Understanding your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body and your overall wellbeing. Your cycle isn’t just about your period — it’s a rhythm your body follows every month that impacts your mood, energy, skin, digestion, and more.
At Revol Cares, we believe that period care starts with understanding your body — and continues with products designed to support it, naturally and without compromise. This guide breaks down the four phases of your cycle, what’s happening in each one, and how to take care of yourself along the way.
🩸 What Is the Menstrual Cycle?
Your menstrual cycle is the hormonal process your body goes through each month to prepare for a possible pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to conceive, these hormonal shifts influence every part of your life — from how you feel emotionally to how much energy you have.
A typical cycle lasts about 21–35 days and includes four distinct phases:
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Menstrual Phase
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Follicular Phase
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Ovulation
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Luteal Phase
Let’s walk through what happens in each — and how to support yourself with care, rest, and the right period products.
1. Menstrual Phase (Your Period)
What’s happening:
This phase begins on day 1 of your period. Your uterine lining is shedding because there was no pregnancy, and hormone levels (estrogen and progesterone) are at their lowest.
How you might feel:
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Low energy
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Cramps or back pain
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More introverted or emotional
How to support yourself:
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Prioritize rest and gentle movement
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Stay hydrated and use warmth (like a heat pad) for cramps
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Use leakproof protection that’s soft and secure — styles like Charlie and Kim are perfect for heavy flow days and overnights.
Revol Cares Tip:
You deserve comfort and confidence, even on your heaviest days. Our period underwear is PFAS-free, breathable, and designed to work with your body, not against it.
2. Follicular Phase
What’s happening:
This phase starts alongside your period and continues afterward. Estrogen begins to rise, helping rebuild the uterine lining. One follicle matures into an egg that will be released during ovulation.
How you might feel:
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More energized
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Clear-headed and creative
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Upbeat and ready to socialize
How to support yourself:
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Add movement back into your routine — walking, stretching, or low-impact workouts
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Eat to fuel your energy: think whole grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats
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Lean into planning, organizing, and creative projects
Cycle tracking tip:
The follicular phase typically lasts from day 1 to around day 13 of your cycle — depending on your body.
3. Ovulation
What’s happening:
Ovulation is when your ovary releases an egg, triggered by a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH). This is your most fertile window.
How you might feel:
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Peak energy and mood
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Boosted libido
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Increased discharge (often clear and stretchy)
How to support yourself:
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Harness your high energy for workouts or social plans
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Be aware of your fertile window if you're tracking for birth control or conception
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If you’re noticing more discharge, lightweight, absorbent undies like Margo can help you feel dry and fresh without needing a liner
Revol Cares Pick:
Margo is the perfect go-to for mid-cycle days — sleek, breathable, and made for light flow, spotting, or discharge.
4. Luteal Phase
What’s happening:
After ovulation, progesterone rises to prepare your body for a possible pregnancy. If pregnancy doesn’t happen, hormone levels drop — leading to your period.
How you might feel:
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Bloating, food cravings
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Mood shifts or PMS
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Lower energy, difficulty sleeping
How to support yourself:
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Rest when you need to
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Eat balanced meals and snacks to help with cravings and blood sugar
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Prioritize comfort — undies like Freya offer extra coverage and support for PMS spotting or early flow days
Revol Cares Tip:
Our bodies need more compassion during the luteal phase. Wearing products that support your symptoms can make this part of your cycle feel less overwhelming.
How to Start Tracking Your Cycle
You don’t need a fancy app to start — a simple calendar, notes app, or journal works just fine. Some helpful things to track:
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When your period starts and ends
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Flow level (light, medium, heavy)
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PMS symptoms: mood, cramps, bloating, fatigue
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Sleep patterns, skin changes, cravings
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Discharge (especially around ovulation)
Understanding your cycle gives you insight into your body — so you can plan your month with intention, not anxiety.
Final Thoughts: Every Phase Deserves Care
Your cycle isn’t something to hide or power through — it’s something to understand, support, and even celebrate. Each phase brings its own needs, and with the right education (and period products), you can move through your month feeling prepared and empowered.
At Revol Cares, we create leakproof, breathable, and PFAS-free underwear that supports every phase of your cycle. Whether you’re bleeding, spotting, discharging, or just want peace of mind, we’re here for it — and for you.
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