Women’s Space Peer Support Megathread

[opheliaoveragain]

Good looks. This is a good space to have. I am AFAB but ID as she/they. Finally a place inside the other place that I can scream into the void about my PMDD and not be misunderstood.

 

[Lookingtoflyfree]

Thanks @rainwillneverstop . I'd like to draw on the experience of our middle aged + members please...

What's the menopause like? Is it worse than having periods? Does it mess with your mood the same or worse? When did it start for you? How long did it last? I'm 44... I'm guessing it's looming on the horizon for me.

I found the menopause subReddit a HUGE huge help on helping prepare and understand both peri and menopause - the treatments and to help not feel as isolated.

 

[Forever Sleep]

I found the menopause subReddit a HUGE huge help on helping prepare and understand both peri and menopause - the treatments and to help not feel as isolated.

Thank you for sharing this.

 

[ConfusedClouds]

Anyone have any good website/app etc recommendations for info on menstrual cycle and its impacts.

I have previously used Fitr woman for tracking and info related specifically to exercise/training/nutrition but found it never updated or provided much 'new' or varied information. (Worth a read as a once off but not so good longer term imo).

I also have tried 'clue' but found it too focused on reproduction/fertility and in the past 6 months or so it has really shut down the free information trying to make me pay up/subscribe.

 

[Lookingtoflyfree]

I use Lively (https://www.livelycycle.com/) which is super useful in terms of what hormones are doing tied to your cycle. I haven't gotten quite into cycle syncing where you do certain activities at certain time because my life is a little chaotic for now. I don't like having too much health info online about my period because of where I live, but it's been interesting to show you what's happening and why in terms of hormones. I am just using the free version but might pay for the full version because trying different foods and exercises sound like they would be really beneficial.

Appreciating this thread - I honestly have not felt safe around a lot of interactions with men online lately so thankful where there is a corner for us <3

 

[ConfusedClouds]

I use Lively (https://www.livelycycle.com/) which is super useful in terms of what hormones are doing tied to your cycle. I haven't gotten quite into cycle syncing where you do certain activities at certain time because my life is a little chaotic for now

Amazing, thanks I'll have a look! I don't think I'll ever be in a place to match up my actions to theory in real life. In fact I guess I'm still looking for info as I'm so consistently inconsistent in so many ways that I keep hoping I'll find something somewhere that actually matches up and makes sense for me!