeply connected to my ancestors, this essence is such a gift to my nervous system. i absolutely love incorporating this into my bleed rituals. it drops me into my body in such a deep way, and i feel so connected to moth...
Kinship Woven in Deep Time ▲ Earth Essence — Mythic Medicine
leefy prana has been an apothecary staple of mine for almost 7 years. this full spectrum extraction of turmeric and ginger is a life saver when it comes to inflammation or headaches, both of which i tend to experience during my bleed. i also notice t...
Leefy Organics | Absorbable Superfood Supplements
minerals are absolutely pivotal for a healthy bleed. if you haven't researched the effects of magnesium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate – especially during the menstrual phase – i highly, highly recommend it. use code ABBYGALE for 10% off!
Mitigate Stress – Wellness Supplements, Magnesium & Shilajit
motherwort is the best friend every bleeding human needs. this herb is in my empress tea blend, and here it is a concentrated tincture. very powerful, very supportive – especially if you are overworked and underrelaxed.
Motherwort Elixir — Mythic Medicine
this roll on is convenient for traveling or keeping on your night stand to help alleviate pain and pressure during your bleed. this is a great high quality cbd balm option, with the convenience of a roller bottle. ---- code SHAREYL for 10% off + memb...
Muscle & Joint Roll-On™ with full-spectrum CBD
my favorite brand of castor oil to use for castor oil packs (packs themselves linked in the support tools section). hexane free, organic, cold pressed, and in a glass bottle.
Organic Castor Oil
another great option for good quality castor oil, also in a glass bottle.
Organic Cold Pressed Hexane Free Castor Oil 16 oz
if you're on a budget, just want a small amount, or appreciate the convenience of a dropper bottle, this smaller version of cold pressed castor oil is handy. it is also perfect for keeping on your nightstand and putting a drop or two in your belly bu...
Organic Cold Pressed Hexane Free Castor Oil 2 oz
i've been using this progesterone + essential oil blend for years to support my hormone levels. while i don't use it while i am actually bleeding, i notice a huge difference in how frequent my bleeds are when i use it consistently during luteal. comp...
Progessence Plus Serum
this has become such a favorite for when i notice that i am very depleted and have a noticeable progesterone drop, or when my period is late. a few drops on my forearm and then a short while later, my bleed arrives and my energy rises more. this is s...
Progest+
if you are like me, you may have a hard time slowing down when your bleed begins. as much as i ritualize, sometimes it takes me quite a while to fully slow down and be present. and often, that process comes with a lot of tension. alongside the body o...
❤ Rainbow Heart Beams Herbal Elixir ❤ — Mythic Medicine
this blend is super helpful to have on hand if you struggle with digestion issues on your bleed – which i do sometimes, especially if i eat something that doesn't sit well. this blend supports your hormones and your stomach at the same time, and is g...
SclarEssence™ Vitality™
this is initiation in a bottle – the essence of initiation if you will. if your first cycle was not celebrated or ritualized – or even recognized – this is a beautiful essence to sit with in ritual to reshape those first memories and associations wit...
Unto Herself ▲ Violet Flower, Mammoth Tusk, and Amber Earth Essence — Mythic Medicine
this essence calls me forward in massive ways, whether i'm bleeding or not. from a medicinal standpoint, wild iris is beautiful for lymphatic support, which is essential for a healthy bleed. from an energetic standpoint, this essence is a powerful to...
What Is Within You ▲ Wild Iris + Amethyst Earth Essence — Mythic Medicine
this is a great natural alternative to ibuprofen or otc pain medication. please do what is best for you – if you are looking for a natural addition to meds that is safe, this is a wonderful option. this is the soft gel version, which is great if you ...
Terry Naturally CuraMed Acute Pain Relief 60 Gels
this is the large pill version of the natural pain relief, and it does tend to have a stronger affect than the soft gels, but the pills are quite large so be careful. as always, do what is best for you! this is a safe addition to meds if that feels b...
Terry Naturally Curamin Extra Strength - 60 Tablets
i usually use the powder version of this beef liver in my smoothies (also linked in the kitchen section), but if you prefer capsules, these are wonderful. beef liver helps blood flow and quality so much.
Perfect Supplements Desiccated Beef Liver Capsules
while this is marked as menopause support, it does wonders for pms support and even cramps. it sort of tastes like berries and is made with a glycerin base if you're more sensitive to taste, but i usually add to a smoothie.
JoySpring Hormone Balance for Women - Menopause & PMS Relief
books
these are the books that have deepened my cycle wisdom – recipes, history, and education. some lean more practical, others more ritual, but all hold insight worth implementing. 📚 always cross-check what you learn and take what resonates most with yo...
this book has great recipes that are perfect for the menstrual phase, as well as lots of knowledge to learn from.
Ayurveda for Women: Food as Medicine & Recipes
this book is full of history about menstruation, along with what the truth of it actually is.
Blood: Science, Medicine & Mythology of Menstruation
if you love anthropological research, you will appreciate this book. it is full of studies and dives into how many cultures have viewed menstruation.
Blood Magic: The Anthropology of Menstruation
this book is interestingly written and laid out to cover historical, cultural, religious, and societal impacts on how we view menstruation.
Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation
while this cookbook isn't directly for the menstrual cycles, there are a lot of delicious recipes that are easy, quick, and easy to modify for your preferred diet to make it easier to stay nourished during your bleed.
Half Baked Harvest Super Simple Cookbook
this book has lots of knowledge about healing pcos – or supporting it – naturally, as well as recipes perfect for your cycle.
Heal PCOS The Infradian Way: Holistic Solutions
this book is by the queen, rosemary gladstar, and is chock full of wisdom about supporting your body with nature.
Herbal Healing for Women: Holistic Guide
this book covers our beliefs around our cycle, as well as rituals and knowledge about reclaiming our power through our wombs.
Her Blood is Gold: Wisdom of Menstruation
while not exactly menstruation-related, it is a powerful book about reclaiming womanhood and authenticity.
If Women Rose Rooted: Journey to Authenticity
this beautifull designed book covers all the phases of your cycle, offers lots of knowledge, and recipes perfect to support your body.
Infradian Nourishment
one of many great books or pieces of knowledge by alisa vitti, this book goes over how to appreciate your hormones and restructure your life around them as your strength.
In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage
this book covers the biological understanding of menstruation, as well as understanding it from an archetypal and energetical perspective.
Moon Time: Living in Flow with your Cycle
another great book for understanding your hormones and how to reclaim your power and your schedule without putting yourself down.
Period Power: Harness Hormones & Cycle
wonderful reference book for anything related to female hormones, coming off birth control, herbal supports, details of your cycle, etc.
Period Repair Manual: Natural Hormone Treatment
this book goes over the energetic, creative, sexual and spiritual gifts of your menstruation, as well as rites of passage for self acceptance.
Red Moon
very knowledgable book to add to your arsenal, and perfect for a reference guide on the female reproductive system.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 20th Ed.
if you're into using essential oils to support your body naturally, this book is a helpful reference for doing so safely and effectively.
Essential Oils Hormone Solution: Energy & Weight
an in-depth look at what exactly a period is, what healthy fertility looks like, and more. super informative.
The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Cycles & Fertility
i use this cookbook all the time for every phase of my cycle. my favorite recipes are the chocolate mousse with raspberry compote, and the breakfast apple crisp. these recipes are so nourishing, and the book itself is beautifully done with lots of ph...
The Moon Cycle Cookbook: Holistic Nutrition Guide
this book is a blend of learning about the physiology of your cycle and the spiritual implications and harnessing that power for your advantage.
Wild Power: Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle
another beautiful work by alisa vitti, this book is full of wisdom on how to get out of survival and become your own power source.
WomanCode: Perfect Cycle & Amplify Fertility
while not about the menstrual phase or hormone health, this book is a celebration of the wild woman archetype that is so inspiring and connects you to the essence of womanhood while you bleed.
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths & Stories
journals + trackers
i’ve learned that keeping record of my cycle is its own ritual. these are my favorite tools for logging, reflecting, and honoring the phases i move through. ✍️
i'm looking forward to the 2026 version of this dated planner structured around my internal phases! the design is so beautiful, and if you like planning around your cycle, this is perfect for you.
Cycles Journal 2025 : Menstrual Tracking + Mental Health Planner & Lunar Calendar / Physical Period Charting Moon Tracker
this has been my go-to tracker app since 2016. it has been very reliable, and i have years worth of my records on here to pull from.
Flo Cycle & Period Tracker
i used this one for a bit and it is so beautiful! if you like a clean aesthetic, clear markers of what phase you're in, and additional trackers for food and exercise, this one is a beautiful option. i had to switch back to flo because my cycles are m...
Lively ~ Period Tracker, Cycle
similar to lively, i had to switch back to flo due to this app not allowing for how long my cycles are, but if yours are generally normal, this app is BEAUTIFUL! a little witchy, women owned, and aligned with the phases of the moon.
Stardust: Period & Pregnancy
this is a journal meant to go with the sacred cycles oracle deck (linked in the ritual tools section). a beautiful addition to your rituals if you want to go deeper into understanding your connection to your body.
The Sacred Cycles Journal
kitchen
nourishment is medicine. 🍵 here are the foods, drinks, and kitchen tools that help me rebuild blood, stay warm, and support my body while bleeding – from bone broth to cacao to tea.
a little shameless plug for an herbal tea offering available in my own apothecary 🫖 the formula for this tea was 2 years in the making, with the final recipe coming to me from my daughter beyond the veil while i was focusing on healing my body postp...
the empress tea • herbal tea tonic for womb health — passions + potions
another herbal tea blend from my own apothecary created by me, this one is another staple during my bleed. while not necessarily created for menstruation or uterus health, it has a lot of womb-supporting herbs and gentle pain relieving herbs. if you ...
the high priestess tea • herbal tea tonics for intuition, dreamwork + clarity — passions + potions
my number one favorite cacao paste. i purchase this in a big block, chop it up, and store in a glass jar for ease when i want to make a cup of cacao. cacao is incredibly supportive to our wombs and healthy blood. use code ABBYGALE for 10% off.
100% Arriba Nacional Ceremonial-Grade Cacao Paste, Organic
if you want to avoid all the chopping or you're looking for something more affordable, this is the same cacao as the block and much easier to use. use code ABBYGALE for 10% off.
100% Arriba Nacional Ceremonial-Grade Cacao Tin, Organic (8 oz - granulated)
if you are looking for something convenient for traveling or just something different with flavors, these cacao packets are delicious and so simple to use. my favorites are the tantric rose and the oaxacan spice, both with the perfect ingredients to ...
Cacao Ceremony Kit
i usually use the block version of these element cacao mixes, but these tins are perfect for convenience. for ritual purposes, having the elements is a beautiful addition. use code ABBYGALE for 10% off.
Ceremonial Cacao — Element Blends Tins Variety Pack, Organic (4 tins - 8oz each)
if your budget allows for super great cacao, keith's is definitely great but more pricey. i love this one, although i do tend to go for cacao lab more often.
Ceremonial Grade Cacao Paste - 16oz (454g) Bar
i love incorporating these elements cacao blends into my rituals while bleeding, especially matching the element to the moon phase. use code ABBYGALE for 10% off.
Sacred Element Ceremonial Cacao Blends Variety Box, Organic (4 bars – 3.5 oz each)
i love my simple modern half gallon water jug. i'm often stationary during my bleed, especially in the beginning, so it is nice to hange a large water bottle next to me to make sure i stay hydrated. this jug is leak proof, and it has a straw lid atta...
Simple Modern Trek Pivot 64oz Water Bottle
this is a great quality beef bone broth to support a healthy bleed – get the unflavored version if you want to make a delicious, hormone supporting hot chocolate. or drink it straight, warmed in a mug, for a comforting sip.
Kettle and Fire Classic Beef Bone Broth 4 Pack
the powdered version of my favorite beef liver capsules, this is a great addition to smoothies or baking. if you don't want to risk the taste, go for the capsules – but i am pretty sensitive to taste and i don't taste this at all in my cacao smoothie.
Perfect Desiccated Liver Powder 180g
my absolute favorite collagen – i've tried a lot of them. i love adding a scoop of this to a yolky milk drink in the morning or a mug of cacao at night for an extra protein boost. collagen is very important for your body to remain in alignment and su...
Perfect Supplements Unflavored Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder 660g
pads
these are my tried and true menstrual pads, or sanitary napkins. when i can't wear my period underwear (and for years before i found the undies), these have held me perfectly. 🩸 lots of sizes, with their largest size truly being the biggest i've fou...
rael pads are the cleanest, most absorbent cotton sanitary napkins i have found in my 10 years of searching. as a plus size heavy flow girlie, this size is my go-to when spotting, but may work more full time for you!
Rael Organic Cotton Period Pads, Petite 28ct
rael pads are the cleanest, most absorbent cotton sanitary napkins i have found in my 10 years of searching. as a plus size heavy flow girlie, this size is perfect when spotting or during very light flow, but may work more full time for you!
Rael Organic Cotton Pads Regular Absorbency 28 Count
rael pads are the cleanest, most absorbent cotton sanitary napkins i have found in my 10 years of searching. as a plus size heavy flow girlie, this size is handy when at the very beginning or end of my cycle, but may work more full time for you!
Rael Organic Cotton Period Pads, Large 24ct
rael pads are the cleanest, most absorbent cotton sanitary napkins i have found in my 10 years of searching. as a plus size heavy flow girlie, this size is my go-to during the day on a normal flow, and the ones i keep in my car for emergencies.
Rael Organic Cotton Period Pads, Heavy Absorb, 20ct
rael pads are the cleanest, most absorbent cotton sanitary napkins i have found in my 10 years of searching. as a plus size heavy flow girlie, this size is my number one favorite and most-used. i travel with this one, keep them in my car, in my suitc...
Rael Organic Cotton Period Pads, 12 Count
podcasts
these are the voices i listen to when i want to feel less alone in womb health, feminine bodied living, and living embodied. 🎙️ while i may not align with every belief shared, each one offers grounded wisdom worth considering. always do your own res...
very informative, research-backed podcast covering women's hormones and the importance of mineral balance.
Hormone Healing RD
podcast covering fertility, bioenergetics, physiology, metabolism, and more.
Innate Wisdom Podcast
practical discussions about hormones, hypothyroidism, autoimmunity, diet culture BS, and more.
Rooted in Resilience
wisdom and practices to reconnect with yourself and your sovereignty.
Sanctuary for the Feminine Soul
this one tends to be more rooted in christianity, but there are a lot of great insights she offers and guests she interviews about women's health that are very helpful.
SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley
while this podcast hasn't been updated in a few years, it is full of great information about living in accordance with our natural, internal rhythms and other women's health issues.
The Freely Rooted Podcast
conversations about how to use your connection with your body to lead your life.
The Menstruality Podcast
a great resource on PCOS that is backed by research.
The PCOS Repair Podcast
conversations about plant medicine, ancestral connection, womb healing and sovereignty, and more.
The Serpentine Path
herbalist and female health practitioner that talks about radical healing, reconstructing our relationships with ourselves through womb health, misogyny, and more.
The Womb Room Podcast
functional nutritionist that has practical discussions about health, offering tips that are easy to understand and apply.
Wild + Well-Fed Podcast
podcast with lots of guests who discuss womb healing.
Womb Centered Healing
ritual tools
these are the tools that turn my bleed into ceremony – crystal companions, body/ritual oils, card decks, and other tools that bring presence, softness, and a sense of the sacred to my bleed. 🔮
this is my favorite oil for ritual work while bleeding. i love adding it to a ritual bath before bed or using it during meditations. the name of this oil, ancestral communion, is so fitting – redwood and mugwort together feel so ancestral and support...
Threshold (previously Ancestral Communion): Redwood + Mugwort Herbal Body Oil — Mythic Medicine
by far my absolute favorite oil for menstruation. i always have this on hand in my home. mugwort and yarrow are such a dream for the adrenals, reproductive systems, and the innate intuition that is active while bleeding. if you partake in dreamwork, ...
Motherlore (previously As the Witches Teach): Yarrow + Mugwort Herbal Body Oil — Mythic Medicine
this is a blend of two oils that i love separately that are quite the powerhouse of herbs when combined. st. john's wort really helps alleviate some of those pms symptoms or depressive tendencies when bleeding, as well as some of the nerve pain in my...
Cosmic Convergence: St. John's Wort & Mugwort Herbal Body Oil — Mythic Medicine
this one was recently renamed to “self sanctuary”, which i love and find so fitting. this breast massage is so relaxing to sore breasts during the menstrual cycle, and aids healthy liver and lymph function, which is critical for a stress-free bleed. ...
Self Sanctuary Herbal Breast Oil — Mythic Medicine
my most used body oil, this st. john's wort is a beautiful herb for alleviating pms symptoms like depression and anger, as well as helping relieve sore muscles and tired nerves around the lower back and hip area. even when i don't cramp, sometimes th...
St. John's Wort Herbal Body Oil — Mythic Medicine
i use this deck daily no matter the phase of my cycle, but i especially love including this in my bleeding rituals. a beautiful deck with a wonderful guidebook that encourages you to reconnect with your body.
The Sacred Cycles Oracle: 50-Card Deck & Guidebook
this violet leaf castor oil is my favorite for wet massage during my menstrual ritual baths. take a quiet moment to rub a little of this over your womb space and liver area while bleeding to give your body an extra boost of liver support. a healthy l...
Violet Leaf Infused Castor Oil — Mythic Medicine
this stone is a steady ally for heavy flow days. i hold it when i need grounding, vitality, and courage in my body while bleeding.
Bloodstone Tumbled Stones: Choose How Many Pieces (Premium Quality 'A' Grade)
a soothing companion for rest and dreamwork during my bleed. i keep it nearby when i want clarity, calm, or support in softening tension.
Amethyst Tumbled Stones: Choose Ounces or lb Bulk Wholesale Lots (Premium Quality 'A' Grade Natural Amethyst Crystals)
this stone reminds me to hold my bleed with gentleness and love. i place it on my altar or keep it in hand when my body feels tender.
Rose Quartz Tumbled Stones: Choose Ounces or lb Bulk Wholesale Lots (Premium Quality 'A' Grade Natural Rose Quartz Crystals, Love Stone)
moonstone has always felt like the cycle itself in crystal form – reflective, flowing, and intuitive. i lean on it when i want to honor rhythm and intuition.
Rainbow Moonstone Tumbled Stones: Choose Ounces or lb Bulk Wholesale Lots (Premium Quality 'A' Grade)
a blood-stone of a different kind – garnet carries heat, strength, and circulation. i call on it for warmth and renewal during my cycle, like a snake shedding its skin.
Garnet Tumbled Stones: Choose How Many Pieces (Premium Quality 'A' Grade)
protective and clarifying, i keep obsidian near me to help release stuck emotions and cut through heaviness while bleeding.
Black Obsidian Tumbled Stones: Choose Ounces or lb Bulk Wholesale Lots (Premium Quality 'A' Grade)
a clearing stone, selenite helps me reset my space and energy. i like to keep it by my altar or in the bathroom where i tend to my bleed.
Selenite Tumbled Stones: Choose Ounces or lb Bulk Wholesale Lots (Premium Quality 'A' Grade Selenite Crystals)
this is a heart-soothing stone, one i turn to when emotions run high during my bleed. it reminds me that tenderness and strength can coexist.
Rhodonite Tumbled Stones: Choose Ounces or lb Bulk Wholesale Lots (Premium Quality 'A' Grade)
a throat-centered ally, chrysocolla supports me in expressing what my body is asking for, which is important considering the throat/cervix connection. it’s a stone of honesty and sacred opening.
Chrysocolla Tumbled Stones: Choose How Many Pieces (Premium Quality 'A' Grade)
perfect for external self-massage – i use this over my womb space or on sore legs and hips. the softness of rose quartz makes the practice feel loving and gentle.
LARGE Rose Quartz Massage Wands, Natural Rose Quartz Crystal Wands: Choose Size (Polished Rose Quartz From Madagascar, Love Stone)
(⅓) these wands are tools for release and reconnection. i use them with intention, for both pleasure and for easing tension held in my body. obsidian brings depth, grounding, and honest reflection to the practice.
Pele Curve - Black Obsidian Massage Wand
(⅔) these wands are tools for release and reconnection. i use them with intention, for both pleasure and for easing tension held in my body. obsidian brings depth, grounding, and honest reflection to the practice.
The Curve | Black Obsidian Crystal Pleasure Wand
(3/3) these wands are tools for release and reconnection. i use them with intention, for both pleasure and for easing tension held in my body. obsidian brings depth, grounding, and honest reflection to the practice.
Amrita Wand® | Black Obsidian Massage Wand
another card deck with beautiful artwork that encourages body/soul connection and is perfect for bleeding ritual tarot card pulls.
Be With Your Body Tarot Deck
social media accounts
these educators + cycle keepers have offered me useful tips, recipes, and reminders. 📱 i don’t agree with everything each one shares, but across the board their content has helped me learn. always fact-check and trust your body first.
shares practical, research-backed tips on hormone balance and body literacy. she is the author of a couple books i linked above.
Alisa Vitti (@alisa.vitti)
another practical, research-backed sharer who talks about minerals and hormone health – she also has a podcast which i linked.
Amanda Montalvo (@hormonehealingrd)
the author of a couple books i linked, sarah shares a lot on this account about nutrition for your phases.
Arc Woman (@arc.woman)
an inclusive womb wisdom keeper who shares beautiful reflections of femininity. also has a podcast which i have linked
Claire Yaseed (@sagefemmewomb)
inclusive medicine woman who has an abundance of wisdom to share
Divina Mujer (@_divinamujer)
not necessarily sharing about women's health, but shares a lot of very valuable info about hormones and the lymph and other body systems
Dr. Ian Hosein, PhD, HHP (@toxfreedoc)
a great account i turn to when i need some inspo on food or ways to nourish my body
Ella Henry (@glowwithella)
a very informative account that shares practical tips and applicable knowledge about cycles and womb health
Erin Foley • Womben Wellness (@wombenwellness)
an account i have followed for years, she talks a lot about bioenergetics and proper nourishment. she has multiple recipe book downloads that are amazing.
Fallon Danae Lee (@fallondanae)
realistic wellness tips and recipes to stay nourished
Jess Bippen, MS, RD (@nourishedbynutrition)
lots of information about hormones, as well as many recipes i fall back on
Jessica Ash | Hormones & Beyond (@jessicaashwellness)
herbalist, doula, and practioner talking about regenerative healing
Jillian MacKenzie | HTMA + Healing Arts (@themineralfairy)
lots of helpful insight in her highlights that was published over years, as well as a podcast i linked, she talks about the bioenergetics of healing your hormones
kori meloy (@korimeloy)
a beautiful account of a chinese medicine practioner talking about the heart/womb connection
Kris González, L.Ac ∘ Chinese Medicine Practitioner (@thewayofyin)
laura talks about how to naturally nourish your body and care for your physiology. she also has a podcast i have linked
Laura Lyons, FNTP RWP (@wildlyonswellness)
shares beautiful insights on reproductive health and reclaiming your wildness
Liz | Wild Roots | Womb Embodiment & Rewilding (@reclaimyourwomb)
one of my favorite accounts to reference when meal planning for my cycle, they share tons of information about supporting your body with whole food.
Manski’s Wellness | Real Food for Hormone Balance (@manskis_wellness)
a beautiful resource for indigenous mexicans, she talks about decolonizing health and embracing matriarchal healing
Meztikyezpahtli :: Blood Moon Healing (@bloodmoonhealing)
shares lots of good information about period health, pcos, and hormones
Nicole Jardim (@nicolemjardim)
i've followed noelle for years, and i have gained so much wisdom from her account. she is the momma who creates the progesterone supplement i linked, and she has so many highlights about food and recipes for your hormone health.
Nutrition, Homesteading, & Motherhood (@noellekovary)
decolonizing womb and postpartum health, this is a beautiful account celebrating the natural power of womben.
Pānquetzani🌿Ancestral Healer (@indigemama)
PERIOD. is a global, youth-powered non-profit fighting period poverty & stigma through advocacy, education, and service.
PERIOD. (@periodmovement)
inclusive perspective on somatic coaching and pelvic care
Prairie | Pelvic Magic + Relational Alchemy (@prairie.somaticconnections)
inclusive medicine woman of color sharing a refreshing perspective on womb and nervous system health. also has a podcast which i have linked.
Qiddist Ashé | Medicine Woman for Liberation (@theholy.well)
beautiful, aesthetic account talking about ancestral connection, sisterhood, and sovereignty
Rebecca 𓆸 menstrual cycle coach & feminine embodiment (@blumewomb)
while she doesn't always share about health, she shares many recipes and informative videos about hormones and nourishment
Rebekah Faith Moyer (@ebbymoyer)
an account for mayan abdominal therapy in CA, but they share lots of information that is important
Rebirth 🦋Joanna Yañez (@womb.wellness)
a beautiful mix of practical and magical, she shares lots of information about womb healing and more
Samantha Hadadi (@the_hormone_goddess)
womb-led poetry and deconstructing societal impacts on menstruation
Sam Lucy 𖣠 (@samantha__lucy)
a fellow herbalist sharing tea blends and informative, fun videos
Tea Lady | Katie Brannock (@tealadykatie)
somatic trauma resolution for the female nervous system
Veronica Rottman: SEP centering the female nervous system (@wakingwomb)
a beautiful account reconnecting us to the wisdom and wildness of our wombs and our ancestors
Wild Womb Health (@bloody.health)
support tools
the practical comforts that make bleeding more bearable – heating pad, castor oil packs that actually fit plus bodies, and other supports that help me rest. 🛁
more effective than epsom salts, these bath treatments are a favorite when i am bleeding. adding the ache erasing version to a bath on the first couple days of my bleed helps alleviate tension in my muscles and helps me relax
ache erasing anti-stress bath treatment
while this isn't the exact one i use, this is another great option for a completely natural, plus size friendly castor oil pack, which is great for liver and womb health.
Castor oil wrap LARGE for Liver/Pelvic/Stomach area- 100% Organic & Handmade in USA
extra flannel for castor oil packs, plenty long and thick enough to fold up or wrap on body parts
2 Pcs Organic Cotton Flannel Castor Oil Wrap
a beautiful option for a hot water bottle to soothe cramps or soreness
Elizabeth Scarlett Celestial Hot Water Bottle - Navy
a huge bag of epsom salts for baths to help with tension and soreness. i love using this to mix oils into my baths (always use a carrier for oils in baths!)
Epsoak Epsom Salt 19 lb Magnesium Sulfate
another favorite bath treatment, i find this one helpful when that primordial female rage bubbles up when my bleed approaches
rage squashing anti-stress bath treatment
the sad smashing version of this bath treatment is helpful when experiencing mps or pmdd symptoms during luteal and menstrual phases
sads smashing anti-stress bath treatment
this extra large heating pad is so wonderful to have on hand for cramps, for support, or just to keep your uterus warm, which is ver important for a healthy flow. as a plus size person, finding one large enough to cover my whole womb space was a litt...
Sunbeam XL Heating Pad 12x24 Green 6 Heat
nootropic bath treatment bundle offers a deal on fragrance-free panic crushing, rage squashing and sads smashing bath soaks.
unscented nootropic trio bath treatment
instead of feminine or restroom wipes filled with hormone-disrupting chemicals, i opt for these water wipes to help clean up on the toilet
WaterWipes Sensitive+ Baby Wipes, 180 Ct (3)
a beautiful waterproof blanket that is perfect for free bleeding in bed or on the floor for a ritual
Womb Free Bleeding Waterproof Squirt Blanket™
my favorite yoga mat – plus size friendly, completely natural, and very soft. with moon phases for that extra phase connection, this is a favorite for gentle stretching on my bleed to keep the flow in movement.
X-Tall Moon Phases Cork Yoga Mat | 6'7 long | 4.5MM
plus size friendly organic cotton bolster, which is very supportive in assisting stretching or laying your womb on. also perfect for sitting on during rituals or meditation
Yoga Meditation Cushion 25x12 Rectangular Bolster
while i can't seem to find the burgundy version that i personally have, this is a plus size friendly meditation cushion made with organic cotton and buckwheat. perfectly weighted and easy to form to, it is great for ritual or stretching.
Zafu 15" Round Buckwheat Yoga Cushion
tampons
i only reach for tampons during emergencies, swimming, travel, or when i have no other option. 🩸 my body tends to reject them quickly, and i’ve always felt a sense of discomfort when using them, almost like my body is pushing them out. the same has ...
this is the compact version of rael's bpa-free plastic applicator tampons. these are great for traveling, good to keep in your purse for an emergency or for sharing, and so handy if you want to go for a swim while bleeding.
Rael Organic Cotton Tampons, Moderate, 36ct
if you want to stay away from plastic and can handle cardboard applicators, these are wonderful! i personally struggle a bit with the cardboard during a heavy flow, but on a lighter flow these are great.
Rael Organic Cotton Tampons, Regular & Super, 36 Count
if i am going to use tampons, these are the ones that work the best. chlorine free, with a bpa-free plastic applicator. they are a slim design, so a pain free experience to put one in. very absorbent for a natural tampon. these are what i grab when i...
Rael Slim Tampons Organic Cotton 40ct
underwear
these are my tried and true period underwear recommendations. 🩲 owned by women, designed by women, truly size inclusive XXS-8X, and make with bamboo and cotton. finding nontoxic plus size period underwear took years, and these definitely check all m...
after years of searching, i finally found a period underwear company that is designed and owned by a woman, truly size inclusive with sizes from XXS-8X, and made with plant materials like bamboo and cotton. you can search by flow, by style, or take a...
revol cares period underwear
these are my tried and true period underwear. i have multiple of this exact boy short style, and i love them. as someone who bleeds a LOT for a long time, i can attest they are truly leakproof. and this brand is women created and owned, clean plant b...
Charlie leakproof period underwear
these are so breathable and great for under pants. i do use these less because i usually grab my boy shorts, but i do love this style. sizes XXS-7X, bamboo and cotton, and women designed/owned! lots of colors as well.
Freya (Super) leakproof period underwear
another favorite style from this shop, these are great under pants or jeans. size inclusive XXS-7X, women designed/owned, made with bamboo and cotton. lots of colors as well!
Remi leakproof period underwear