October 18, 2024
Using Fertility-Awareness Based Methods for Contraception or Contraception
To lube or not to lube: that is the question. There's a lot of stigma out in the world about using lube and what needing lube means. Truth is ...
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June 14, 2024
Birth Control Pill: Does it Cause Infertility?
The pill: does it cause fertility problems? Is it safe to take if you want to fall pregnant in the future? Read on for the full scoop.
May 26, 2024
Your Menstrual Cycle: What Happens in the Luteal Phase?
There is a bit of a hormone roller coaster in the second half of your menstrual cycle with estrogen and progesterone going up and then down. Read on to learn more about what happens and what to expect.
May 17, 2024
Your Menstrual Cycle: What Happens in the Follicular Phase?
Cervical mucus, follicle growth, estrogen changes–there's so much that happens in the follicular phase. Read on to learn more.
May 1, 2024
Period Flow: How heavy is too heavy?
Trying to figure out how much blood you lose per period? Here's some guidance for you.
March 23, 2024
Help! My Menstrual Cycles are Irregular!
Understanding irregular menstrual cycles, their causes, and when to seek medical attention for cycle irregularities
December 6, 2023
What *actually* happens during my period?
Ever wonder about what's actually happening in your uterus during your period? Why you feel discomfort and pressure? This post has some answers for you!
November 28, 2023
Period flow: how much is too much?
If you've ever wondered about how much blood is a normal amount, check out this post with all the details.
October 19, 2023
Fertile Window: Fertility Awareness Methods for Conception and Contraception
Understanding your fertile window through fertility awareness methods for both conception and contraception purposes.
October 10, 2023
Ovulation Signs: How do I tell if and when I ovulate?
Taking note of how you feel mid-cycle around ovulation time can help you not only for pregnancy or pregnancy prevention purposes, but also to understand your menstrual cycles and what's going on in your overall health.
May 18, 2023
Natural Ways to Improve Egg Quality
Infertility. It's a heavy topic. And it affects more people than you think. It's Canadian Infertility Awareness Week 2023. We know that egg quality can be of concern when it comes to fertility. As you age, the regular environmental and metabolic exposures over time accumulate. Then, there are other factors like diet, lifestyle, stress, sleep,
April 18, 2021
Fertility & Infertility FAQs
It’s Infertility Awareness Week in Canada and in this post I’m answering some of the common questions that I get around fertility. The focus of this post is female-factor infertility, but obviously that’s only half the story. HOW DO I TELL IF I'M OVULATING? The body is constantly giving us signs and clues as to