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FEMININE HEALTH COMMITTEE

NEWSLETTER

DIVINE UNIVERSAL SISTERHOOD PREMIER ISSUE

MAY 2005

879 Ralph David Abernathy

Atlanta, Ga 30310

(404) 752-5194

SEX DURING YOUR PERIOD?

No! A woman on her period should avoid all sexual contact in order to protect the reproductive

health of both partners. Your “period” or menstruation is a time when the vagina is especially susceptible

to infection because the discharge makes it less acidic and more hospitable to disease

bacteria. Menstrual blood contains properties that contribute to “menstrual cramps” and the

physical and emotional symptoms of PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome).

A woman on her menstrual cycle releases toxic substances that are harmful to living cells and

tissues. Scientific research that confirms that having sexual intercourse with a woman on her

menstrual cycle will greatly increase the chances of contracting a STD (Sexually Transmitted

Disease). (continued on page 3)

Should a woman have sexual relations during her period?

“AS WOMEN, WE MUST TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES AS WE TAKE CARE OF OTHERS”

Elevated Crowned Sister Yahfah Asiel, CEO, DUS

Inside this issue:

Sex During Your Period? 1

Creative Corner 2

Doctor’s Corner 3

Letter From The Editor 4

Recipes 4

Special Thanks To:

Mr. Charles Glenn

Mr. Rick Brockman

For contributing to our

first newsletter!!!

DIVINE UNIVERSAL SISTERHOOD PREMIER ISSUE

Creative Corner

THINGS MY MAMMA NEVER

TOLD ME!

Teeorah B. N. Shaleahk

I know my Momma loved me, not only because

she told me, but she showed me. She did the best she could to understand her baby girl in this crazy

mixed up world. At the tender age of three by her side is where she kept me when I wanted to be free

and climb trees she showed me how to “act like a lady” - stockings and skirts, whenever I was bloody or

bruised she took time to mend the hurt. She taught me how to braid, write, ride a bike, and fly a kite.

She taught me how to use a needle and thread, showed me how to care for the first time I spotted red.

She picked me up early from school when I had cramps and wanted to come home. All the things my

Momma told me gave me serenity… ..until I got grown.

That is….I remembered how my mother loved me, all the

things she showed…yet I’m feeling unequipped because

there were many things my Momma NEVER told me. My

Momma never told me that this society and its capitalistic

mentality perpetuated itself by preying on my insecurities.

She never told me that my childhood desire to be her oneand-

only baby would later manifest in a relationship as jealousy

and that eventually I would begin to question the motives

of every man that approached me. My Momma never told me the right time to have sex. Never

told me how to say no or when to say yes.

My Momma never told me how to confidently express what I want, never told me to abstain

from sex during that special time of the month. Not that I ever thought that having sex while on my

cycle was a good idea, but this guy that I had been dating for almost a year and well…it wasn’t planned

but now looking back on it I understand how the things my momma never told me would eventually

cause me to contract a S.T.D. Now don’t misunderstand me I’m not blaming my momma for the things

she never told me… she told me what she knew, but now I know that my daughter will never go

through the pain of ignorance. For her not having sex on her cycle won’t be a myth it will be common

sense! She won’t have to guess when it comes to sex…and if I have a son my work as a mother won’t

be done until he too knows the dangers of sex during that “special time of the month” I will teach him

to look beyond what he wants and think about the risk of catching an S.T.D. I will teach him all the

things

MY MOMMA NEVER TOLD ME!

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SEX DURING YOUR PERIOD? (cont’d.)

“Menotoxin”, defined as toxin(s) or poison(s) is found in menstrual discharge.

Menstrual blood contains toxic properties that would be fundamentally

responsible for the causation of dysmenorrheal “menstrual

cramps” and the physical/emotional symptoms of PMS (pre-menstrual

syndrome). While not entirely eliminated with menstruation, their systemic

absorption would be able to cause some of the general symptoms

that often accompany the menstrual flow. Menstrual blood can also increase

the poisonous effects of female genital microbes, including gonococcus

and herpes. It is known that menstruation promotes the recurrence

of catamenial herpes (herpes outbreak during menstruation).

DOCTOR’S CORNER

Menstruation can indicate diseases as well as your state of wellness.

According to Dr. Llaila O. Afrika, there are NINE TYPES OF MENSTRUATION.

Below is the first type and the subsequent types will be published in future newsletters

TYPE 1:

Discomfort before, during and after menstruation. Cramping, nervous tension and pain during

menstruation with no discomfort before the cycle.

Probable Cause:

Liver stress, low estrogen, or not having enough raw food in your diet. The lack of water and exercise

which create an unbalanced life can also cause this condition. High progesterone can be another cause.

When you have high progesterone, your breast may be tender and you may have acne during your cycle.

STRAIGHT FROM THE BIBLE

Lev 15:19-20 And if a woman has an issue, and her issue is her fleshly blood, she

shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever touches her shall be unclean until

the evening. And everything that she lies upon in her separation shall be unclean:

everything also that she sitteth upon shall be unclean.

We are excited to announce that the Divine Universal Sisterhood, Inc.

(DUS) has formed a Feminine Hygiene and Reproductive Health Initiative

that is committed to teaching the importance of proper menstruation

guidelines, abstinence, and essential hygienic practices to

maintain optimal health.

Our primary objective is to educate and build awareness of guidelines for menstruation

and feminine hygiene. Our tools include proactive educational strategies,

information dissemination, and dialogue.

If you’re interested in receiving this invaluable information on feminine health or would like us to

speak at your college, university, place of worship, or organization please e-mail your request to

ivryah7@aol.com or call Ms. Angela Campbell at (404) 396-2859.

Letter From the Editor:

FOR AN ENERGY BOOST DURING

YOUR MENSTRUATION-- EAT IRONRICH

FOODS

Fight Anemia with Iron-Rich Foods like spinach

and beets. Here is a great recipe to enhance intake

of iron during your menstrual cycle.

Spinach Salad

1 large bag of spinach

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup tamari sauce

2 red bell peppers sliced

thin

1 onion sliced thin

Tear spinach in small pieces. Toss with remaining

ingredients. Enjoy!

www.onewoman.com/redspot/cultures.html

Eat To Live by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.

Scoffield Bible

The 9 Types of Menstruation Andropause/

Menopause Cause/Cure by Llaila O. Afrika

Recipes from Divine Universal Sisterhood

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