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The Red Lotus Blog
Here you'll find a curated collection of all things menstruality. We link to the latest evidence-based menstrual health studies and high-quality news items. And we add in our own voices with personal MCA reflections and posts on our own cyclical and creative endeavours. Enjoy!
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Caitlin Peirse
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Menopause in the mainstream
Jamie Ducharme discusses the increased support options for menopause and perimenopause in the last few years - but how there is still...
Caitlin Peirse
Feb 8, 20241 min read
Perimenopause explained
Words by Erin Morton explores who/when perimenopause affects, what symptoms may appear, and some suggestions. https://theconversation.com...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Normalising menstruation in media
Media representations of menstrual blood and cycles have come a long way in the past few decades - with this article sharing a handful of...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Nutritionists guide to balancing hormones
This article discusses mistakes that nutritionist and hormone specialist Hannah Alderson says are most common when it comes to balancing...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 30, 20241 min read
What's up with period poops?
If you're anything like me, you will know exactly what I mean by the term 'period poops'. This article explores why they happen and what...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Menopause in the workplace
How is perimenopause affecting women in the workplace and what can employers do to support them? https://theconversation.com/symptoms-of-...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Menses and mood disorders
Words by Jennifer Sizeland discussing the relationship between the menstrual cycle and mood disorders - and how PMDD (pre-menstrual...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Tik Tok and dietary cycle syncing
An interesting read (with examples) about what is going on in the Tik Tok space and those who choose to sync their dietary habits with...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Estrogen and ADHD symptoms
Carly Broadway looks at potential links between ADHD symptoms and hormone sensitivity theory (particularly estrogen)....
Natalie Clarke
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Closing the health gap
Words from Saeed Dehghan from the Guardian explore the gender health gap and how decreasing the time women spend in poor health (on...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Reconnecting - my MCA journey so far
I can't pinpoint the time in my life when periods and menstruation became a topic of fascination for me. When I went through menarche, I...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 17, 20241 min read
Hormones and alcohol consumption
A recent research study looks at the ratio of progesterone to estradiol in the blood as well as the menstrual cycle phases to explore the...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Hyperthyroidism effect on menstruation
Words by Heather Smith suggest an overactive thyroid gland can affect the regularity and heaviness of menses, as well as fertility and...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Science, medicine and mythology of menstruation
This article reviews the brilliant gynaecologist and women's health advocate Dr Jen Gunter's new book, Blood: The Science, Medicine and...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 15, 20241 min read
Does birth control affect libido?
What role does birth control pills have on a person's sex drive? Natalia Ningthoujam discusses experiences of increased and decreased...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Cycle syncing your workouts?
As your hormones fluctuate throughout your cycle - some are choosing to base their exercise habits on the phases of their menstrual...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Scented menstrual products linked to demographic factors
According to a recent study, lower educational attainment has consistently been associated with greater use of scent-altering menstrual...
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 11, 20241 min read
History of menstruation exhibition
An amazing exhibition at Museum Europäischer Kulturen in Germany covers four topics: History of Undergarments and Menstrual Products,...
Natalie Clarke
Jan 11, 20241 min read
MCA overview of 4 phases and hormones
This article contains a great overview of the four phases across a menstrual cycle and four key hormones that are present throughout....
Caitlin Peirse
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Acupuncture sweet spot for cramp relief
Acupuncture practitioners suggest that a pressure point on your right hand between the thumb and index is linked with large-intestine...
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