Kyri Unfiltered

“Wait… there’s more to my cycle than just my period?!”
Yep — and we’re here to blow your mind (and maybe your high school sex-ed class out of the water).

Most of us barely got a crash course in periods growing up — cue awkward classroom videos and learning how not to leak through white shorts. But the real magic? That happens behind the scenes, throughout your entire menstrual cycle, not just the days you’re bleeding.

From follicle-growing and estrogen-surging to egg-releasing and progesterone-pumping — your body is performing a hormonal symphony every single month. 💃🏽✨ And understanding it? That’s the key to unlocking powerful insights into your health, hormones, and beyond.

Let’s dive in and decode the cycle — phase by phase — so you can finally know what’s actually going on. Spoiler: it’s way more fascinating than just “that time of the month.”

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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.