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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 52 MIN

Hormones & Reading: How Your Cycle Affects the Books You Love

from The Clean Romance Podcast · host Sarah & Tiffany

Have you ever loved a book one week… and couldn’t stand something similar the next? You’re not crazy—your hormones might be in charge.In this episode of the Clean Romance Podcast, we talk about how a woman’s hormonal cycle affects the way we read, feel, and review books. Tiffany walks us through the four stages of the cycle, what’s happening in our bodies, how we typically feel in each phase, and which kinds of romance stories we’re most likely to love at each stage.We also share five-star clean romance reads that match every phase—from emotional and reflective to fun and flirty. If you’ve ever wondered why your reading tastes seem to change overnight, this episode might explain everything.Here is the list of affiliate links to our five-star recs:A Cross Country Christmas  Courtney WalshLife After  Julie HallBounty Hunter  Kaylee JarvisReach O. McCarthyAmbition Natalie Keller ReinertBetting on the Boy Next Door Melanie JacobsonThe Lies of Vampires and Slayers K.M. SheaCreatures of Chaos Julie Hall{Insta}Kiss Jen AtkinsonFalling for Your Best Friend's Twin Emma St ClairFor links to other books we recommend, go to www.thecleanromancepodcast.com where Sarah may or may not have our reading lists updated.Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...

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Have you ever loved a book one week… and couldn’t stand something similar the next? You’re not crazy—your hormones might be in charge. In this episode of the Clean Romance Podcast, we talk about how a woman’s hormonal cycle affects the way we read, feel, and review books. Tiffany walks us through the four stages of the cycle, what’s happening in our bodies, how we typically feel in each phase, and which kinds of romance stories we’re most likely to love at each stage. We also share five-sta...

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