Should runners with a period track their menstrual cycles with the same attention to detail as HRV, nutritional intake, and sleep? Could period tracking really help athletes crack the code for a PR?

By Catherine Roberts If you use an app to track your menstrual cycle, you may enjoy the sometimes spot-on predictions about when your next period is coming. But your period-tracking app doesn’t just ...

At first blush, period tracking apps seem like a convenient, simple way to track one’s menstrual cycle. After all, if you’ve upgraded your paper calendar to an app on your phone, it stands to reason ...

Immediately after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and took back Americans’ constitutional right to access legal abortion, many people online insisted everyone should delete their period ...

To track your period, note how long it lasts, symptoms, how heavy it is, and discharge. You can track your period with apps like Flo or MagicGirl, a calendar, or a notebook. Tracking your period helps ...

Wearable tech has many purposes in the present. These are not simple accessories that bring you updates and notifications from your favorite apps but also get many health features. One of its ...

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Explore how period tracking apps help manage menstrual health, the hidden privacy risks involved, and safer alternatives ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

Tracking periods manually is a cumbersome task and there’s a high possibility of losing track of your flow cycle. If you still happen to use pen and paper for period tracking, it’s time you switch to ...

I can confidently say there are few things worse than when your period hits unexpectedly, especially in public. Without fail, it always goes the same way for me: slight panic ensues; the hunt for a ...

The first period can be overwhelming. Here are some of the simple menstruation tips that will help you feel prepared to deal with it.