In our culture today,periodsare something generally dreaded by those who get them.

But what if we told you that periods were not always treated this way by society?

Take a native tribe of people from the northwest coast of the U.S. called the Yurok.

A woman opening her arns below the full moon

Today, the Asante in Africa celebrate their children’s first periods.

It is said to be the cycle of healers.

The most important thing is to allow yourself to do what feels good to you.

Two women holding hands

Maybe your ritual will be lighting a candle and meditating.

full moon over water

lavender, salt, and a candle over a bathtub