Knowing your own body and being able to tell when you are fertile / ovulating is an important skill and one that every woman should have.
The fact is, there are only certain times in a woman's cycle when she is fertile or ovulating and can get pregnant. So it pays off to know when those times are. ....more
Cervical Mucus is one of the most important indicators of fertility because it changes throughout the menstrual cycle from being dry, thick or pasty (infertile) to being wet and slippery (fertile). ....more
Cervical mucus really is a wonderful thing. It tells us when we are fertile or not, it helps transport sperm or not, and it is an indicator of general vaginal health. ....more
“Wise Woman Abdominal Sacral Massage” is a Sacred Feminine Massage that Nurtures, Nourishes and Honours the Whole Woman. This wonderful therapy specialises in addressing common complaints of the Digestive & Reproductive systems and Lower Back. ....more
The menstrual cycle is an intricate balance between body, mind and emotions. Governed by hormones and the moon - your menstrual cycle can either be a source of great health ( helping you balance body and emotions and acting as a compass for your life) or a source of major discomfort and distress. ....more
Sexual pleasure is an important part of a healthy adult life. It is normal, natural and fun. Sometimes though, due to factors like stress, hormone fluctuations or tiredness, your body may not always respond the way you would like it to. The mind may be willing but the body needs a helping hand. ....more
The female libido or sex drive changes throughout the menstrual cycle as do many other aspects of life. For example, consider energy levels and emotions. Libido often peaks at mid cycle and premenstrually or just before bleeding, and the experience of these separate peaks is different. ....more
Stress incontinence is when you experience involuntary urine leaks. You might sneeze or laugh, lift something heavy or exercise and suddenly you are leaking. Loss of bladder control can be very embarrassing even though it is quite common, especially for women who have given birth or for men and women who are getting older. ....more
There are a number of solutions that can assist with the loss of bladder control, an overactive bladder or stress or urge incontinence. Often the cause of involuntary urine leakage comes down to a weak pelvic floor. ....more
This information is given as a very general guide and in good faith. Menstruation.com.au takes no responsibility for any mishaps or mistakes that may eventuate. This information is not intended to replace proper medical advice and we caution visitors not to use this site as a substitute for professional medical care. ....more
Natural Fertility methods are a system for observing bodily symptoms like cervical mucus to determine a woman's sexual fertility at any given time. It is quite a simple and easy method to use that only requires the curiosity to learn and the persistence to observe your body over time.
It is important to know that the human female body is only fertile for a limited time during the menstrual cycle, and ideally this hormonal fertility co-incides with the natal lunar phase fertile time. ....more
There are many types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and not all of them have symptoms that are easily seen, especially for women which is why it is so important to practise safe sex and to have regular check ups if you are sexually active with multiple partners or serial partners. ....more
Chlamydia is a bacterial sexually transmitted disease that can cause serious long term effects for female fertility. Chlamydia is a particularly nasty STD because an individual may have it and not necessarily show any symptoms. This means that it can silently cause damage to your reproductive organs without you having any idea. ....more
General Fertility