The benefits of free bleeding

In recent years, awareness around menstruation has become more visible, and women all over the world have adopted beautiful rituals such as collecting their blood with a menstrual cup and offering the blood back to nature in a sacred deed. Women have moved from not knowing when their period will start and hiding it in shame and talking bad about their blood, to now tracking their cycle and connecting with the subtle changes throughout the feminine cycle along with the monthly cycle. You may not have done it yourself, but have heard about this beautiful approach to menstruation and are curious to learn more.

Menstruation as a sacred time

Menstruation is a sacred time for a woman. In ancient times, women would bleed together in a red tent every full moon or new moon. In our modern world, menstruation is often invisible and neglected, which can result in severe PMS, pain and mood swings. Honoring this time and reclaiming the sacredness of menstruation will give you back your power as a woman. Taking 1st and 2nd days off consistently during your period can be incredibly powerful. By giving yourself time to do what your body wants – namely to bleed – you allow the body to cleanse and regenerate. It is a time to go inward, relax and be with your inner self. At this time, a woman is very intuitive and can open up to a lot of creative ideas and downloads. Relaxing completely every month can be amazing, and that's where unwinding on a Goddess Blanket™ can be a gift.

What is free bleeding?

Free bleeding is about letting the menstrual blood flow freely without the use of tampons, pads or menstrual cups. This practice is gaining popularity as more women seek a more natural and free approach to their periods. By free bleeding you become much more connected to your blood and you can get to know it in a deeper, more raw and primal way.

The benefits of free bleeding

Connection to Ancestors and Nature:
Free bleeding connects you to your ancestors and women all over the world in a very primal way. Throughout history, women have bled freely without modern menstrual products and bled directly on the ground. When you bleed, you can feel the raw power of your womanhood and feel connected to the women who have bled before you. Especially if you bleed directly on the ground, it is a powerful deed to Mother Earth. The blood contains powerful medicine, stem cells, peptides and your DNA, which are very nutritious for the soil and plants.

Natural Bleeding:

Free bleeding is the most natural way to let your body bleed. Tampons and pads can prevent the natural downward flow of blood and reduce oxygenation to the genitals. By letting the blood flow freely, you experience its warmth and texture in a more intimate way. Without menstrual products, you can really feel the rhythm of the blood as it leaves the body. You will be able to feel when a large lump flows out and it can be like a small birth. By free-bleeding, you can feel the subtle changes in the consistency, color and quantity of the blood, and you may be able to feel into what your body is letting go of.

Self-love and shamefree:

Free bleeding is a radical act of self-love that removes the shame surrounding menstrual blood and the wild free female body. It is a time to honor and celebrate your body and its natural processes. Seeing blood on a blanket or clothes or on the ground and feeling pride and beauty is deeply empowering. You can even use your menstrual blood to draw with or as a nourishing face mask, bringing a new dimension of self-love and acceptance.

Comfort and pleasure:

Many women experience cramps and discomfort during menstruation, often due to a lack of calm and connection to their body. Free bleeding gives you the opportunity to focus on what the body wants – namely to bleed. Instead of using tampons or irritating pads, vaginal bleeding can be much more comfortable and set you free as a woman. Soaking naked on a soft and luxurious blanket like the Goddess Blanket™ can bring you closer to your body and your raw and primal nature. It can be a liberating and fulfilling experience that allows you to connect with your body in a deeper and more sensual way. When you give your body the right conditions to relax, bleeding can become much more pleasurable and even orgasmic.

This is how you get started with free bleeding

Create a sacred space:

Decide to take the 1st and 2nd day off every month. Create a red tent for yourself at home and make your bedroom, bed or wherever you want to bleed into a warm and safe place where you can be undisturbed. Prepare a few days before by having food in the fridge and essentials ready, including your waterproof blanket, a hot water bottle, tea, paper and pencil and other things you need.

Use a waterproof blanket:

Place a waterproof blanket like the Goddess Blanket™ on your bed or wrap it around you so you can walk around the house without panties and sit on any surface without making stains.

Focus on your breathing:

Lie down on your Goddess Blanket™ and breathe deeply into your lower abdomen. Exhale with a deep sigh and feel how the blood lets go more easily as you relax.

Meditate on your womb:

Meditate on your womb and imagine this place as a temple you are entering. Feel what your womb wants to tell you and see it in pictures and hear it in sounds for your inner eye and ear.

Journaling and reflection:

Consider journaling to reflect on your bleeding experience. Reflect on how you feel about your period and how you have dealt with it in the past. Have you used menstrual products and how has it affected your view of your menstruating body? Pull out all the negative experiences and beliefs and create positive affirmations for them.

Final thoughts

Free bleeding is a natural and empowering practice that can offer many benefits for women. It's about connecting more deeply with your body and its natural processes. If you are curious about free bleeding, we encourage you to try it and see how it can change your perception of your period.

Goddess Blanket™ is here to support you on your journey with our luxurious, waterproof blankets that ensure a safe and comfortable experience.