Please Bleed! Plants & Practical Magic - Author's Talk with Samantha Zipporah

Please Bleed! Plants & Practical Magic - Author's Talk with Samantha Zipporah

Thurs. Sept 29, 530-7pm

$22 (sliding scale available - email hello@thevervaincollective.com if needed!)

Please Bleed! is a detailed & thoughtful guide for how one may ally with the wisdom & power of plants to maintain the integrity of one’s ovulation & menstrual cycle, therefore avoiding undesired pregnancy, even in the case of an "oopsie" sperm exposure. Drawing on 20 years of experience, in her book Samantha offers:

* an intro to fertility awareness as contraception

* anatomy & biochemistry of ovulation, conception & implantation

* distinction between herbal emmenagogues & abortifacients

* clarity around how specific herbal actions promote menstruation

* guidance for finding your “Sacred Yes” in avoiding pregnancy

* materia medica of strong emmenagogues, including folklore, parts used, & effects on hormonal, nerve, & tissue states.

In this author's talk, Samantha will share some of her favorite concepts, diagrams, & plan allies from her book, leaving ample time for community Q&A. An ebook of Please Bleed! will be included in registration costs, & physical copies of this book as well as Samantha's other titles, will be available for purchase at the event.

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​Samantha Zipporah is devoted to breaking the spells of oppression in reproductive & sexual health through education, healing & liberation. She has over 20 years of experience honing her craft as an educator, guide & caregiver tending to fertility, sex, & cycles spanning the full womb continuum. Sam’s work rises from an ancient lineage of midwives, witches, & wise women​. A fierce champion of critical thinking skills, her knowledge is integrative & inclusive of modern medicine & science​ as well as traditional & ancient healing practices. S​am provides vital education for everyone from professionals to preteens in her books, courses, & live classes. Her online community The Fruit of Knowledge features monthly live workshops & an abundance of resources & dialogue for womb wisdom keepers & seekers. Please visit www.samanthazipporah.com to explore her books, courses, community, & offerings!