Cycle syncing: tuning into your body’s rhythm for gentler periods

Cycle syncing is simply paying attention to how your energy, mood, skin, and flow change across the month - then adjusting your food, movement, and period care to match.

It’s not a set of rules. It’s just noticing what your body needs, and giving it a little extra kindness.

Follicular phase: lighter, brighter days

When: The week or so after your period.
How you might feel: Energy lifting, clearer headspace, lighter flow.

Helpful foods: Fresh fruit, crisp salads, lean proteins - meals that feel energising without being heavy.
Self-care: Say yes to things that spark motivation, whether that’s work projects, morning walks, or catching up with friends.

Period care tip: Keep a couple of our Mini Organic Cotton Tampons in your bag for spotting or those “oops” moments when your period makes a surprise return.

Ovulatory phase: making the most of the high

When: Mid-cycle, around ovulation.
How you might feel: Social, energetic, confident.

Helpful foods: Bright, antioxidant-rich veg, berries, and hydrating foods like cucumber or watermelon.
Self-care: Make the most of that boost - it’s a good time for events, planning, or anything that needs focus and connection.

Period care tip: A little mid-cycle spotting or heavier discharge is common. Our Thin but Absorbent Organic Cotton Pads are perfect here - discreet, breathable, and comfortable to wear all day.

Luteal phase: slowing down, softening up

When: The week or two before your period.
How you might feel: Mood dips, bloating, skin feeling a bit touchy.

Helpful foods: Warming soups, roasted veg, and magnesium-rich snacks like pumpkin seeds or a square of dark chocolate.
Self-care: Swap high-intensity movement for gentle stretching, and prioritise rest where you can.

Period care tip: Your period can show up earlier than expected in this phase, so keeping our Organic Cotton Pads or Regular Tampons in your handbag or desk drawer means you’re covered without stress.

Menstrual phase: rest and reliability

When: During your period.
How you might feel: Tired, crampy, heavier flow.

Helpful foods: Iron-rich lentils, spinach, eggs, or red meat (if you eat it), plus herbal teas for warmth and hydration.
Self-care: Give yourself a slower start where possible. Use heat packs, short walks, or gentle yoga to ease cramps.

Period care tip: Choose what feels most comfortable for your flow — Super Organic Cotton Pads for heavier days, Super Tampons for discreet all-day protection, or Mini Tampons for lighter moments toward the end of your period.

Listening is the real goal

Cycle syncing is about paying attention, not chasing perfection. Some months you’ll plan ahead beautifully; others will be more “make it up as you go.” Either way, matching your period care to what your body’s asking for can make every phase that little bit softer.