Understanding and Nourishing the Four Phases of Your Cycle

Why It Matters:
Our cycles affect more than just our periods. Knowing the four phases can help us work with our bodies, not against them. It can bring a sense of steadiness to what often feels like chaos.

You feel fine one week and foggy the next.
Your energy dips, your skin changes, your moods shift, but no one ever taught you why.
The truth? Your cycle has seasons, and each one asks for something a little different.

Let’s walk through the four phases in a way that actually makes sense.

The Menstrual Phase (Days 1–5)

Your period begins. Hormones drop, and energy can feel like it’s gone missing. This is a natural reset - physically and emotionally.

What helps:

• Slow mornings

• Extra magnesium

• Cancelled plans without guilt

• Something breathable underneath - like our Organic Cotton Pads. No plastic, no perfumes, just soft support.

The Follicular Phase (Days 6–13)

Hormones start to climb, especially estrogen. You may feel clearer, lighter, and more ready to re-engage with the world.

What helps:

• Gentle exercise

• Clean meals and hydration

• Starting new projects or routines

• Saying yes to energy-boosting plans

The Ovulation Phase (Days 14–15)

This is your most fertile window. Energy peaks, moods lift, and socialising often feels easier and more fun.

What helps:

• Stretchy, breathable clothes

• Time with others (or solo time that feels expressive)

• Staying well-hydrated

• Tuning into how your body feels (especially changes in cervical fluid)

The Luteal Phase (Days 16–28)

Hormones like progesterone rise. You may start to feel more inward or irritable- this is the phase most associated with PMS.

What helps:

• Protein-rich snacks

• Cutting back on caffeine

• Gentle, repeatable routines

• Making space to slow down before your period

Cycles aren’t just about periods.
They’re about patterns, permission, and paying attention.

You don’t need to overhaul your life for your cycle. But listening? That part can be quiet and powerful.