Kyri Unfiltered

Your cervical mucus isn’t just discharge — it’s data.
This often-overlooked fluid is one of the most powerful indicators of fertility and hormonal health. In fact, if you’re not seeing any cervical mucus during an otherwise regular cycle, it could mean your cycle isn’t actually fertile.

Cervical mucus plays a vital role in conception: it protects, nourishes, activates, and even selects sperm — yep, it’s that smart. Beyond fertility, tracking cervical mucus helps you pinpoint your fertile window and gives insight into your estrogen levels. Whether you're trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or just learn more about your hormones, your cervical mucus is one of the best tools in your body literacy toolkit.

New to the fertility awareness world and feel like you've just landed in acronym alphabet soup?
You ditched birth control, got ready to ride your natural cycles like the empowered legend you are… and then BAM — you're hit with TTC, TTA, LH, BBT, and a whole other flurry of letters that look like someone smashed their keyboard in frustration. Don't panic. We've all been there.

This blog is your beginner-friendly cheat sheet to decode the wild world of cycle tracking acronyms, whether you’re Trying To Conceive, Trying To Avoid, or Trying To Whatever. Let’s break down the lingo so you can focus on understanding your body — and not feel like you're studying for a secret fertility exam.

"Wait... what is that in my underwear?"
Ever noticed white or clear discharge during your cycle and wondered what’s going on? Meet your cervical mucus — a totally normal and healthy part of having ovulatory menstrual cycles! Produced by glands in your cervix and influenced by estrogen, this magical mucus changes in appearance and texture throughout your cycle — from creamy and milky to stretchy and egg-white-like. But it’s more than just discharge — cervical mucus is a powerful bio marker that helps you understand your fertility window, hormone health, and cycle patterns. Whether you're trying to conceive, avoid pregnancy, or just want to know your body better, cervical mucus is a key player worth paying attention to.

This is so heavily dependent on each individual! Generally, though, the vast majority of women will find their strength increases around ovulation!   Author Lauren Curtain Lauren Curtain is a registered Chinese medicine practitioner, women's health focused acupuncturist and herbalist....

Body literacy is the foundation of self-awareness.

It’s about truly understanding your body—how it functions, what influences it, and how each phase of your cycle plays a role in your daily life. When you lack body literacy, you’re disconnected from vital signs your body gives you every month—like when you ovulate or how your lifestyle affects PMS and period symptoms. But when you do have body literacy, you’re in tune with your cycle, can predict shifts in energy and mood, and make empowered decisions about your nutrition, stress, fitness, and more. It’s not just about tracking your period—it’s about using your body’s natural rhythms as a powerful tool for living better.