There is a certain romance of menstruation.
The deep red blood, the quiet solitude, and the intimacy with self.
This is not about glamourising menstruation, but about celebrating it.
Because for many women, menstruation can be challenging.
We’ve been taught to hide our blood, to silence our needs, and keep going even when our bodies are begging us to rest.
But that narrative is ready to be rewritten.
This is a deeper calling -
to reconnect with our bleed,
to rebuild a relationship with our menstrual cycle,
and to reclaim the sacred power of the feminine.
Inner Winter - The Menstruation Phase
Beginning on Day 1 of full bleeding, this phase typically lasts between 3 - 7 days.
During this time, hormones are at their lowest, as progesterone and oestrogen decline.
Inner Winter is a season for moving inwards, honouring yourself and allowing release.
Give yourself permission to slow down. Support your body with rest, warmth and nourishment.
Welcome rituals that embrace the bleeding process and honour your womb.
Here are some gentle rituals to root you deeply in your body and in your wisdom.
Rituals for Inner Winter
Embrace the Colour Red
This might look like buying yourself red roses or fresh flowers,
Wearing red period underwear, lingerie or clothing,
or using our Womb Heat Wrap for comfort and warmth.
Warming Drinks
Warm drinks are gentle on the digestive system and support internal rest.
This could be matcha, cacao or herbal teas such as ginger and chamomile.
Be present preparing this or take yourself to a cosy café.
Womb and Breast Massage
Reclaim intimacy with your body through gentle touch.
This could be with yourself, in a warm bath of rose petals, applying the Yinn Body Oil,
or allow yourself to receive touch from a partner, if that feels nourishing.
Inner Winter Playlist
Choose soft, slow and sensual sounds that evoke calm.
Allow your body to move in whatever way feels good.
This might be gently stretching, dancing or simply breathing deeply into your womb.
Cook Comforting Meals
Nourish your body with intention.
Think soups and slow cooked meals that are delicate on the digestive system.
Perhaps it’s a ritual that your partner cooks for you during this season.
Connect with Your Blood
Allow your blood to flow freely and naturally.
Whether you choose to collect your blood, return it to the earth, create art with it,
or simply bleed directly onto a Splash Blanket,
Let there be sacred trust between you and your womb.
Ground Yourself in Nature
Take gentle walks, breathe in the ocean air, feel sunlight on your skin,
and share quiet moments with the moon.
Let Mother Nature soothe you and hold you as you return to yourself.
There is no rush here.
Reflection and Release
Create space to reflect on your last cycle and welcome whatever comes up.
Invite incense or sage to bring clarity and grounding to your practice.
Allow yourself to shed anything that doesn’t need to be brought into this next cycle.
A woman that understands her body and honours her bleed is powerful.
Creating space to honour your bleed can transform this time into something sacred, spiritual and even sensual.
Your feminine power is deeply rooted in the energy of allowing and receiving.
Lean into this ability to surrender, be with yourself, and listen to what your womb needs.
This is how we remember, reclaim and return -
To our nature.
To our cycles.
To our wisdom.
Choose yourself. Choose your womb.
With warmth,
Michaela Sheehy
