As the title suggests, I’ve been on the mini pill for 10 years.

So, I’ve just stopped taking a daily small tablet that I used to take for one reason and now I feel like I need to change (what I used to call a mini abortion(I’m fully disclosing my soul and my journey in this post))

I used to take desogestrel daily as it helped with chronic cramps, vomiting (from cramps), bed flooding and I was dating someone (I knew then and now that I didn’t want to spread his seed!). I’m 30 and feeling very happy in the way that I’m adulting in every other way... apart from feeling like a woman. I feel like I’ve lost touch with that.

I walk around markets and don’t take a first glance at the feminine sanitary aisle... that’s probably weird. But this hasn’t been something that I’ve had to look or even think about for over ten years.

Now it is.

I’m scared.

I’m also excited.

I’m a 30 year old woman that’s scared to get her period.

I know what to do. I think.

There’s a lot more technology that has come along and made woman and the planet feel proud. I want to take part of this. But i feel Tom Hanks in ‘Big’ when he has to take the world on but I know a little bit. Just a bit.

My loving and conscientious partner is prepared for this and very supportive.

I’m still scared. I want to try cups but might just try them for night time.

Any support would be amazing but I hope this helps others in a similar position 🥰