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Off the blob was formed from our shared confusion of life after the pill. Both in our mid-twenties and after having been on the pill for over a decade each, the decision to come off hormonal birth control had a huge impact on us.

There’s not a lot of information available on menstrual health for women not currently wanting to get pregnant We found the information that was available to be confusing and contradictory.

So we created off the blob as a place to find answers to some of these questions, and to create a space we wish had been available for us when we started navigating the world of menstrual health.

Menstrual health directly reflects mental and physical health in general, so join us as we learn about our bodies, our cycles and ourselves, whether you’re on the blob…

Or off the blob.

- Millie & Emily

The phase that begins with your bleed and carries you through to ovulation — honestly, the JUICIEST phase in my opinion. 💦 Fresh energy, sharper focus, creativity flowing, and a natural boost in connection.

But here’s the thing → before you give all that juicy energy away, make sure you soak it up for yourself. Yes, it’s a great time to be social and say yes to plans — but it’s also the perfect time to do whatever the hell you want. Use this powerful energy to fuel you.

Think of it as a reset button for your body + mind. Estrogen is rising, follicles are maturing, and your mood, energy + libido are on the up. It’s the perfect time to:

💡 Dream up new ideas

🏋️ Push yourself in workouts

🌱 Nourish with light, energising foods

💬 Connect with others (if you want to!)

Your follicular phase is your reminder that every cycle brings a fresh start — a chance to grow, create, and reconnect with yourself. 🌿

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Slowly unlearning the idea that I need to spend £25+ on plastic bottles full of hormone-disrupting beauty products. Instead, I’ve started making my own! First up: this homemade rosemary hair oil. 🌿

I couldn’t believe how moisturising it was (and how easy it was to make). I’ve been using it before my weekly wash (it lasted 3 uses) and my hair feels so soft.

Here’s what makes this blend so good:

💧 Coconut oil – deeply nourishes + penetrates the hair shaft

🌱 Castor oil – coats, protects + supports healthy growth

💜 Lavender essential oil – soothing for scalp + calms inflammation

🍃 Tea tree essential oil (optional) – boosts blood flow + cooling

🌿 Fresh rosemary (or rosemary oil) – improves circulation + supports thicker, stronger hair

How to make (50ml):

1. Gently warm 2 tbsp coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl over hot water (not boiling).
2. Stir in 1 tbsp castor oil.
3. Let it cool slightly, then add 6 drops lavender oil + 6 drops tea tree oil.
4. Add your fresh rosemary (or rosemary oil).
5. Mix + pour into a dark glass jar/bottle. Store away from sunlight.

How to use:

✨ Massage into your scalp for 5–10 minutes before shampooing.

✨ Leave for 30–60 mins (or overnight if you can).

✨ Wash out with a gentle shampoo.

Follow along for more natural beauty recipes and let us know if you try it!

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🩸 Your period isn’t the end of your cycle, it’s the beginning.

Day one of your bleed marks the start of your menstrual phase. This phase usually lasts 2–7 days, and while we’ve been taught to just “push through,” it’s actually a time when your body is calling for rest + renewal.

✨ What’s really happening:

→ Your uterus is shedding its lining (yep, period blood isn’t *just* blood — it also contains tissue, mucus + other fluids).

→ Energy + hormone levels are at their lowest, which is why fatigue, cravings, or mood dips are common.

🍲 Support yourself naturally:

- Eat warming, nourishing foods: soups, stews, root veggies, iron-rich meals (think lentils, red meat, leafy greens).
- Sip on herbal teas like ginger or raspberry leaf to ease cramps + support your uterus.
- Movement should be gentle — walks, stretching, yin yoga… or total rest (yes, that counts too).

🌙 The magic of this phase:

The menstrual phase is often an introspective window — a time where clarity, ideas + intuition come through strongest. Many people describe their period as a “reset button,” helping them release what no longer serves them and create space for new energy.

So instead of seeing your period as something to suffer through, what if you treated it as a built-in time for reflection, creativity + renewal?

💡 Save this post for your next bleed + let me know below: Do you rest during your period, or do you usually power through?

I’m slowly unlearning the idea that I need to spend £25+ on plastic bottles full of hormone-disrupting beauty products. Instead, I’ve started making my own and first up: this homemade rosemary hair oil🌿

I couldn’t believe how moisturising it was (and how easy it was to make). I’ve been using it before my weekly wash (it lasted 3 uses) and my hair feels so soft.

Here’s what makes this blend so good:

💧 Coconut oil – deeply nourishes + penetrates the hair shaft

🌱 Castor oil – coats, protects + supports healthy growth

💜 Lavender essential oil – soothing for scalp + calms inflammation

🍃 Tea tree essential oil (optional) – boosts blood flow + cooling

🌿 Fresh rosemary (or rosemary oil) – improves circulation + supports thicker, stronger hair

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How to make (50ml):

1. Gently warm 2 tbsp coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl over hot water (not boiling).

2. Stir in 1 tbsp castor oil.

3. Let it cool slightly, then add 6 drops lavender oil + 6 drops tea tree oil.
4. Add your fresh rosemary (or rosemary oil).

5. Mix + pour into a dark glass jar/bottle. Store away from sunlight.

How to use:

✨ Massage into your scalp for 5–10 minutes before shampooing.

✨ Leave for 30–60 mins (or overnight if you can).

✨ Wash out with a gentle shampoo.

GO MAKE IT

When cramps hit, the last thing you might feel like doing is moving your body. But gentle movement can actually help ease period pain by improving blood flow, releasing tension, and calming your nervous system. 🌙

Here are 5 yoga poses that can support you when you’re on your bleed:

🧘‍♀️ Bhujangasana (Cobra) — opens the chest + relieves lower back tension

🧘‍♀️ Bālāsana (Child’s Pose) — soothing for cramps + invites rest

🧘‍♀️ Marjaryasana-Bitilasana Cat-Cow — gently mobilises the spine + eases bloating

🧘‍♀️ Supta Baddha Konasana Reclined Bound Angle — relaxes hips + supports circulation

🧘‍♀️ Viparita Karani (Legs Up) — improves circulation + reduces fatigue

The key? Move in ways that feel right for you.

Some cycles call for rest, others for gentle flow — both are valid.

Your body is always speaking to you. Moving with your period is less about “working out” and more about supporting yourself with kindness. 🌿

Do you ever practice yoga on your period?

Most of us grow up thinking ovulation is just about fertility. But the truth? It’s so much bigger than that. 🍳

Your eggs carry the imprint of generations before you. Your body releases only its strongest each month. And ovulation is how you make the hormones that keep your mood, sleep, metabolism + bones supported.

It’s honestly one of the most fascinating (and underrated) parts of the cycle — a reminder of how powerful our bodies really are.

🥚Save this post to come back to when you need a little reminder of what your body is capable of.

📸 - @frankie.markot

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