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Your cycle, phase by phase
Four phases, four moods. Here's what each one does to your body and your feelings.
Your menstrual cycle day by day (day 1 to 28 and beyond)Your menstrual cycle day by day: what happens to hormones, body and mood on cycle day 1, day 14, day 21 and every day in between, plus longer cycles.
Cycle syncing diet: a food guide without the rulesThe cycle syncing diet and seed cycling explained honestly: foods for each phase, what has evidence (iron, calcium) and what doesn't, plus meal ideas.
Cycle syncing workouts: training by phase, honestlyCycle syncing workouts phase by phase, with what the research really says about training and your cycle, and a flexible plan built around how you feel.Cycle syncing: a kind, realistic guideCycle syncing explained honestly: what it is, what the research says (not much yet), the parts that make sense, and a simple way to try it.
Follicular phase energy: why you get your spark backWhy energy often rises after your period in the follicular phase, what estrogen and sleep have to do with it, and what to do if your energy doesn't come back.Follicular phase workouts: a good time to push (if you feel like it)Follicular phase workouts explained: why many people feel strong after their period, what the research really says about training by phase, and sample plans.Follicular phase foods: what to eat after your periodWhat to eat in the follicular phase: iron to recover from your period, fiber, protein and plants, with honest notes on what cycle-syncing diets get right.Follicular phase mood: the lighter days after your periodWhy many people feel happier, calmer and more motivated in the follicular phase, what estrogen has to do with it, and how to use your lighter days well.
Follicular phase libido: why desire builds after your periodWhy sex drive often rises in the follicular phase as estrogen climbs, how it builds toward ovulation, what research says, and why your pattern may differ.Follicular phase skin: why it often glows after your periodWhy skin often looks clearer and brighter in the follicular phase, what estrogen does for hydration and oil, and the best time to try new skin care.Follicular phase sleep: often your best nights of the monthWhy many people sleep better after their period in the follicular phase: cooler body temperature, more REM and less PMS. Plus why some don't, and what helps.Follicular phase: energy coming backWhat happens in the follicular phase: how long it lasts, why estrogen rises, the symptoms you may notice, and why mood and energy often lift.
Menstrual cycle hormones: a simple chart of what rises and fallsMenstrual cycle hormones explained simply: how estrogen, progesterone, LH and FSH rise and fall through each phase, and how they shape mood and energy.
How long is each phase of the menstrual cycle?How long each phase of the menstrual cycle lasts: period, follicular, ovulation and luteal phase lengths, what's normal, and why your cycle length changes.
Luteal phase fatigue: why you're so tired before your periodWhy the luteal phase makes you tired: progesterone, warmer nights, lighter sleep and PMS. What helps your energy in the two weeks before your period.Luteal phase workouts: keep moving, adjust as you goHow to train in the luteal phase: what research says about performance, why exercise eases PMS, which workouts feel best before your period, and sample plans.
Luteal phase foods: handling hunger and cravings kindlyWhat to eat in the luteal phase: why appetite and cravings rise before your period, foods that steady energy and mood, and calcium for PMS.
Luteal phase mood: a kind survival guideWhy the luteal phase can bring anxiety, low mood, irritability and tears, when it usually starts, what actually helps, and when it might be PMDD.
Luteal phase libido: why desire dips, and sometimes spikesWhy sex drive often drops in the luteal phase after ovulation, why some people feel a spike right before their period, and how mood and PMS play a part.
Luteal phase acne: why you break out before your periodWhy skin breaks out in the luteal phase: oil, inflammation and hormone shifts before your period. How to prevent premenstrual acne and when to see a doctor.
Luteal phase insomnia: why you can't sleep before your periodWhy sleep gets worse in the luteal phase: higher body temperature, less REM, falling hormones and PMS. What helps luteal phase insomnia and when to get help.
Luteal phase: why feelings get louderWhat the luteal phase is, how long it lasts, why progesterone rises and falls, and the common symptoms: PMS, cravings, low energy and mood changes.The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle, in colorThe 4 phases of the menstrual cycle explained simply: what your hormones do in each, how long each lasts, and how mood and energy usually change.Tired on your period? Why energy dips and how to get it backFeeling tired on your period is common. Why energy drops during menstruation, the role of iron, sleep and pain, what helps, and when tiredness isn't normal.Exercise during your period: is it good, and what works best?Is exercise during your period a good idea? What research says about cramps and performance, which workouts feel best, yoga for periods, and when to rest.Foods to eat on your period (and why they help)The best foods to eat on your period for cramps, tiredness and mood: iron, omega-3s, ginger, calcium and easy meal ideas, plus what to go easy on.
Mood during your period: relief, low days and what's normalFeeling low, flat or weepy on your period, or finally relieved? Why mood during your period varies, what helps, and when it's worth talking to a doctor.Libido during your period: why some people feel more turned onFeeling horny on your period, or not at all? Why libido during your period varies so much, what's going on with hormones, and what to know about period sex.Skin during your period: dull, dry, or finally calming down?Why your skin changes during your period: leftover breakouts, dryness, sensitivity and dullness. Gentle period skin care that helps, and what to skip.Sleep during your period: why it's harder and what helpsWhy sleep during your period is often worse, the best sleep positions for cramps and leaks, what helps period insomnia, and when poor sleep needs a check.
Menstrual phase: what happens on your periodThe menstrual phase explained: why your period starts, how long it lasts, what hormones do, and how mood, energy, sleep and skin usually feel.Energy around ovulation: your mid-cycle peak (for many)Why many people have the most energy around ovulation, why some feel tired instead, and how energy shifts as you move from ovulation into the luteal phase.Exercise around ovulation: strong days, smart warm-upsHow to work out around ovulation: why many people feel strong mid-cycle, what research says about performance and injury, and sample ovulation phase workouts.What to eat around ovulation (and what's just hype)Ovulation phase foods explained: what helps around ovulation, what to eat if you're trying to conceive, and an honest look at cycle-syncing food claims.Ovulation mood: why you feel magnetic (sometimes)Why many people feel confident, social and happy around ovulation, why some get a mid-cycle mood dip instead, and how to tell which pattern is yours.Ovulation phase: signs, timing and feelingsThe ovulation phase explained: when you ovulate, how long it lasts, the signs and symptoms to look for, and why mood, energy and libido often peak.Ovulation libido: why you feel more turned on mid-cycleWhy sex drive often peaks around ovulation: the hormones behind it, what research shows, how long it lasts, and what it means for fertility and contraception.Skin around ovulation: glow, and the odd mid-cycle spotWhy skin often looks its best around ovulation, why some people get ovulation acne anyway, and how to care for skin as you move into the luteal phase.Ovulation insomnia: why sleep can wobble mid-cycleCan ovulation cause insomnia? Why some people sleep worse around ovulation, how rising temperature and hormones affect sleep, and what helps.