your hormones are everywhere

Hey sexy 😍

In a drop 🩸: Your menstrual cycle has got a say in every part of your body. That’s because oestrogen and progesterone have receptors everywhere, working like tiny messengers to keep things running smoothly (or sometimes not so smoothly).

Let’s break it down:

🌟 How hormones work: Oestrogen and progesterone are made in your ovaries and released into your bloodstream. They travel through your body, looking for their receptors—their “home bases.” Once they attach, they send instructions to that part of your body, telling it what to do.

🧠 In your brain: Hormones influence mood, memory, and stress response. Oestrogen boosts feel-good chemicals like serotonin, while progesterone has a calming effect. When they drop, so can your mood (hello, PMS).

🍽️ In your gut: Hormone receptors in your digestive system explain those cycle-related changes—constipation, bloating, or the infamous period poops.

✨ In your skin: Oestrogen keeps skin smooth and hydrated, while progesterone can trigger oil production (and pre-period breakouts).

❤️ In your heart and bones: Oestrogen helps protect your heart and keeps your bones strong, making it a key player in long-term health.

And here’s the thing: even if you don’t have a period—due to menopause, birth control, or other reasons—these hormones still impact your overall health. Oestrogen and progesterone help regulate processes like metabolism, stress response, and even sleep. 

Their influence doesn’t stop just because your cycle does.

 "Being hormonal" is often used negatively. But we're all hormonal. And that's a GOOD thing. 

The reality is that our hormones are working wonders every day. (reread what you just read above if you're not convinced - and that's only the surface)

It's time to change the "hormonal" narrative into being positive.