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Podcast Episode 1 – Breaking The Taboo
Welcome to Episode 1 of the Beyond The Cusp Podcast. In this episode I talk about the reason behind this podcast, that is to start talking about things that have been taboo and breaking it all down.
Podcast
August 26, 2020
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INCREASE YOUR TEEN OR TWEENS MOOD WITH THIS RECIPE
I recently asked on instagram if anyone was interested in a recipe to help keep tween and teen moods in check. The answer was an overwhelming yes!
So here it is.
On the video below I share info of how these ingredients help, so make sure to have a look.
MOOD ENHANCING BLISS BALLS
- 3/4 C seeds and nuts. I used a mix of ses ...
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May 29, 2020
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HOW TO CREATE A FIRST PERIOD PACK
How to create a first period pack for your child
Being prepared for your daughters first period with a first period pack will help her feel more at ease, as well as ensure we are not caught out when it does arrive. The average age of a first period in western culture is 12, however some girls start their period as young as eight, ...
Periods
April 17, 2020
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HOW OFTEN DOES A GIRL GET HER PERIOD
What is a normal cycle length when you first start your period?
When girls first start their period, and potentially for the following 2-3 years, their cycles do not follow the 26-32 day norm that we are used to. Some things to remember.
- A normal cycle length for girls can be anywhere from 21-45 days, with an average cycle l ...
Periods
February 26, 2020
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My journey to teaching girls about periods – Part Two
In part one I spoke about how learning about my menstrual cycle in my forties left me feeling sad and ripped off that I didn’t know these things earlier. I went through 20+ years of my life disconnected and uneducated about my body. I don’t want the same for my children.
But Beyond The Cusp is much bigger than that. There’s be ...
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January 27, 2020
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My journey to teaching girls about periods – Part One
Hey, my name is Milina. I’m a mum to two daughters and a son. I was 40 when I started to really learn about my menstrual cycle and how it affected me. The more I learnt, the more ripped off I felt. I felt sad and angry that I was only just learning this, 28 years into this stage of my life. Like the vast majorit ...
Periods
January 13, 2020
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10 things your daughter really wants to know about her period
Do you remember the time before your period started? The questions you had about it? The worries and fears you had around it?
Do you remember talking to your friends about what it was like and what happened when it did come?
I don't either!
When you're decades into your menstruating years, you can take for granted what y ...
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November 13, 2019
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What is that white stain in my knickers?
As girl’s hormones start to change, one of the changes in their body is the start and increase of cervical/vaginal fluid. This can be noticed simply by a little creamy like stain in their knickers. It’s not unusual for girls to think this is just a little bit of wee. Every girl is different, but this can occur anywhere ...
Puberty
October 18, 2019
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That Libra Ad
In the last month we've seen one of the most controversial ads on our tv screens, and in prime time. Why is this ad so controversial? Because it shows period blood. Libra have broken the norm of showing blue liquid as a replacement for period blood, and shown something that actually depicts reality, including blood streaming dow ...
Periods
September 19, 2019
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Modibodi Period Underwear
Modibodi Period Underwear Review
I'll admit it, I was sceptical. Would I need to change undies every few hours, and how was the laundry going to go?
I'm happy to report, my experience with Modibodi has been nothing but positive. I currently have the Classic Bikini, heavy absorbency, which holds 15-20 ml, or approximately 2 ta ...
Products
June 13, 2019
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