I know this is a heavy subject and it might be a little scary to think about. The truth is… I WANT to scare you. I want you to know how serious it is to lose your period due to over exercising and under eating.
Obviously, this is a subject I am super passionate about. Losing my period made me realize how important my fertility was to my identity, and I think it's something that should be talked about more. Just know I am here for you ❤️
Strongly disagree that the ability to get pregnant and being fertile is a part of “the joy of being a woman” but apart from that, you’re right that these health risks aren’t spoken enough abt 🙁
Was about to say the same^ I understand her intentions though and she was in the heat of speaking from personal experience
For many women that is part of the joy of being a woman. Everyone has different life desires in my opinion. Now of course, that doesn’t at all suggest infertile people are “less” women, I don’t think she implied that at all
@M this is true the way it was phrased seemed more in general than an opinion and I think maybe not very inclusive to trans people. But if it’s just part of her experience then obviously no one can disagree or agree since we all have different interpretations of the “ joys of being a woman”
Gracias por tus palabras🌟
Honestly I think both from the perspective of not every person seeing that losing their fertility will think of it the same or the fact that being a woman isn’t about having my period this could be rephrased. I still completely agree with the message if you lose your period it’s a sign that your hormones are out of balance and that this isn’t healthy. I’m glad you are speaking of this I haven’t dealt with this but spreading the message Is important as it may not even effect you but someone around you.
Yes, is not exactly about being infertile, is about your hormonal health in general, when we lose our period is because there’s way more stuff happening that we can’t see.
@Gabriela Silva oh most definitely! That’s why I’m lkke while our period seems like an inconvenience a lot of the time it’s definitely not something I’d want to lose if it means my health will be affected! I saw your comment and wholeheartedly agree with what you said
Seriously ppl really need to talk about this more ! Sheesh thanks for this !
And that is why this woman is my favorite coach. Not only she helps us look better but also make sure that we are healthy
I just strongly… Strongly disagree that getting pregnant is the “joy of being a woman” there’s do much more in us than breeding…
It is for plenty of women! She never said everyone has to feel that way
@M I know and I know she’s heated about it, but this could easily be said “one of the joys of being a woman” instead of ” *THE* joy of being a woman”
Again, she looks agitated, so she probably didn’t have time to think this through.
If you follow her on Instagram you’d know she’s actually unsure if she ever wants to get pregnant and terrified of giving birth. She’s definitely not saying all a woman is good for is breeding- I’ve been following her for like ten years and I know she definitely doesn’t think that haha. She just means that being able to be pregnant and have a baby is a beautiful privilege that only women can do & it’s something to be proud of! Its hard to say all that in a video that is less then a minute long & not even meant to be about that, but if she did a longer video about it then it would be clearer
She didn’t tell about pregnancy being the joy of woman, but period. Yes, having periods is healthier for the woman. And gynos in my country always recommend ways to keep it longer. not for pregnancy issues, but for health of a woman in general.
thats one of the joys of being a woman but please don’t judge
The amount of supplements and medicine I wasted money on to get back my period after losing it for 4 years — in the end the simple answer was: stop exercising so much, eat more, gain the healthy weight you need. Got my period and my health back — end of story.
Sorry but the “joy of being a woman” goes far away of just being fertile.
Although I agree that it’s important to listen to your body’s signals when it tries to tell you something is wrong or you are overdoing something, to say that getting pregnant or having your period is “the joy of being a woman” is too much. What about those who are infertile for other causes, such as cancer, or early onset menopause or for that matter, what about male to female transgender women? Are they not real women because they can’t have their period or can’t get pregnant? F**k yes they are real women! I think your point is good, but perhaps your choice of words was a bit bad.
I was actually coming to say the same thing! Although the overall message is good, the way it is said invalidates a lot of women. I know that’s not how she meant it, but it’s still not a great thing to hear.
Stay on topic and its fine and makes sense. Shes right. And we dont have to talk about anything else here. This isnt about those people in this topic, its only about a message about this specific situation. Doesnt mean other situations dont exist.Just isnt the topic here. Right here focus on just the topic at hand ONLY. Over exercise and under eating and what it does to our fertility . Thats the topic. Nothing more to it.
It happened to my friend, It was very hard for her to get pregnant, lucky for her she was able to get healthier and finally become a mom
When I first learned that some people (usually very young) lose their periods for years and don’t get it treated my heart broke. I realize some folks unfortunately cannot afford it/don’t have that access and for some the challenge is more than just a physical hormone imbalance. Everyone dealing with this deserves accessible comprehensive ob/gyn + mental health service 💕
That sounded like hellava deal until she said it would harm your bones, also being a women isn’t all about popping out babies, trans and infertile women are still women.
Thank You for this message!!! 💜
Totally agree with everything you said! but would also like to piggyback off what the comments are saying in that there’s more to the joys of being a woman than having babies
Oh no :(. Are you ok? Listen. You’ve been going through changes in what you’re trying to do. You’ve been proud of yourself.
I feel like you’re being very hard on yourself, please don’t. Don’t. Everything you’ve done has been in an attempt to help people. Everything. You’ve shared yourself and your life with us.
Sending love
I haven’t gotten a period since I was 18. It was irregular all throughout high school and it just stopped when I was an adult. I’m 24 now and tbh I am not bothered or upset that I don’t get a period. And I also won’t be upset if I become infertile. I have zero desire to have kids, esp biologically.
Health matters of course but I think the “joy of being a woman” was really insensitive. There’s so many other ways to enjoy being a woman without having to have kids biologically.
I don’t have a period and I love being a woman.
Hey love this vid, I lost my period from exercising too much and being super unhealthy when I was going through puberty. However, if you can’t/ don’t have kids it doesn’t make you any less of a woman. That kinda works off the assumption that womanhood is based around childbirth which is a really outdated approach to have. I know you didn’t mean it like that, I trust you to have good intentions. However, please rephrase this into something a little more thoughtful and inclusive.. Thx <3
I’ve lost my period and I couldn’t be happier. I never wanted kids and felt having my period was huge inconvenience. I’m really hoping it never comes back.
Guys, don’t bother Cassey for saying that having kids “is the joy of being a woman”. She’s just saying that is something special that only we can do! We don’t need to make her feel bad for saying it’s a good thing. Too many people look down on mothers these days! We all have one! We should be thanking them for making that sacrifice instead of only praising woman who chose to do otherwise.