Episode 273: Let’s Talk About Sex, Fertility Awareness, and that Time of the Month with Cindy Luquin of Howl at the Womb

We LOVE to talk about sex! But really, as taboo as it is in the Latinx community, it’s so important that we talk about sexual wellness. This week we talk to Cindy Luquin, founder of Howl at the Womb. We talk about why she created her business, plus we touch on fertility awareness, unprotected sex, basal body thermometers and so much more. These can be uncomfortable topics to discuss but Cindy makes it easy and informational, and we know we’ll be having her back for another chat soon!

Our Conversation with Cindy

What is Howl at the Womb?

Fertility Awareness Methods and Body Literacy

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How do you feel when it’s your time of the month?

1. Your basal body temp: Use a basal body thermometer to check your basal body temperature (resting/core temperature). You need to track this throughout your cycle because it shifts. When a spike in temperature happens, this is when you ovulate.

2. Check for cervical mucus, AKA wetness in your undies.

3. Your cervix: Insert your fingers into your vagina and check the position of your cervix. It changes positions at different times in the month.

Using apps to predict your cycle

• Read Your Body app

• Kindara app

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Methods to NOT conceive

Pulling out 🙈

Using a basal body thermometer (like this one)

Cindy’s Liberated Lovers course

When do you start preparing for menopause?

Introducing our little ones to their boundaries and teaching consent

Links

Learn more about Cindy and her Liberated Lovers course at HowlAtTheWomb.com.

Follow Cindy on Instagram @howlatthewomb and be on the lookout for announcements for workshops, classes, etc.

Episode 267: A Journey through IVF with Dulce Candy

The journey to mamáhood is not the same for everyone. This week we speak to beauty icon Dulce Candy Ruiz about her journey with IVF. After struggling to conceive for years and trying other natural fertility methods, she finally felt comfortable with the idea of IVF and decided to tackle the treatments with the support of her family. Dulce talks about the importance of having a strong mentality throughout the IVF process, explaining the decision to her Latinx family and how she feels like a first time mom all over again. We love Dulce’s real, transparent take on her experience, and we hope that her story gives other struggling mamas hope for their future too.

More about Dulce Candy: Dulce Candy Ruiz is a beauty icon who has been sharing her experiences and insights since 2008 through high-quality self-produced content across videos, photos, and blogs. Her focus ranges across self-love, beauty, petite fashion, and family. She immigrated to Southern California from Mexico as a young girl. At 18 she joined the armed forces to serve in the US Army in Iraq. Dulce is a globally recognized published author & beauty expert who has collaborated with hundreds of lifestyle brands, all while prioritizing her role as a mother, wife, daughter, and big sister to her millions of viewers from around the world.

Dulce’s Top Baby Picks

Solly Baby Wraps

Sleep Sacks like these highly recommended from Babylist

What Dulce is absolutely loving right now

Last great movie she watched - Soul on Disney+

The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

Sigma F80 Flat Kabuki Brush - great for blending products and using for all over your face

Check out Dulce’s IVF Journey on her YouTube channel

Pick or Tip of the Week

Paulina’s tip is to get your things ready for the next day the night before! It makes morning before school/work much easier. Her pick this week are these gel socks for her feet! She has always struggled with dry skin and dry feet. She tries to use them for a few hours or overnight, and her feet are soooo soft!! This will make a big difference in the summer time when it’s huarache season.

Bricia has two picks this week! First, her husband is obsessed with personal hygiene and his teeth. He found Coco Floss - coconut oil floss that’s cruelty free and vegan. Her second pick are aging eye drops from Similasan. Bricia suffers from dry eyes and its hard for her to find good eye drops that don’t irritate her eyes even more. She uses them multiple times a day and it never stings!

Links

Follow Dulce Candy on Instagram and subscribe to her Youtube channel.

Babies documentary

Kiinde bottles - Bricia’s favorite!

Dulce’s favorite morning shakes - Boobie Body and Shakeology

Paulina bases her morning routine off of Rachel Hollis’ morning routine. It’s really made a difference for her in the past year!

Paulina is also on the hunt for a new daily moisturizer. Dulce’s favorite for everyday is Pacifica Vegan Collagen SPF30 Every Day Lotion. Bricia’s favorite cream is Honest Beauty CCC Cream.