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EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 7 MIN

Why Ovulation Is Important (And How to Map It)

from The Period Press · host Samantha Garstin

Periods get all the lime light but... ovulation is THE main event! And most of us weren’t taught why it matters unless we were trying to get pregnant!But optimum ovulatory cycles matter for soooo many reasons. This week, I’m digging into...👉 How to actually tell if it’s happening👉 Why ovulation matters even if you’re not trying to get pregnant👉 The hormone it triggers that supports sleep, stress, bones, boobs, and your general will to liveTo get started mapping your cycle, get your FREE mapping tool and guide here. IMPORTANT: Please do not rely on apps as a form of birth control. Many apps just use an algo to predict fertile windows. You can train in FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) to accurately chart your cycle as a form of birth control. Or you can use a device like DAYSY to accurately chart biomarkers in your cycle.  This information is to help you identify ovulation in your cycle so you can chart and maintain optimum cycle health and quickly spot potential issues or irregularities.💌 ⁠Subscribe to The Period Press⁠Written editions drop every Sunday at 5 am, ready for coffee in bed at 10!

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