For partners · Follicular phase
After her period: when her energy returns
After her period, estrogen rises and many feel their energy and mood come back. Here is what is happening, and how to make the most of these days together.
Get ready: Her energy is coming back. Plan something you both look forward to.
Three rules first
She is the authority. Lunatwin shows averages, not her. If she feels different from what the app says, she is right.
Adjust yourself. Use what you learn to show up for her. Never explain her mood with her cycle.
Be open. Tell her you use Lunatwin. It is care, not surveillance.
Energy returns
She is getting her energy back. Plan something together.
What’s happening
Estrogen rises steadily. For many, that means more energy, a better mood and a clearer head.
How she may feel
Often one of the easiest stretches. More social, more upbeat and more patient.
What helps
- Plan activities: a workout, a hike, dinner out or friends.
- Have important conversations and make plans now, like vacations or things you need to agree on.
- Suggest something new you can try together.
What to avoid
- Don’t coast because everything feels easy. What you do now builds a reserve for the harder days.
Things to say
- “Want to try something new this weekend?”
- “Is there anything you’d like us to plan together?”
Better left unsaid
- “Now that you’re in a better mood…”
Date idea
Something active and new: climbing, a cooking class, a new trail or a concert.
If you’re apart
Good days for long phone calls and planning the next visit.
Fertile window opens
She is glowing more. Notice it.
What’s happening
Estrogen approaches its peak and testosterone rises a little. From now on she can get pregnant without contraception, because sperm can live for several days.
How she may feel
Many feel more confident, attractive and social. Desire often rises.
What helps
- Flirt more, give compliments and be present.
- Take the initiative for a date or something a little spontaneous.
- Tell her what you appreciate about her. It lands well now.
What to avoid
- Don’t expect higher desire to mean yes every time. It is a tendency, not a rule.
Things to say
- “You look really good today.”
- “I’m looking forward to tonight.”
Better left unsaid
- “You look nice, I guess.” Be specific instead.
Date idea
Take her out: dinner, drinks or dancing. Dress up a little.
If you’re apart
Flirty messages. Try to plan your next visit for these days.
General information, not medical advice. Every body and every cycle is different, and she is always the authority on how she feels. Lunatwin is not contraception and can’t be used to prevent or plan a pregnancy.