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Menstruation

“Filthy” during our period?

A brave sister from Tunisia wrote: “In Islam we are not allowed to pray during our periods… not even alone… we are considered filthy…” This

February 14, 2021 5 Comments

Coming of Age

Menstrual texts from inside your body?

The buzz is growing about a new ‘smart’ Menstrual Cup, and leaves me wondering about it all… You probably have heard why tampons and disposable pads are really

October 31, 2015 21 Comments

Red Tent

Dancing With The Moon

Are your moods predictable? How about your sleepless nights? Fearless moments? Bashful bouts? “I don’t know what came over me!” we often exclaim, and usually

April 12, 2012 5 Comments

Coming of Age

Are We Binding Our Girls’ Mouths?

In my daughter’s 5th grade class there are three times as many girls with braces on their teeth than there are boys. Though boys are

November 8, 2011 10 Comments

Coming of Age

Mom, Do Men Have Sacredness In Their Body?

My daughter, at age 10, knew that her Yoni (Sanskrit for Vagina) means ‘Sacred Space.’ She grew up knowing that her Mom, and all women,

May 17, 2011 21 Comments

Coming of Age

A Red Tent Moment

The ‘Red Tent’ hit a nerve. Published in 1997 by Anita Diamant, “The Red Tent” became a best seller. Almost every woman who hears of

May 5, 2011 3 Comments

Red Tent

Men & Menstruation: Are They Ready?

I had the privilege of offering an opening ceremony for a local performance of The Vagina Monologues. The evening was produced and performed by (women)

April 4, 2011 5 Comments

Women’s Magic – Help Heal the Gulf Oil Spill

It all started with Vicki Noble’s visionary call! Vicki wrote in an email: “Is there a way we women — individually and collectively, around the

June 18, 2010 No Comments

Coming of Age

Does Your Daughter Feel Beautiful?

Welcome to the October edition of Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Body Awareness! This post participates in the monthly Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival hosted by Authentic

January 8, 2010 3 Comments

Our Stories, Ourselves

My own transition into womanhood was painfully lacking in warmth or empowerment. How was the day of Your first period? Was it an inspiring experience?

March 5, 2009 No Comments

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