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Before we wrap up the challenge, I want to take a sec to talk about something that often gets left out of the coming off the pill convo:
the emotional, energetic, and honestly, sacred side of it all.
This isn’t just a physiological shift. This is a rite of passage.
Coming off birth control is a return.
A re-meeting.
A reconnection.
And if it feels big, that’s because it is.
Think of this like a second puberty.
But this time, you get to go through it with language. With intention. With tools.
This time, you get to witness what’s happening and honour it.
You might feel:
😩 PMS you forgot existed (or never had before)
🩸 A period you haven’t seen in years
🔥 A libido that suddenly reawakens after being quiet for a long, long time
🌪️ A full-spectrum emotional wave—rage, grief, desire, aliveness
This is sacred.
This is your body coming back.
I wish more people knew that the most unexpected parts of this journey aren’t always about acne or irregular cycles.
It’s the feeling of bleeding for the first time in years and thinking: oh… I missed this.
It’s reconnecting with your hunger, your edges, your sensuality.
It’s feeling like a teenager again, but this time with boundaries, rituals, and context.
What to look for instead of a “perfect” cycle:
Even if you’re not fully regular yet, these are signs your body is waking up:
• You’re seeing some mucus (even if it’s not peak yet)
• You’re bleeding with more consistency
• You’re ovulating—even if it’s not perfect
• Your luteal phase is getting longer
⭐️🏆today’s challenge:⭐️🏆
Drop into the slack chat and share:
One thing you're excited to do to honour your cycle. Here are a few ideas:
→ Set up a bleed basket with your favorite period products, teas, or heat packs
→ Create a ritual, like lighting a candle or journaling on day 1 of your cycle
→ Set up a system to share your cycle phase with your partner (a shared calendar, a code word, a visual cue)
And once you have, you can complete the survey to confirm your entry to the prize draw!!
And if you’re ready for more support in this next chapter, Cycle Love opens to the waitlist only on Monday.
The waitlist gets:
First dibs on limited spots
A $200 discount
Join here!
You’re doing something brave and beautiful here, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Warmly,
Nat
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