Thread by @Candice_Chirwa, [THREAD]: Okay. Let’s get straight into it. Period Tlof Tlof Tips. [...]

[THREAD]: Okay. Let’s get straight into it. Period Tlof Tlof Tips.

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What you need to know about it.

Supplies Needed:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1️⃣" title="Keycap digit one" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit one">: An open minded partner who makes you feel confident and respects your body. Tell them how you feel about Period Tlof Tlof. If either of you is hesitant, talk about the reasons behind the discomfort.

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Keycap digit two" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit two">: PROTECTION. Duh. It is still possible to get pregnant during your period. Yes you read right. Your odds of conceiving are much lower during your period BUT you still can get pregnant. Also note that sperm lives in the body for up to 7 days.

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="1️⃣" title="Keycap digit one" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit one">: PROTECTION CONTD: Did I mention that you must use protection? You better use protection. Why? Because it will also guard you from STIs. So cover your bases.

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For the record: It won’t. Not that much blood comes out anyway....

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="2️⃣" title="Keycap digit two" aria-label="Emoji: Keycap digit two">. CONTD. When you think of your period flow, don’t think of it as Victoria Falls, it’s essentially like an IV Drip. Or to be more technical, it’s a shot of whatever you like to drink (more or less 60ml). But still cover your bases with a towel. OR do it in the shower

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You can also include a wet cloth/wet wipes by the bed to clean up afterward.

Now for Why It’a Awesome:
Firstly - Your menstrual blood acts like a natural lubricant. So things will be flowing. (Excuse the pun).

Secondly - Period Cramps will decrease. Your muscles will relax. Your endorphins will kick in. Those cramps you had? Gone. That headache you had? Gone. And in some cases, your period is shorter.

Thirdly - It’s a great way to connect even deeper (excuse the pun, again) with your partner. Brings another level of intimacy now that you’ve brought Aunt Flo to the bedroom.

All in all, DO IT ONLY IF YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE TO. It’s your body, your choice. If you want to give your body a rest for a week, do that. It’s okay. Self care is paramount during your period.

But if you want to get it on. Why let something that is perfectly NORMAL and HEALTHY get in the way? If you want your uterus to be worshipped, then turn on some Marvin Gaye, get out those candles and let the lovin’ flow.

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

If you have any Q’s, you can slide into my DMs.

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