photo of christina valenzuela with Pearl and Thistle logo. text reads: CYCLE PREP: Live workshop presentations

We are forming a generation of girls who:

text reads: understand the uniqueness and goodness of their female bodies, even when things feel difficult
text reads: aren't afraid of the changes that come with puberty, and prioritize caring for themselves (and others!)
text reads: actually know what's going on during their cycles, and can identify when something might be wrong

Would you like to join us in bringing menstrual cycle and period education to your community that is:

✓ age-appropriate
✓ scientifically-accurate
✓ body positive, and
✓ developed by a Catholic mom (and NFP instructor)?!

A tried-and-true program with consistent positive results!

CYCLE PREP was originally created by Pearl & Thistle owner, Christina Valenzuela. Again and again, this program receives over 95% approval ratings from attendees, thanks to our intentional program design and high facilitator standards.

To ensure that your community gets the best experience, all licensed CYCLE PREP facilitators:

  • have completed a certification and training course

  • work from the same high-quality materials

  • provide the same standard workbooks and resources

  • bring their unique flair to the standardized program

Find a live workshop provider near you!

If you'd like to experience CYCLE PREP as a live workshop in your parish, school, or other community gathering, contact one of our licensed facilitators to inquire about availability and rates!

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Batrice Adcock

North Carolina

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Andrea Ault

Iowa

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Rae Biesaida

Oklahoma

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Sarah Covington

Iowa

Bianca Guajardo

Texas

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Sarah Laird

Iowa

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Katie Murphree

Oklahoma

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Heidi Schaap

Ohio

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Mary Margaret Schreck

Arizona

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Christina Valenzuela

Massachusetts

So much more than just "what to expect"

Cycle Prep live workshops are a great way to help parents + daughters feel more prepared for the start of a first period, by offering engaging and age-appropriate instruction about:

ANATOMY

Finally understand what's actually going on in there as we demystify internal female anatomy and the organs involved in the equation of life (egg + sperm = baby).

MENSTRUAL CYCLES

There is much more to cycles than just a period bleed! Girls learn all about four key hormones - FSH, estrogen, LH, and progesterone - pivotal to menstruation.

PERIODS

Say goodbye to vague explanations and period anxiety: We break down what it's actually like to have a period, how to use various hygiene products, and what's normal vs. when it's time to call the doctor.

CULTURE OF CARE

Promote period positivity by learning how cycles affect energy levels and moods, what to put in a "period kit," and how to contribute to a culture of girls-supporting-girls around menstruation.

BY THE NUMBERS:

of parents said CYCLE PREP exceeded their expectations

of parents rated their daughter's preparedness a 5/5 after watching CYCLE PREP

of parents said they would "definitely recommend" CYCLE PREP. The remaining 5% said they would "most likely" recommend

Want to join our team?

If you are interested in being trained as a CYCLE PREP facilitator, please sign up for our email notification list! Facilitator training runs semi-annually. Note that applicants must either have attended a live workshop, a group-hosted viewing, or viewed the at-home CYCLE PREP course as a pre-requisite for acceptance into the training program.