Wise Period Care
A note about period rest: It is recognized that we live with social, economic, and political forces that make it very difficult to get the rest needed on period days 1-4. It is recommended that when we have to keep working through period days 1-4 we reduce our energy output as much as possible. Go slower, do less, and sit down as much as possible. It can really help!
It is common for post-steam periods to clear out old menses that has stagnated in the uterus, therefore it is wise to follow these period care recommendations while steaming, and for every period (as much as possible) as these recommendations respect the natural, cyclical, bodily changes that occur during the period when the body asks us to rest more and not get in the way of blood flow.
Prioritize rest for the first four days of your menstrual period.
Avoid the insertion of period products that plug the vaginal canal such as tampons.
Keep the abdomen warm to support good circulation and blood flow to the uterus.
Ensure adequate hydration and nutrition to support increased blood production.
Avoid body inversions and rigorous exercise while menstruating (yes including sex/orgasm is extra work for the uterus).
