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If your skin breaks out in the same spot at the same time every month, that’s not bad luck.

After ovulation progesterone rises, and it tells your skin to make more oil. Just before your period estrogen dips too, so the balance shifts again. Same window, same spot, every cycle.

Once you know it’s coming, it stops feeling like a personal failing and starts feeling like information.

We asked women one question: “Tell me about your first 🩸🩸🩸.”
Two answers in and we already know we can’t stop here.
Should we keep going and turn this into a series? Tell us in the comments. And drop your own story while you’re there. 👇

The best part of being premenstrual on holiday? No guilt about that extra ice cream. 🍦😉

If you feel hungrier in the days before your period, you’re not imagining it.

During the premenstrual phase, your body needs more energy. Research shows your energy expenditure can increase slightly, which is one reason you may experience stronger cravings and a bigger appetite.

Rather than fighting it, try to support your body:
🥚 Prioritise protein at each meal.
🥑 Build balanced meals with healthy fats and fibre.
🍓 Don’t skip meals, you’ll often end up even hungrier later.

And remember: supporting your hormones with the right nutrients matters too. Magnesium, vitamin B6, iron (if needed), omega-3 and other essential vitamins and minerals help support your body throughout your cycle.