Honest Hormones

What hormones actually do — without the wellness woo. Cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, HRV, and the real science behind cycle-aware living.

The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle, Honestly Explained

What actually happens in each of the four menstrual cycle phases — hormones, energy, mood — with the science cited and the woo cut.

May 44 min read

Does cycle syncing actually boost productivity? Here's what the research shows — and the honest version of working with your cycle, not against it.

May 33 min read

Seed cycling is everywhere on Pinterest, but does it actually balance hormones? Here's what the research shows — and what to do instead.

May 13 min read

The infradian rhythm is the female menstrual cycle as a biological clock. Here's what's real about it — and what's been overclaimed online.

Dec 1, 20253 min read

Evidence-cited writing on cycles, perimenopause, and PMDD. One letter a month. No syncing schedules. No supplement pushing.