Yoga, pills, coffee, cannabis – How do you cope with menstrual pain? We at GiveHer5 did a bit of research on alternate methods and the effect cannabis can have on pain. Menstrual health has for so long, been allowed to be a mystery. In the past, it was ingrained in us to think before opening our mouth […]
The Origin of the term ‘Menstruality’
Coined in 2001 by Jane Catherine Severn, a New Zealand based Psychotherapy and Menstruality Educator, the term ‘Menstruality’ was her baby – a new approach to feminine life. She noted that our psychospiritual development occurs during each phase of the cycles or the Four M’s. They are Menarche, Menstrual Cycles, Menopause and Mature Life. Each […]
Women’s Day Spotlight – Period Positivity x Body Positivity.
This Women’s Day, we throw the spotlight on two matters that are relevant to every woman – body positivity and menstruation. What is period positivity? To be period positive is to accept that menstruation is not a taboo topic. It is not a dirty word; it is part and parcel of who we are as […]
People Tell Us the Most Important Lesson They Learned From Their Mothers
I think my mom needs to write a manual on life – how to’s and how not to’s, to-do’s and not to-do’s. I would keep three copies, one for my bedside table, one for my bag and one in case of emergencies. It seems like she has the answer to all problems. So here are […]
How to Practice Self Love in Under 5 Minutes
I am a big big big propagator of loving yourself. And there are hundreds of thousands of instagram posts, whatsapp forwards, pinterest boards, adverts, brand campaigns supporting this idea. Because it is important! And sure, a massage once in a while can count as self-love but it is not even close to encompassing what […]
Downtime During ‘Down’ Time
The term ‘downtime’ is used to refer to periods (haha) when a system is unavailable. Let’s be real, one of the most advanced systems ever, the human body becomes unavailable when you are down, a rather colloquial term used to refer to menstruation. Your body is craving iron when you’re on your period because you’re […]