Wise Woman Womb Botanicals: Crystal Contraception 

A course in herbal and natural contraceptive methods for incredibly effective and pleasant alternatives to westernized birth control. We will discuss the history and scientific findings of herbal supplements and contraceptive methods, emmenagogues, tracking methods and more, to discover a reliable system our ancestors have been using for ages. 

This is a 5-part course: any of these topics we can cover depending on what focus areas are expressed interests.

1. Cycle-tracking & fertility windows including physiology week by week and cervix wisdom.

2. Alternatives to tampons : sea sponges, free bleeding, cups, cotton pads and why observing our blood is a measure of understanding personal health and plays a role in tracking fertility cycles.

3. Neem : Our 1st line of defense for botanical contraception. An educational session on Neem oil and other natural spermicides including lemon and honey and various safe essential oils.

4. Implantation inhibition: Queen Anne’s lace history, safety, harvesting and usage. VItamin C, papaya seeds, and Rue too!

5. Emmenagogues - Also known as a menstrual promoters, these herbs & methods can initiate menstruation for late/obstructed menses or suspected/confirmed pregnancies. These are traditionally the preferred method of birth control for our ancestors. What is an emmenagogue and when is the time to use them including safety and herbal info on mild and moderate medicines?

*I like to take the time to answer any questions that arise including issues around endometriosis, PMS, menopause..with this material, I teach in freeform pedagogy..so it depends who shows up and what they are interested in. Often, I begin with a Red Tent style talking circle to open hearts and introduce each other.