Georgia Grace knows a thing or two about sex. As a certified sex coach, her mission is to inform and empower people to enjoy their body (and others). She also knows a thing or two about self-care and how to practice a hormone-loving lifestyle. Here she shares her period hacks, the app she uses (religiously) to track her cycle and why an orgasm is the best form of pain relief.
Name: Georgia Grace
Occupation: Certified Australian Sex Coach
Location: Gadigal Land, Eora Nation (“Sydney”)
Do you remember the first time you got your period?🩸
Yes, I do! I was so overwhelmed by everything I was feeling and thinking.
What's your period routine…
Each month is geared around my period routine - I know when I’m most likely to be energised, turned on, creative, tender, exhausted. I practice a hormone loving lifestyle so my symptoms aren’t too intense (unless I’ve had a stressful or hectic few weeks - then I certainly feel that in my cycle). I know it's coming because I track it religiously but I can feel the embodied shift - and I listen to my body when that happens. I use a cup and tampons. When I’m bleeding, I go really slow, take naps, drink tea, ask for hugs and make sure I don’t overcommit. Oh and loco love chocolate on repeat.
On periods and self-care...
Meditation, yoga, breathwork, self-pleasure and rest. My best hack is an orgasm - whenever I'm in pain or lacking motivation, and orgasm feels like a reboot to the system.
Periods - summarised...
- My period in 3-words: A tender, exhausting relief
- I know my period is coming when: I’m exhausted, my boobs double in size and all i want to do is sleep
- On day 1, you'll find me: In bed
- Period products of choice... Period Cup
- Do you use a tracker? Clue - I have loved it for years
Finally, your advice for...
- When you’re feeling down my advice is to: Masturbate
- My wise-ass advice on dating: Always date yourself
- Words to live by: Well-behaved people rarely make history
- The Podcast to save and listen to: Clementine Ford’s Big Sister Hotline
- The book(s) to read: Come as you are, The Erotic mind, Am I Black Enough for you?, The Way of Tenderness, White Fragility
- Dealing with your period for the first time: Speak with someone you trust and feel safe with, take a nap, drink lots of water, eat something yummy and get your hands on a hot water bottle. You’ve got this honey!
