The Scarlet Space

Welcome to The Scarlet Space! A sacred space for women and young girls to discover articles, resources, and real stories about periods, mental wellness, sexual health, and what it’s like growing up femme in the Caribbean. This is a safe space; feel free to share your stories or publish interesting articles of your own!

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Our open discussion board to ask, answer, connect, and build community in real time.

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Exploring the emotional, mental, and energetic shifts we experience throughout our cycle.

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Your guide to understanding your menstrual cycle, symptoms, and period care essentials.

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Supportive insights on womb health, fertility, PCOS, and holistic healing methods.

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Real stories, real experiences; raw, honest reflections from people with periods.

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A safe space to unpack intimacy, libido, and sensuality through every phase of womanhood.

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Too Young to Bleed, Too Old to Be Free
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Too Young to Bleed, Too Old to Be Free
ZYAH CO.

At 10 years old, my first period didn’t feel like a celebration, it felt like the end of childhood. Suddenly, I was navigating blood, cramps, strict warnings about boys, and an overwhelming silence around emotions. It was confusing, isolating, and sometimes dark. This is my story of growing up too fast, fighting stigma, and holding on when everything felt like too much.

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The Week Before Your Period When You Want To Die
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The Week Before Your Period When You Want To Die
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It’s the week before your period and everything feels heavy. Your face looks different, your body feels foreign, and your mind is no longer your own. Suicidal thoughts creep in quietly. You feel ugly, unlovable, unhinged — and yet, you’re told it’s just PMS. This isn’t just moodiness. This is war. And thousands of women fight it silently, every single month.

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Fibroids Are Not A Life Sentence
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Fibroids Are Not A Life Sentence
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Fibroids aren’t rare , they’re just rarely talked about, especially among Black and Caribbean women. From toxic chemicals in our products to painful cycles dismissed by doctors, the fibroid journey is real. Let’s unpack the symptoms, the science, and the herbs and habits that can help us reclaim our wombs.

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Cycle Syncing 101: How to Eat, Move & Rest With Your Period, Not Against It
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Cycle Syncing 101: How to Eat, Move & Rest With Your Period, Not Against It
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Ever wonder why you feel like Beyoncé one week and a bloated, exhausted gremlin the next? It’s not in your head, it’s your hormones. Your menstrual cycle is a powerful blueprint, and cycle syncing helps you eat, move, and rest in rhythm with it. No more pushing through. It's time to start listening.

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Period Sex: Disgusting Taboo or Divine Pleasure?
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Period Sex: Disgusting Taboo or Divine Pleasure?
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Is it taboo? Messy? Or secretly mind-blowing? Period sex is one of the most misunderstood topics in women's health often whispered about, rarely explored. In this post, we break down the benefits, the science, and the stigma, giving you permission to explore what feels good in your own body, blood and all.

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