Have you ever stuffed a tampon up your sleeve on your way to the office bathroom? Avoided eye contact with the cashier as you paid for your sanitary pads? Felt overwhelmed, exhausted and annoyed by your hormones?
WELL, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
IT CAN BE BLOODY HARD LIVING IN A BODY THAT BLEEDS ONCE A MONTH.
It's time we started speaking up about our menstrual cycles. Now in her new book, everyone's friendly neighbourhood period coach, Claire Baker, is here to start the conversation!
Taking you through her 50 best pieces of advice, Claire explains the ‘four seasons’ of our menstrual cycle and how they vary hormonally to affect everything from mood, motivation and memory, to energy levels, confidence, focus and stress. You’ll learn how to chart your cycle to identify your unique superpowers in each hormonal phase, the tools you need to work with your body rather than pushing against it, and that you’re not crazy: it’s completely natural to feel different from week-to-week.
Illustrated throughout, 50 Things You Need to Know About Periods is packed with straightforward science, cycle-syncing suggestions and relatable real life advice that encourages you to experiment with a whole new way of living and bleeding. This simple and empowering book is the perfect gift to remind someone you love - or yourself - to join the menstruation conversation, see 'the curse' as the superpower it can be and #AdoreYourCycle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
+ Can I order the book through a retailer other than Amazon?
Absolutely! You can order the book anywhere you normally buy books, either online or in store.
+ I'd like to order multiple books for my clients, students or friends. Is this book available at wholesale?
This is a great book to stock for clients, students and as a gift for friends and family. Please email my publisher directly for wholesale orders.
+ Is this book suitable for a teenager?
Sure! While I didn't write the book specifically for teenagers, I did write it with the intention that a teen could pick it up and get a lot from it. It's suitable for anyone with a menstrual cycle. Sex is mentioned at times however, so do use your discrepancy.
ABOUT CLAIRE
Claire Baker is a sought-after coach, speaker and author of ‘50 Things You Need To Know About Periods’. For over a decade Claire has taught thousands of women how to live in harmony with their menstrual cycle, rather than working against it. Claire believes menstrual cycle awareness is the missing key in women’s wellbeing, empowerment and creativity, and her immersive online courses and workshops inspire women to know their flow and become the authority in their own lives. Claire’s online program Adore Your Cycle has students in over 35 countries.
With a background in visual arts and creative business, Claire is a certified health and life coach, has studied Menstruality Leadership and is a trained natural fertility teacher. In 2019 she founded Cycle Coach School, a facilitator training for professionals desiring to incorporate menstrual cycle awareness into their own practice. Known for her authentic voice and ability to ‘make periods fun’, Claire is regularly featured in publications such as Red, Glamour, and Women’s Health magazine. Originally from Australia, Claire now lives in sunny East London and spends her days coaching, teaching, writing, dancing and being as close to trees as she possibly can. Take Claire’s free cycle class Start to Chart and say hello on Instagram.