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BY GABRIELLE LICHTERMAN

 

  • Hormonology Guide: What you crave most varies throughout your menstrual cycle as your hormones rise and fall.

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AUGUST 9, 2021—What you crave most changes throughout your menstrual cycle due to the ups and downs of your hormones. Here’s what you can generally expect…

Day 4 through ovulation (Day 14 in a 28-day cycle)

Just a few days after your period starts, your libido climbs and continues ratcheting higher and higher the closer you get to ovulation. That’s a result of rising estrogen as well as a slight bump in testosterone during ovulation. An added plus: These hormones also intensify orgasms, making you want to set aside more time to enjoy a climax alone or with a partner. What you’re also hankering for as these hormones rise: excitement and variety. You’re happiest when you’re doing activities that get your adrenaline pumping and you’ve got a wide selection of choices, for example, when shopping, dating, eating or picking one of those heart-pumping activities to do!

Day after ovulation (Day 15 in a 28-day cycle) through the day before your period (Day 28 in a 28-day cycle

Your desire for sex sinks as you experience two drops in estrogen paired with elevated progesterone. This hormone combo replaces your craving for climaxes with a yen for favorite homey meals, snacks and treats. That’s because they’re increasing your appetite and making fatty, salty, sweet and carb-rich foods more irresistible. What you’re also craving: Comfort and predictability, which means you may become a bit of a homebody or stick to familiar haunts that you’re certain make you feel good, such as a beloved coffee shop or bookstore.

Want to track other things you crave? Chart every facet of your menstrual cycle with my customizable Hormonology Menstrual Cycle Tracker Journal–a paperback journal that makes period tracking easy and is 100% private. Available at Amazon.

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