Emily the Period RD
Bio
I help people with periods navigate menstrual health education & wellness with a healthy serving of sass (and not an ounce of nutrition pseudoscience).
Stories (89/0)
- Top Story - August 2022
Biggest Period Myths
Menstruators, unite! The world is full of wild and crazy myths about periods, dating back as far as Ancient Greece and Rome. From women having increased psychic abilities to destroying entire crops, the stories that have been shared across history are abundant.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Longevity
What's the Deal with Vaginal Steaming?
There are certainly some interesting treatments out in the menstrual health world, from supplement routines, energy-focused practitioners and even more. The one that I feel takes the cake for most interesting is definitely vaginal steaming.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Longevity
Making Your Love Language Work For Your Period
There’s a lot to be said about building healthy relationships and understanding how we communicate love and support. While it doesn’t seem like it makes a difference in menstrual and reproductive health, having supportive social networks both in romantic and platonic relationships is critical for health status – being able to rely on others for care tasks, mental well-being and in accessing physical care options is a component of menstrual health!
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Longevity
10 Facts About Vaginas
You’ve heard me say it once, and this won’t be the last time I’ll say it – sexual health education is a burning pile of trash. It’s not current, half of it is corrupted by political opinion and it’s hard to find information that’s inclusive and accurate without paywalls or practice legislation (i.e. accessing a great provider who is a country away from you and requires expensive travel). I actually decided to return to grad school in order to specialize further in sexual health, marrying it to a nutrition & wellness approach.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Viva
The Signs & Day 1 of Their Period
Okay, hear me out. I’m a sucker for astrology stuff. If I see articles and quizzes that tell you about your personality or which colour you’re best aligned with to wear, you can guarantee I’m either applying it to my life or I’m at least considering it. Is any of it accurate? I have no idea, but I’m having a blast anyways.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Viva
The Most Common Fertility Blood Tests
Building a family isn’t as easy as you think. For individuals and families who struggle with loss and infertility, the road to becoming a parent is paved with pain, grief, needles and bloodwork after what seems like endless appointments. And for some, the end result is not always parenthood.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Families
Fatphobia & Fertility Treatment
TW: Use of words ov*rw*ight and ob*sity in references. Anti-fat bias is alive and well in the fertility space, and becoming a parent is already a big deal. It can derail birth plans, ruin the pregnancy experience, and for some folks, be deadly.
By Emily the Period RD2 years ago in Families