Jema Lee

Total publications: 80

Jema Lee

Why Did My Cycle Change?

Your menstrual cycle has quietly guided you through the seasons of your life, until one day, something changes. The signs are different. The rhythm shifts. And you’re left wondering what it all means. Perhaps your period arrives sooner than expected, or your cycle drifts into months and months, or new cycle signs appear that you’ve

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How It Feels At Every Stage Of Your Menstrual Cycle: A Journey Through Your Inner Seasons

Have you ever noticed how your energy, mood, and even your skin transform throughout the month? These changes aren’t random. They’re the beautiful dance of hormones orchestrating your internal seasons. Just as the Earth cycles through spring, summer, autumn, and winter, your body journeys through its own rhythmic phases each month. Learning to recognise these

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The Full Moon, New Moon, and Your Menstruation: Exploring the Connection Between Lunar Phases and Menstruation

Throughout history, menstruators have looked up at the moon and recognised something familiar in its rhythm. Its 29.5-day journey from darkness to light mirrors our own cycles almost too perfectly to be coincidence. Even the word “menstruation” comes from the Latin “mensis” (month), sharing its root with “moon” – and many traditional cultures still call

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Top 7 Ideas for Rest and Restoration During Your Period

Top 7 Ideas for Rest and Restoration During Your Period: Why It’s Important

Hey there! Let’s talk about something that might feel a bit radical in today’s “hustle culture” — taking real, proper rest during your period. You know that voice that says you should just power through? Well, what if slowing down during menstruation isn’t just okay but actually essential for your well-being? Want to learn more

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Rituals for Your Menstrual Cycle: Sacred Practices for Each Phase

Rituals for Your Menstrual Cycle: Sacred Practices for Each Phase

Have you ever noticed how different you feel throughout your menstrual cycle? Each phase brings its own unique energy, challenges, and gifts. By creating intentional rituals for each part of your cycle, you can transform your monthly journey from something you endure into a sacred practice that deepens your connection with your body’s natural wisdom.

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The Menstrual Cycle and Career: How to Optimise Productivity at Work

The Menstrual Cycle and Career: How to Optimise Productivity at Work

Have you ever considered how your menstrual cycle could affect your work performance? Every phase of the cycle has an impact on your mind and body. By understanding and tracking your cycle, you can strategically align your tasks with the different phases to boost productivity. Imagine prioritising simpler tasks when you’re feeling low energy and tackling

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Combining Natural Contraception With Barrier Methods: A Comprehensive Approach

Combining Natural Contraception With Barrier Methods: A Comprehensive Approach

Nowadays, many people choose to combine barrier techniques with natural contraception. It’s a good approach that leverages both the synthetic hormone-free benefits of fertility awareness and the physical protection of barriers. This dual approach reduces reliance on synthetic hormonal treatments while honouring the body’s natural rhythms. Imagine timing your body’s natural signals with an extra layer

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Fertility Awareness and Menopause: Embracing Change

Fertility Awareness and Menopause: Embracing Change

Menopause and perimenopause (the stage before menopause) are life stages during which menstruators experience reproductive decline. But it doesn’t mean you should forgo using natural contraception as soon as you notice the changes in fertility. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover how to track ovulation, understand hormone shifts, and embrace the natural transitions that every

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Fertility Awareness for Teens: Nurturing Reproductive Education

Fertility Awareness for Teens: Nurturing Reproductive Education

Understanding how our bodies work is crucial, especially during those teenage years when everything seems to be changing. Fertility awareness for teens isn’t just about avoiding pregnancy; it’s about understanding your menstrual cycle, recognising what’s normal, and knowing when to seek help if something feels off. This piece explores the world of teen reproductive health,

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The Role of Basal Body Temperature (BBT) in Natural Contraception

The Role of Basal Body Temperature (BBT) in Natural Contraception

Tracking Basal Body Temperature (BBT) is a unique, science-backed method to understand your fertility cycle better. Monitoring your BBT can help you pinpoint the subtle temperature shift that marks ovulation. As a result, you can predict when you’re experiencing your most fertile days. Whether you want to get pregnant or prevent it from happening, using

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Natural Contraception for Women With Irregular Cycles: Navigating Challenges

Natural Contraception for Women With Irregular Cycles: Navigating Challenges

If you’re dealing with irregular menstrual cycles, predicting your fertile windows can be difficult. It may even put you off the idea of trying natural birth control methods. However, there are ways to navigate these challenges effectively. Fertility awareness methods (FAM) can be effective for women with irregular cycles. In fact, in some aspects, they

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Natural Contraception During Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Natural Contraception During Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

If you’re breastfeeding and considering natural contraception, the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) might be your best option. When followed correctly, this approach can be 98% effective. It uses the natural suppression of ovulation that occurs with exclusive breastfeeding. But it’s not as straightforward as it sounds. The frequency of nursing, the baby’s age, and the

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Natural Contraception and Partner Involvement: Shared Responsibility

Natural Contraception and Partner Involvement: Shared Responsibility

Natural contraception methods require both partners to be actively involved in the process. Otherwise, these solutions may not be as effective as other alternatives. However, engaging in Natural Family Planning (NFP) also has its fair share of positives. For example, sharing the responsibility of family planning is one way to deepen the bond within a

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Saying Yes to Becoming a Menstrual Cycle Coach - Diana Wassef

Saying Yes to Becoming a Menstrual Cycle Coach – Diana Wassef

I discovered Cyclical School’s founder Jema Lee through her amazing podcast called “The Well Woman Podcast” and let me tell you I’ve listened to every single episode.  It’s an insightful, fun, knowledgeable, rich educational podcast for menstruators and their supporters. Reflecting on this takes me back to the very first time I landed here on the

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How Menstrual Cycle Coaching can Change the World - the Bloody Revolution! - Linnea Ernst

How Menstrual Cycle Coaching can Change the World – the Bloody Revolution! – Linnea Ernst

I am 100% positive you are utterly and completely in love with your menstruation. Who isn’t, right? Not quite there yet?  Let me set this straight, PMS and period pain are common, but are not normal experiences. Nature doesn’t make mistakes and pain is required in nature to provide us signals that something is, off. 

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Unravelling the Connection Between Menstrual Cycle and Autoimmune Conditions

Unravelling the Connection Between Menstrual Cycle and Autoimmune Conditions

Unravelling the Connection Between Menstrual Cycle and Autoimmune Conditions The menstrual cycle is a beautiful, complex process that influences hormonal levels and leads to physiological changes in menstruators. Menstrual cycle signs and symptoms like headaches, cramps, fatigue, bloating, pain, and mood swings for some can be bothersome, yet are great signs that something else is

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