How to Care for Your Period Naturally
So your period starts in the next few days...
You’re feeling a little off. Your energy’s dipping, the cravings are creeping in, and your favorite jeans aren’t hitting like they did last week. You already know — she’s coming.
But what if you didn’t have to brace yourself for chaos every month?
What if your period was a time to slow down, tune in, and nurture your body instead of surviving it?
Whether you're managing fibroids, heavy bleeding, or just tired of being wiped out by your cycle, here’s how to start caring for your period naturally — with rituals, rhythm, and a whole lotta love.
1. Start Before the Bleed — Support Your Luteal Phase
The luteal phase is your body’s preparation time. Progesterone rises, then drops — which means PMS, cravings, bloating, and emotional sensitivity may start showing up.
What natural period care looks like here:
💤 You go to bed an hour earlier without guilt
🥘 You choose roasted sweet potatoes, steamed kale, and turmeric tea instead of reaching for fast food
🧘🏾♀️ You grab your journal, and reflect on what you’re releasing — emotionally and physically
📵 You say “no” to that last-minute invite because your body is asking for stillness
This is the moment to ease in, not hustle harder.
2. Create a Soft Landing Once Your Period Starts
Now your bleed has arrived. The old cycle is leaving, and your body is doing the most. Blood loss, uterine contractions, hormonal shifts — whew.
Picture this:
You're wrapped in a soft blanket. There's lo-fi , jazz or old school RnB playing in the background. A mug of warm red raspberry leaf tea in your hands. Your phone is on Do Not Disturb. You cancel that Zoom call. A heat pack is on your belly. Your to-do list can wait.
This is natural period care in action: rest as resistance.
No shame. No “pushing through.” Just honoring your womb.
Try:
Gentle stretching or yin yoga
Canceling unnecessary plans
Wearing your comfiest loungewear
Avoiding caffeine + cold drinks
3. Eat Like You Love Your Womb
Your body is losing nutrients and energy — especially iron and magnesium. What you eat right now can change everything from how heavy you bleed to how bad your cramps get.
Nourish with:
🥬 Steamed leafy greens
🍠 Roasted root veggies
🥣 Bone broth or lentil soup
🌰 Pumpkin seeds and dark chocolate
🍌 Bananas for muscle relaxation
Avoid:
Dairy (inflammatory + mucus-forming)
Processed sugar
Fried foods and alcohol
Excess salt (bloating)
4. Herbal Teas Over Pain Meds (When Possible)
We’re not anti-medicine here. But herbs are powerful allies — especially when used consistently. If you’re managing fibroids or heavy periods, herbal teas can help soothe and support naturally.
Top picks:
Red Raspberry Leaf: tones the uterus and eases cramps
Nettle: rich in iron and supports blood loss
Ginger: anti-inflammatory and warms the body
Chamomile: calms the nervous system and supports sleep
Freedom Over Fibroids fave moment:
You pour hot water over dried herbs. You whisper a prayer or affirmation. “I release what no longer serves me.” You breathe. You sip. You reconnect.
5. Detox Your Period Products
If you’re still using conventional pads and tampons — this is your sign. Many contain bleach, dioxins, and chemicals linked to hormone disruption. If you’ve got fibroids, this is super important.
Try switching to:
Organic cotton pads or tampons
Menstrual cups
Period underwear (great for night!)
Reusable cloth pads
Note: These options are also more sustainable, and long-term — more affordable.
6. Hydration = Flow
Dehydration = worse cramps and fatigue.
Water helps the uterus contract more gently and keeps your digestive system (aka bloating) in check. Aim for 8+ glasses of water a day — warm or room temp is best during your period.
Level it up with:
Warm lemon water in the morning
Herbal infusions throughout the day
Coconut water for electrolytes
Add cucumber, or mint for flavor + extra nutrients.
Note: Skip the ice. Your womb prefers warmth right now.
7. Emotional Care is Physical Care
Your period isn’t just physical — it’s emotional and spiritual too. Your energy is more inward. Your intuition is louder. Your feelings may be closer to the surface. That’s not a flaw — it’s insight.
Try:
Journaling or voice memos
Emotional check-ins (What do I need today?)
Crying without judgment
Saying “no” without guilt
Picture this:
You’re under a weighted blanket. You’ve written 3 pages in your journal. You’ve cried. You’ve laughed. You feel lighterbecause you let it out instead of holding it in.
8. Track & Celebrate Your Cycle
You can’t heal what you don’t understand. Start tracking your cycle, not just the bleed, but your mood, energy, cravings, pain, and discharge. This helps you advocate for yourself and actually notice when things improve.
Use apps like Clue or Flo, or go analog with a journal.
This is how you build trust with your body.
Final Word…
Sis, your period is a whole season, not just a few days of bleeding. It’s a built-in reset, a monthly detox, a sacred cycle that deserves more love than dread.
Caring for your period naturally isn’t about perfection, it’s about intention. It’s saying, my body deserves softness, support, and space.
So light the candle (non toxic of course). Warm the tea. Cancel the plans. Rest your body.
Your womb is doing amazing things. And we are so here for it. 💕
