65. How Do I Start Tracking My Cycle? I Dear Jess

Dear Jess, how do I start tracking my cycle?

Listen for the super speedy version of cycle tracking - ready, set go!

Quick tips:

How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle: Period, Follicular Phase, Ovulation, and Luteal Phase

Day one as the first full day of bleeding

Hydration supports cervical fluid while allergy and cold medicines can dry mucus

Simply take your basal body temperature upon waking to see lower temperatures before ovulation and higher temperatures after

Factors like alcohol and illness affecting readings

Sustained higher temperatures can indicate pregnancy before a test (best hack ever)

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