Hi James, I want to participate in JuNO, but I wanted to ask if there’s any way I could have a day off on the first day of my period. I always get horrible cramps, and I cycle between taking baths and laying in my bed in the fetal position lol. I only get these cramps on the first day, I’ll be in a little bit of pain on the second but some medicine takes care of it. I just wanted to know if taking that day off would be cheating. Thanks!

Of course you can!

While i know many would love really strict rules, and of course you’re welcome to make them as strict as you want, this month, as you’ll see from all the wonderful journals popping up, is really about encouraging you to celebrate and explore denial, and just push yourself on a bit from wherever you are with it. Whether that’s completely new to denial or you have ‘Denial Slut’ tattooed on your ass. All are welcome.

Well get onto stricter and kinkier things as the month progresses but right now, it’s about everyone giving it a go, having some fun and getting wet and horny. 

Whatever works for you during your period is fine. Although many do find that edging can help with cramps (others find it makes it worse so YMMV)