If your cycle ever makes you feel like a different person every week - tired, glowy, emotional, weirdly into spreadsheets - you’re not losing it. You’re just hormonal. Your body’s running a full-on hormonal symphony every month, and sometimes it’s more punk rock than classical. Understanding what’s happening behind the scenes = more compassion for yourself (and fewer “WTF is wrong with me?” moments). Let’s break it down - week by week.
Week 1: The Bleed + The Reset
Estrogen rising, progesterone low
Your period has arrived. Energy? Low. Skin? Maybe breaking out. Motivation? Left the chat. Estrogen - your feel-good, get-it-done hormone - is just starting to rise again. This is your time to slow down, cancel non-essential plans, and live in your comfiest everything.
✨ Soft cotton undies, heat therapy, and a bath that smells like you’ve got your life together? Yes please. Try Scarlet’s Period Bubble Bath - it’s self-respect in liquid form.
Week 2: The Glow Up
Estrogen peaking, testosterone rising
Welcome to your follicular phase. You might feel clear-headed, productive, confident, and like texting everyone back within a 10-minute window. This is your high-energy window. Capitalise if you feel like it - plan the date, pitch the project, do the damn workout.
💡 You’re basically your own hype woman this week. Enjoy it.
Week 3: The Slowdown
Estrogen dips, progesterone rises
Post-ovulation, your body shifts into a slower gear. Progesterone takes over - think more “rest and digest,” less “take over the world.” You might feel calmer… or kinda meh. Bloating might show up. Your boobs might stage a protest.
🔥 This is the week where heat therapy becomes essential, not optional. Scarlet’s rae Heat Pad is cordless, sleek, and hugs your body like it means it.
Week 4: The Emotional Rollercoaster
Both estrogen + progesterone drop
AKA the premenstrual plot twist. As your hormones bottom out, your mood can follow. You might feel more sensitive, less tolerant, more prone to existential spirals over empty chip bags. It’s not weakness - it’s biology.
💗 This is the week to protect your peace like it’s designer vintage. Say no, wear soft things, magnesium spray your tummy, and permit yourself to cry at literally anything.
TL;DR? Your hormones aren’t the enemy.
They’re doing what they’re designed to do. You’re not dramatic, you’re cycling. And when you understand what’s happening week to week, you can stop pushing through and start showing up for yourself instead.
So next time your brain and body feel like strangers? Take a breath. You’re not broken. You’re hormonal. And you’re doing just fine.
