@sarajaneho: In Traditional Chinese Medicine the knees are considered gateways for cold to enter the body, especially during menstruation. When you’re on your period, blood and qi are moving downward and outward, and the body’s warming energy naturally dips, leaving you more vulnerable to cold. Exposed knees allow cold to travel upward into the uterus, which can slow circulation and contribute to cramps, clotting, or fatigue. That’s why women in China keep their knees covered and warm during their period as a way to protect blood flow and support smoother movement. Warmth helps the body do what it’s already trying to do. Never wear shorts on your period! Listen to the full conversation on Mind Your Manners podcast “Cold Drinks, Blood Sugar Spikes & the Food Mistakes Women Make” Keep your uterus warm with our new Antevorta thermos available exclusively in the USA on www.antevorta.us