The last time you started your period, did you think about the phase of the moon?  Most likely not, although if you are trying to conceive you probably should!  The cycle of the moon (aka: lunar cycle) and the menstrual cycle are actually very closely related.  In fact, the words “moon” and “menstrual” are linked together etymologically, both stemming from...

I’ve never been a fan of most conventional birth control methods. Even before my skepticism of pharmaceuticals and mainstream gynecology had developed, the idea of taking hormones to prevent pregnancy really made me uneasy. And the mere thought of inserting a hunk of metal into my uterus to create a “hostile” environment for a fertilized egg (leading to possibly heavier...