Next period in 16 days
Eat leafy greens — iron support for your cycle today
Great day for a workout — oestrogen is rising
Take your folic acid if you're tracking fertility
Ovulation window opens in 2 days — fertility rising
Log today's symptoms
✏️High in iron — replenishes blood loss
Anti-inflammatory, supports uterine health
Rich in vitamin C — boosts iron absorption
Magnesium — reduces cramps and PMS
Iron + folate rich — cycle support
Kale provides iron + calcium for cramp relief
Probiotic — supports gut health during period
Red lentils — plant-based iron + protein
Limit during period — can worsen cramps
Omega-3 from fish — anti-inflammatory
Same as zobo — boosts iron absorption
Caffeine-free antioxidant — calming for PMS
Protein + iron — sustained energy on period days
Real science, from Nigerian doctors and international research
"You should not cook or touch food during your period — it will spoil"
Menstruation has no effect on food preservation. This myth has no scientific basis. Women on their period can cook, garden, and do all normal activities safely.
"Bathing or washing hair during your period will cause heavy flow or make cramps worse"
Warm baths can actually relieve cramps by relaxing uterine muscles. Hygiene is especially important during menstruation — bathing regularly is recommended.
"Irregular periods mean you are not able to have children"
Irregular cycles can result from stress, weight changes, PCOS, or thyroid issues — many of which are treatable. Irregular periods alone don't equal infertility. See a gynecologist for proper assessment.
"You cannot get pregnant during your period"
While unlikely, pregnancy during menstruation is possible — especially for women with short cycles. Sperm can survive 5 days in the body. Contraception should be used consistently if avoiding pregnancy.
"Drinking cold water will 'freeze' your blood and cause clots"
Drinking cold water has no effect on menstrual flow or clotting. Small clots (smaller than a coin) during heavy flow are normal and result from uterine lining shedding — not temperature.
"Using tampons or menstrual cups means you are no longer a virgin"
Virginity is not determined by whether a hymen is intact. The hymen naturally varies in shape and can stretch for many reasons. Tampon or cup use does not affect virginity.
"Painful periods (dysmenorrhoea) are normal and every woman must endure them"
Mild discomfort is common, but severe pain that disrupts daily life is not something you must endure. It can signal endometriosis, fibroids, or adenomyosis — all treatable conditions. Please see a doctor.
"Eating 'hot' foods like pepper soup will increase your flow and be dangerous"
Spicy foods don't increase menstrual flow. However, some women find spicy food worsens bloating or diarrhoea during their period — which is a gut sensitivity response, not flow-related.
Your cycle bestie · Pharmacology-trained
Based on 6 months of tracking
PCOS affects 1 in 10 African women. Endometriosis affects 1 in 7. Both are commonly underdiagnosed. Track your symptoms to build a clinical picture for your doctor.
Location, intensity, timing
Severity today
Energy levels today
Concentration difficulty
Log current weight
Basal body temperature
Understanding your most fertile days
Tip: Track BBT every morning before getting up, at the same time. A temperature rise of 0.2°C above your baseline confirms ovulation has occurred. Use this alongside cervical mucus tracking for best results.
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Tracking since October 2025 · 6 cycles
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