Chica

I touched upon this wonderful, women-owned Boulder-based company in my holiday gift round-up. But aside from being delicious, Chica seriously helped me in the period department last month, and for that reason alone, they deserve their own spotlight!

Over the years, I have tried dozens of ways to treat my endometriosis symptoms. Some radical over the counter drugs, some surgeries, acupuncture and a million different herbs, teas and supplements recommended by tons of people over the years.

And NONE of it has helped.

So though I am always excited about the idea of something new that could possibly help, I am also equally as skeptical.

Chica chocolates are plant-based, organic, gluten-free rich truffles packed with different herbs like to combat things like PMS, cramps, menstrual acne and mood swings. There’s Original Glow, Chica Chill (formulated for better sleep and reducing anxiety) and Glow Chica, which I got a week supply of and targets hormonal skin issues.

I literally looked forward to the recommended two chocolates per day, leading up to your period, and it took massive restraint to not eat the whole box at once. They’ve got a slightly herby, floral undertone, wrapped in a decadent caramel-y filling, covered in silky dark chocolate. They DO have honey which I’m fine with, but worth noting!

Aside from being super tasty, I actually DO think my PMS was minimal this cycle. My mood swings seemed much more limited. I didn’t think about murdering my boyfriend even ONCE. Which is big. The day before my cycle and the first couple days, I am usually a crazy, emotional, irritable mess, but I’d say it decreased by about 75% this time around. I usually get a telltale pimple right in the middle of my chin every cycle as well, but it was non existent this month. My cramps didn’t dissipate much and my flow wasn’t any lighter, but I think my overall mood was infinitely better and that alone, is worth investing in some Chica. I’m excited to try the Chill Chica next go-around, as night sweats and anxious sleeping go hand in hand with my cycle, too.

Ain’t it fun being female?

Anyways, order yourself some Chica and see how it can help you! If you’re someone with a light period, I would assume these brilliant treats may completely eliminate all symptoms. The more months you order the more you save, so check out your options here and save an extra 15% will code “willhikeforavos”!