Birth Control 101: What, why and how to maximise performance on them.

This week, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in female health: birth control.In a world that celebrates “natural cycles” and cycle syncing, it’s easy to feel lost — or even guilty — if you’re on the pill, coil, implant, or injection. But birth control isn’t the enemy. It’s a tool — one that gives women choice, freedom, and control over their bodies.In this episode, I unpack how different types of birth control actually work, how they affect your training, recovery, and hormones, and most importantly — how to support your body while using them.You’ll learn:How hormonal and non-hormonal contraception worksThe difference between the combined pill, mini pill, IUDs, implants & injectionsHow birth control can influence strength, recovery, and moodNutrition and lifestyle strategies to feel strong, not flatWhy understanding your physiology matters more than everBecause you don’t need to come off birth control to feel empowered.You just need to understand your body and work with it.