The Menstrual Cycle and the Moon: Do they Correlate?
Studies say… sort of?
I remember sitting at a restaurant during a bachelorette party when the topic of periods came up. Someone brought up how you can sync your period with the full moon.
My ears perked up as this person went on about the menstrual cycle and the moon.
I had never thought about this idea, but it made perfect sense. If our periods and moon go through four stages per cycle, why wouldn’t they correlate?
I dug into some studies and found some surprising results about our menstrual cycle and the moon. If you’ve ever wondered this phenomenon is true, you’re in the right place.
You’ll also learn:
- How this “menstrual cycle moon connection” came about
- How light can impact your period
- How to sync your period with the moon
- The four different moon cycles
How did this “menstrual cycle moon connection” come about?
Thoughts around the menstrual cycle and the moon go back generations.
Think about it: Most ancient civilizations based their calendar on the lunar cycle. In fact, menstruation and “mensis” means month in Latin…
