THE MANY BENEFITS OF KNOWING YOUR PERIOD’S SCHEDULE

Life can be pretty unpredictable, and that’s an understatement when it comes to your period! For many of us, the perfect 28 day cycle is a myth. Most of the time, our monthly visitor doesn’t seem to care about following the calendar and shows up whenever she pleases and birth control doesn’t suit everyone the same.

Learning to track your period is a great way to plan ahead and understand your body. With so many options available, making a period schedule is simple. You can utilize traditional methods such as a physical calendar or opt for more tech friendly options like that handy calendar in your smartphone or a period tracking app.



Begin by notating the first day when your period begins and keep notes of the heaviness of your cycle as each day passes until the last day. These notes can help you roughly determine the length of your cycle each month by specifying which days are the heaviest and which days begin to taper off.

Keep in mind that the length of your cycle will vary month-to-month based on a number of factors such as diet, exercise, and stress. But pinpointing a reasonable time frame for your period allows you to plan ahead for a vacation, a romantic weekend, or any other event in your life because… let’s be honest…your period is always an inconvenience no matter what time of the month it is!

Creating a period schedule also works wonders for women utilizing natural family planning. Keeping a detailed schedule allows you to determine the most fertile windows of time during the month, so abstaining from sex or doubling up on contraception may be better options when these times come around.

Many women swear by natural family planning and period tracking as it can help you to get more in tune with your body. Certain indications such as increased vaginal secretion, dryness, and discharge can signify that your cycle is approaching. Combining tracking with recognizing these signs are solid ways to plan ahead with increased accuracy.

Periods--we have to deal with them every month but that doesn’t mean we have to be caught unprepared. Create a period schedule to stay on track and help make this month go by a little smoother.