If you’re anything like me, you probably have a love-hate relationship with the luteal phase! This phase right before menstruation tends to get a bad rap. It’s often associated with premenstrual symptoms (PMS) like bloating, emotional fluctuations, food cravings, headaches, sleep disturbances, and so much more. The sharp changes in hormones during this phase can wreak havoc on the mind and body. As a result, many women loathe this time of the month and endeavor to endure it to return to “normal” as fast as possible. However, through my own womb reclamation journey, I’ve come to learn that although the luteal phase can be intense, it can always offer great insight into our physical and emotional body’s inner workings.
The luteal phase forces us to pay close attention to our bodies, if nothing else. This, in and of itself, is a gift to most women who are rushing around in a busy frenzy with little time to stop and truly tune in to what the body may be signaling. I have found that when I lean in to the sensations that my body is experiencing and really take time to slow down, the luteal phase can be a great learning experience each month.
Fluctuating Hormones throughout the Menstrual Cycle
As cyclical beings, we are designed to go through different phases that have their own unique characteristics. The luteal phase is a sacred time when the body is preparing to either sustain new life or shed what it no longer needs. It’s the best time for introspection, reflection, and release. Learning to tune in to the body and support it with what it needs is the best course of action during this tender phase.
Luteal phase self care can include:
Taking extra time to slow down and rest
Journaling your true feelings
Setting boundaries with yourself and others
Self expression through singing, dancing, art, poetry, etc.
Releasing sacred rage in a safe space
Processing emotions with a friend or therapist
Prioritizing self care: massage, baths, cuddling, etc.
Gentle exercise: long walks, deep stretching
Meditating
Positive and uplifting affirmations
Although the luteal phase can be challenging, I firmly believe that in many ways this time is a wonderful opportunity for the womb to call us home into our truest authentic expression, if we allow it.
With love,
Whitney
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