Do Orgasms mean you make babies more easily? Hormone & Hair Health Myths Busted at The Big MOB Mum Meetup

Annabel Kingsley, Dr. Ravina Bhanot, Georgie Harris, Leah Christian and Bex Taylor at The Big MOB Mum Meetup on hormone health and hair loss awareness, hosted by Mums Who Build in partnership with Philip Kingsley and The House of Hormones

Friday was something really special, Mobsters. Every week, I (Leah - your resident wellness blogger here at Mums Who Build, and founder of The House of Hormones) write about how our hormones shape our health, moods, energy, and sense of self. But this time, I got to bring that blog to life, in person, with all of you - and what a morning it was.

Why Hormone Health Matters

I’ve always believed that tuning into our hormonal health is one of the most powerful acts of self-care we can do. When we understand what our bodies are trying to tell us, we advocate better for ourselves - in doctors’ offices, at work, and in our relationships. That’s why I spend so much of my time seeking out the very best experts, the ones who actually listen to women, cut through the myths, and give us knowledge we can trust.

And yesterday, I got to share the stage with two of my absolute favourites:

• Dr Ravina Bhanot: award-winning women’s health and fertility specialist

• Anabel Kingsley: leading trichologist, hair health expert, and advocate for Hair Loss Awareness Month

The Highlights

Our panel was everything I hoped it would be: candid, fun, and packed with truth bombs.

• Fertility & Hormones
  Dr Ravina tackled the big fertility myths, like whether you can get pregnant on your period, how much stress really messes with hormones, and if those hormone-tracking apps are worth it. She broke it all down in a way that felt empowering, not overwhelming.

• Hair & Hormones
  Anabel wowed us with her hair and hormone expertise. She explained why postpartum shedding happens, whether stress really can make your hair fall out, and how perimenopause hormone dips play a role in thinning. Spoiler: hormones really do affect your strands, but there’s so much you can do to support your hair health. She also finally put some big hair myths to bed (turns out washing your hair often is NOT the enemy!).

The Magic of the MOB

What made the morning so magical wasn’t just the expert advice, but the atmosphere in the room. Mums connecting with mums, nodding along to shared experiences, laughing together at the wild truths of hormonal health, and leaving with practical tips they could use straight away. Plus, the Philip Kingsley Hair goody bags were a total treat.

Before we wrapped up, I had to take a moment to thank two incredible women, Georgie and Bex - The MOB Co-founders. What they’ve built is so much more than a community - it’s a movement. They’ve created a space where mums are reminded that their health, ambitions, and financial futures matter, too.

And that’s what this event was all about: knowledge, connection, and empowerment. Your hormones are not something to fear or ignore, they’re signals, guides, and part of your power. When we understand them, we can advocate for ourselves.

This event was just the beginning, and I cannot wait for what’s next. The House of Hormones will definitely teaming up with The MOB IRL very soon.

Leah

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Next week’s Big MOB Mum Meet-up is in partnership with The Five Hour Club, the job board built by parents for parents. We’ll be diving into careers after children with practical workshops, reflection, and strategies to help mums shape what’s next.

And if you loved this Big MOB Mum Meet-up, don’t miss our Notting Hill Launch Party this Wednesday. An evening of connection, celebration, gin tasting, canapés, and a powerful keynote on the future of AI with Melinda Nicci and Katie O’Malley. It’s going to be a night to remember - grab your spot now via our events page.

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Georgie Harris, Annabel Kingsley, Dr. Ravina Bhanot, and Leah Christian at The Big MOB Mum Meetup on hormone health and hair loss awareness, hosted by Mums Who Build in partnership with Philip Kingsley and The House of Hormones