A Love Letter

Dear hormonal coil,

I love you.

I love how secure you make me feel by protecting me from pregnancy (without any effort on my part). I love that the low dose of localised hormones don't seem to reach my brain and turn me into the ultra sensitive, will-cry-at-any-moment self that I was on the pill.

I love that I still get to have a distinct hormonal cycle and period with you. I have been tracking my experience with my hormonal cycle and have loved being able to work with and harness the power of it. I didn't really get to have a hormonal cycle with the pill.

Even though I like the feelings of release, reflection, and the opportunity to pause and focus on self care that comes with my periods, I appreciate that you make them so light and manageable for me.

It's been a good 3.5 years so far, here's to many more!

With love,
Holly

Holly, Australia