Decoding the Essence of Cycle Syncing

Cycle syncing, a practice of tailoring day-to-day activities to the menstrual cycle, has gained popularity among women seeking to navigate their relationships with food, exercise, and work. Despite the lack of scientific evidence supporting its benefits, cycle syncing offers a sense of permission to rest without guilt. However, critics argue that the method's claims are dubious and that it perpetuates biological essentialism. While cycle syncing may provide a framework for natural energy management, it also reinforces the idea that women have limitations and need to hustle harder during their "good" weeks. Ultimately, the practice offers prescriptive strategies but cannot replace the work of being in tune with one's own body.