I'm TTC so we DTD every night I'm near O, and I hope my HPT is a BFP! ...Say what? If you're new to the fertility world, you might stumble across some groups or forums with a TON of acronyms. Don't worry-- I gotchu with this 'lil cheat sheet.
Some weeks, you want to go dancing after hitting the bar. Other weeks, you want a romantic dinner before heading home early for a movie on the couch. Learn how your own relationship needs change throughout your cycle, then sync your date nights!
Maybe you want a baby… in a couple years. But if you’re on hormonal birth control, you might want to quit it now, while you still have time to prepare your body for pregnancy.
Everyone gets spotting from time to time, but if you haven’t learned much about your cycle, you may be confused about what is normal. Find out what types of spotting could be an issue, so you know when to get checked out.
Everyone gets spotting from time to time, but if you haven’t learned much about your cycle, you may be confused on what is normal. Find out what types of spotting are normal and what causes them.
Sperm are microscopic, but surprisingly powerful. And with 100-300 million made per day, they’re a force to be reckoned with! The more you can learn about both types of sex cells, the more comfortable you’ll be when making decisions about your fertility.
You have a built-in system for productivity at work; you just have to know the signs and how to react to them. Every cycle, you get a chance to look at the big picture, plan out the details, reach the goals and analyze the results. It’s all in your four phases.
You’re most fertile around ovulation. A handful of signs can give you a decent idea of when you’re ovulating. This can be great information to know whether you’re trying to avoid pregnancy or hoping to conceive!
Nervous about traveling on your period? With just a bit of preparation, you can have period peace of mind even as you endure the cramped legroom, teeny snacks and luggage fiascos.
Have you ever attended a yoga class and when the instructor cued a posture, you thought, “Ugh, I just DON’T want to.” That might’ve been your hormones talking. Your body and mind crave and need different movements during different phases!
Doctors suggest that couples try to conceive for 12 months before seeking further help. (Over 35 years old? Make it 6 months.) If you’re ready to start trying, ask yourself a few questions first.
Who wouldn’t want to save money while keeping their family healthy? Learn affordable and healthful ways to lessen your environmental impact. Talk about a win-win-win.
Intense period pain is not normal, and you shouldn’t have to suffer during your period. If your pain is messing with your life, learn about endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Cyclical living is a holistic, mindful, natural and intuitive way to optimize how you feel physically and emotionally each cycle. Set yourself up for success in work, play, nutrition, exercise and relationships!
Period consistency may be a bit trickier to notice than color. But you can easily learn to decode which textures are healthy— and what might a sign of an issue.
Of all the characteristics of your period, color might be the easiest to notice… but you don’t always think about it, do you?! There’s a whole spectrum of colors that can clue you into your health.
