Cacao & Menstruation: softness in every phase of your cycle

Menstruation is not a disruption. It’s a natural phase where your body lets go. You feel everything a little deeper. Your energy is low. You crave rest.

Instead of resisting, you are allowed to slow down. You don’t have to do anything. Just listen to what your body is telling you.

Ceremonial cacao is a gentle ally during this period. Not to suppress anything, but to support you. It helps you relax, soften, and reconnect with yourself.

What happens during your menstruation?

Menstruation is the first phase of your cycle. Your body sheds the built-up uterine lining. This takes energy and can cause physical discomfort like cramps, lower back pain, or fatigue.

It’s completely normal to feel tired, empty, or emotional during this phase. You don’t have to fix it. You may simply acknowledge it and adjust your rhythm.

The four phases of your cycle

Every cycle moves through four phases, just like the seasons. Each phase has its own energy, hormonal activity, and needs:

• Menstrual phase (winter) Your bleeding starts. Your body turns inward. Time for rest and recovery.
  HEAL or RELAX are perfect for this phase.
  Tea tip: Brew a cup of raspberry leaf tea or ginger-fennel tea. Let the herbs steep well, strain them, and use the warm infusion as a base for your cacao moment.

• Follicular phase (spring) Your energy rises. You feel ready to create and look ahead.
  FOCUS or EMPOWER guide this upward flow.
  Tea tip: Brew tea with fresh mint or a bag of green tea. Let it steep, remove the bag or strain the leaves, and mix the tea with your bar for a fresh, activating start.

• Ovulation phase (summer) You shine. You are powerful and open. Time for connection, expression, and creation.
  EMPOWER or LOVE enhance this feeling of expansion.
  Tea tip: Brew rooibos tea or a mild cinnamon tea. Strain the herbs or remove the bag and use it as a warming base for your cacao drink.

• Luteal phase (autumn) Your energy withdraws. Your body prepares for a new menstruation. Time for reflection and slowing down.
  RELAX or LOVE give you exactly what you need in this phase.
  Tea tip: Brew a gentle chamomile or lavender tea. Strain well or remove the bag. Drink warm and slowly with your bar for a calming moment for yourself.

Why cacao helps with menstrual discomfort

Cacao naturally contains a lot of magnesium. This mineral helps your muscles relax and soothes cramps, back pain, and tension in your belly or jaw. Cacao also contains iron and potassium, which are important during blood loss and fatigue.

Many women also feel emotions more deeply during these days. Sadness may arise. Sensitivity. A longing for rest. Cacao helps you not to suppress this, but to meet it gently.

A ritual for your cycle

A cacao ritual doesn’t have to be complicated. Light a candle. Wrap yourself in a soft blanket. Prepare your cacao with care. Drink slowly. Let your body breathe.

Cacao reminds you that you don’t have to fix anything. You only need to feel. And you are allowed to be present in every phase of your cycle.

Would you like to experience this yourself?
Discover our Amma Bars or start with a cacao ritual starter set. Choose the bar that matches your phase, or follow your intuition. Your body knows what it needs.