45. The Hidden Gems of Reproductive Health with The Cuntsultant, Vienna Farlow Healing Out Loud with Jackie Shea

Vienna Farlow, the Cuntsultant, Reproductive health practitioner

The Cuntsultant:

Vienna Farlow (www.thecuntsultant.com)  is a Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner intern and the founder of The Cuntsultant, Your Vagina’s Consultant. She is currently studying at Justisse Healthworks for Women and is a member of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Her work is focused on demystifying the female body and teaching women and people with vaginas ways to connect with their bodies. The Cuntsultant is the culmination of her lifelong pursuit to learn as much as possible about the vagina and the people who have them -- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She believes that all female bodied people should be empowered to know more about their bodies and the way they work. She is passionate about reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, full spectrum care, abortion access and provocation in the name of education.





Instagram: @thecvntsultant





Weekly Challenge:

Ladies, if you don't already do this, then get ready for your relationship with your body to change! This week, Vienna challenges us to pay attention to our menstrual cycles! Each day take note of how your body is feeling - breast tenderness, headaches, any cramping, cravings, libido. Take note of what is happening with your vulva and vagina - what your blood looked like if you are menstruating, any cervical mucus/discharge in your underwear, itchiness, etc. Notice if things change day to day or stay the same. If you are new to this kind of tracking, you can use apps like Clue or Kindara to get started. Keep me posted on your progress on IG @sheajackie.



Discussed in this Episode:



The origin of the word 'Cunt'

Vienna's desire to learn as much as possible about Vaginas

Hormonal birth control

How ovulation works—things you never knew

The link between fertility and health

Reproductive Health

What a healthy cycle looks like

What you can do to help address problematic menstrual cycles

The phases of your cycle

Cervical mucus—what it looks like

Cervical crypts

How sperm survives in the female body

Charting your menstrual cycle

Tracking Apps—when to use them and when not to

The number one thing you can start doing to pay attention

Justisse method of fertility awareness

Basal Body temp

Why it's important to go beyond doctors for women's health

Rest

Abortion support



Reproductive Health Resources/ Links:



The Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. walker 

C**t by Inga Muscio

The Red Tent by Anita Diamont

Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler 

Justisse Method of Fertility Awareness

Basal Body Thermometer



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Happy Listening, friends!



Fun and Love always,



Jackie