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Think your period app has your back? Think again. One minute it’s sending you a smug push notification saying “Your period starts today,” and the next, you’re standing in the supermarket aisle, totally unprepared, silently cursing your phone. The truth? Most apps are just glorified calendars with a pink theme. They guess. They assume. And sometimes… They. Just. Don’t. Get. It. Right.

Enter the Kyri Cycle Basal Body Ring — the wearable that actually knows your cycle. This clever little ring doesn’t rely on cookie-cutter predictions; it reads your body’s actual signals — like basal body temperature, heart rate, and even heart rate variability — to give you real-time, personalised insights. Translation: no more “surprise” periods, no more guessing games, and no more side-eyeing your phone when it gets it wrong.

If puberty was the grand opening party for your reproductive years, perimenopause is the slow, unpredictable “last call” — except instead of a DJ announcing it, your body sends the memo via night sweats, mood swings, and the occasional hot flush that could rival a summer heatwave.

The problem? No one told us this party had a closing time — or what to expect when the music starts fading. In a culture obsessed with youth, perimenopause and menopause are often left out of the conversation, leaving many women feeling blindsided by symptoms they didn’t see coming.

But here’s the good news: once you understand what’s happening (and start tracking things like your basal body temperature), you can actually feel more in control during this transition. Think of it as getting the backstage pass to your own hormonal concert — so you can anticipate the next song, instead of being shocked when it’s a ballad instead of a banger.

At Kyri Cycles, we’re here to turn the volume back up on the conversation, making sure you enter this next chapter informed, supported, and maybe even a little excited.

New year, new you… but what about new year, healthier periods? In 2025, let’s give our menstrual health the VIP treatment it deserves. The best part? Many of the most cycle-loving habits are free — no fancy gadgets required. Think: embracing your inner grandma and heading to bed earlier, actually eating breakfast (yes, intermittent fasters, I see you clutching your pearls), saying “no” more often to protect your nervous system, soaking up some sunshine for that vitamin D glow, and moving your body to keep everything — including your digestion — flowing. Small daily shifts can have your hormones, cycles, and fertility singing your praises all year long.

Coming off the oral contraceptive pill can feel overwhelming—especially if you initially went on it to manage acne or painful periods. Whether you're preparing for pregnancy or simply want to reconnect with your natural cycle, it's important to understand that the pill affects more than just your reproductive system. It also impacts gut health, liver function, and nutrient levels.

This blog explores practical steps you can take to prepare your body before stopping the pill—ideally giving yourself 1–3 months to replenish nutrient stores, support digestion, and reduce toxin exposure. From eating nutrient-dense foods to incorporating gentle herbs and managing your nervous system, you’ll learn how to ease the transition and set realistic expectations for what post-pill life might look like.

Whether you’re eager to ovulate again, curious about cervical mucus changes, or navigating skin issues, this guide will help you feel more confident and supported in your next chapter.

When it comes to optimizing your fertility and the health of your future baby, one key pillar of wellness that cannot be overlooked is nutrition. What you eat directly impacts your hormones, ovulation, implantation, pregnancy sustainability, and ultimately, your baby’s development.

From building a receptive uterine lining to supporting the placenta, every stage of the reproductive process depends on an abundance of vital nutrients. While all nutrients work in synergy, some—like folate, choline, B12, vitamin D, magnesium, and protein—play especially critical roles in fertility and pregnancy.

Supporting your body with nutrient-dense whole foods before and during pregnancy sets the stage for a healthier, more supported conception journey. Because when the mother is nourished, so is the baby.

While temperature charting can be a powerful tool in understanding your menstrual cycles and detecting ovulation, it’s not always as clear-cut as it seems. Basal body temperature (BBT) can be influenced by a range of external factors—from illness and stress to travel and disrupted sleep—making it possible to see misleading spikes that don’t actually confirm ovulation.

Even hormonally, things aren’t always straightforward. For example, progesterone—which raises body temperature—can begin to rise even before ovulation occurs, and certain conditions like a luteinised unruptured follicle or corpus luteum cyst can keep temperatures elevated long after ovulation (or even without ovulation at all).

Understanding the nuances behind BBT charting not only helps you interpret your data more accurately, but also empowers you to detect when something’s off—so you can take action, ask the right questions, and seek support when needed.