Sis, if you haven't started tracking yet, here's a quick way to feel out where you are. Read through each phase and ask yourself the questions below it, wherever you feel the most "yes," that's probably you right now. These day ranges are based on an average 28 day cycle, yours might run shorter or longer, so trust how you feel over the exact day count.
Menstrual
You're bleeding, or your energy has completely bottomed out. Rest isn't optional right now.
Ask yourself: Does my body feel like it wants to shut down and rest? Do I want to cancel plans and be left alone? Does everything feel like more effort than usual?
Days 1 to 5, give or take
Follicular
Your period just ended and you can feel your energy and mood lifting again, like waking up after a long nap.
Ask yourself: Has my period just ended? Am I starting to feel lighter, clearer, more optimistic? Am I craving movement or new ideas after feeling low?
Days 1 to 13+, up until ovulationDays 14 to 16, roughlyOvulatory
You feel magnetic, social, confident. You want to be seen.
Ask yourself: Do I feel more confident in my body right now? Am I craving connection, flirting, being out in the world? Is my energy and communication at its peak?
Days 15 to 28+Luteal
You're turning inward again. More sensitive, maybe more irritable, craving softness and slowness.
Ask yourself: Am I more easily annoyed or emotional than usual? Do I want to withdraw a little and get cozy? Am I craving comfort food or extra sleep? Is my period likely a week or two away?
Still not sure? That's exactly what the tracker is for..
Make your own copy below and start logging your days. The more you track, the clearer the pattern gets, and soon you won't need to guess at all, you'll just know..