Holly and Charisse are two women who regularly talk about periods and things every girl and woman should know.
In their most recent video, they answer the question, “are clots normal?” and provide additional information about what causes clots and what, if anything, needs to be done about them.
2 minutes and 40 seconds of video – it’s period wise to take the time and watch, especially if you have a tween or teen girl.
You may think it takes years to become period wise – Ann Dillard proves otherwise!
If you’ve not seen her period wise YouTube video, “Girls on Their Periods Info!”, you’re missing out on something really special!
Here are some of her period wise quotes:
Grab your favorite girl and check out “Girls on Their Periods Info!” here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfvjpofj6ZQ&feature=youtu.be
Kim Rosas, the 
brains behind Dirty Diaper Laundry and Cloth Diaper Finder, wrote a delightful and informative piece – “Menstrual Cups: What Every Woman Should Know.”
“In all honesty using a cup can change your life for the better. All women should know this is an option, especially teenagers who have decades of periods to look forward to. This video will answer all of your questions about how and why menstrual cups are the greatest things since sliced bread. If not I have some more information for you to read in this post and links to even more helpful resources.”
In her post you will find
Take a few minutes and view the video. It’s well done and well worth the 8 minutes you will invest in it.
Have you ever had days when you just can’t find the words?
Communication is harder and though there may be a conversation going on in your head, getting it out and sharing it with others is nearly impossible.
Rambling, disjointed thoughts jotted on paper are the extent of and result of any writing exercise.
Why is it some days we just can’t seem to find the words to express ourselves?
Can it be that hormones are to blame?
Dr. Laura Berman, in Hormones 101, says yes.
Hormones are the driving force behind our bodies, minds, and bedrooms.
Researchers have found that hormones control almost all our physical, emotional, and sexual functions. Hormones dictate hunger, sleep, sexual response, weight, and even your mood.
While her post centers on hormonal fluctuations experienced during menopause, she offers sound advice for all of us, no matter where in our menstrual experience we find ourselves.
We all experience frustration. We all experience days where we wonder what the heck is going on and if our minds/bodies will ever get in sync.
On days like this, patience is truly a virtue.