We aim to inspire, educate, and support women, girls, and all menstruators about their periods
We offer social, emotional and informational support to everyone who menstruates; from menarche to menopause. Our mission is to create long-term, sustainable solutions to empower people about their menstrual well-being, challenge taboos and educate about reusable period products.
Keep reading to find out more.
We’ve been making a difference
Projects
Meet the ‘Transitioneers’
These Nest volunteers are being trained to e able to deliver menstrual wellbeing sessions in Exeter schools and youth groups in Autumn 2021. Menstrual education aims to break taboos and shame by discussing cycle awareness and emotional processing, building body and emotional literacy. We are so proud of them! Read more HERE.
Devon Women speak out
In 2021 we launched our survey to gather information about menstruation, pregnancy, birth and menopause experiences and how they can affect key areas of life. Read the report HERE
Our carefully curated list of sites, books, podcasts and shows to help you navigate your cycle.
Resources
Local Groups
Exeter Red Tent – monthly meeting for women interested in cycle awareness https://thenestsw.org/menstruation/exeter-red-tent/
Welcome To Full Circle – sacred space for women. ritual and ceremonies near Exeter. https://welcometofullcircle.com/
Books
Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom by Dr Christine Northrup
Energy Medicine for Women by Donna Eden
Yoni Shakti by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
Wild Power by Alexandra Pope & Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer
Her Blood is Gold by Lara Owen
Moon Time by Lucy Pearce
Social Media
We often share information relating to positive periods on our social media platforms. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram
Other Instagram accounts we like:
- Big Sis – delivering positive period sessions in Plymouth
- Hey period – menstrual education
- I flow – illustrated guide to first period
- MHday – International information about periods
- Menstrual Health Hub – promotes collaborative, systemic change around
- The Red School – menstrual inspired leadership
Want to make a resource suggestion? Pop it over to us via our contact page.