Summary
This is a multi-slide post providing a guide for husbands on understanding and supporting their partners through the female menstrual cycle. It breaks down the cycle into four phases (Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulatory, Luteal) and offers advice on date night ideas, what to cook, hormone/mood insights, self-care suggestions, pick-me-ups, and reminders for each phase. The post also includes a section on taking care of a girl on her period and an introduction to Dr. Amanda Krenz, a naturopathic doctor focused on women's wellness.
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HUSBANDS GUIDE TO THE FEMALE CYCLE
(send this to him)
OVULATORY
PHASE
CYCLE DAYS
14--16
SPF
DATE NIGHT IDEAS
outdoor concert, fancy date
night, boat / lake / beach
day, couples date night
WHAT TO COOK HER
hydrating foods, protein,
fiber & antioxidants, brussel
& broccoli sprouts can help
w/ estrogen metabolism
HORMONE S / MOOD
estrogen & testosterone peak
around here so her confidence
+ energy are highhh aka she
feels hot as f*ck
SELF CARE FOR HER
tell her to put on a cute
outfit & take her to a new
fun resturant
PICK ME UPS
get her a new dress,
take her to a new resturant,
plan a fancy date night
REMINDERS
she is feeling magnetic &
peak social energy, go have
fun!!!
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@naturallyher__
HUSBANDS GUIDE
TO THE FEMALE
CYCLE
LUTEAL
PHASE
CYCLE DAYS
16--28
DATE NIGHT IDEAS
grill out at home, at-home
movie night, staycation,
picnic date, barnes & noble
trip
WHAT TO COOK HER
complex carbs, sheet pan
recipes, focus: blood sugar
balance!
HORMONE S / MOOD
progesterone is the dominant
hormone in this phase inviting
internal, grounded energy
SELF CARE FOR HER
take her to barnes & noble,
run her an epsom salt bath,
plan a cozy night in
PICK ME UPS
get her a new romance
book, chocolate, date
night at home
REMINDERS
she is more prone to PMS
here - be gentle with her &
spend quality time with her
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HUSBANDS GUIDE
TO THE FEMALE
CYCLE
MENSTRUAL
PHASE
CYCLE DAYS
1--6
DATE NIGHT IDEAS
takeout picnic, backyard
star gazing, drive to watch
the sunset, icecream runs
WHAT TO COOK HER
grass fed steak dinner, dark
chcooolate, nourishing,
warming meals like soups &
chili
HORMONE S / MOOD
her hormones are at their
lowest. so is her energy - she
is feeling more internal!
SELF CARE FOR HER
slow mornings, breakfast in
bed, journaling in the park,
nights in, saying no
PICK ME UPS
ticket
admit one
N
POP
CORN
quality time & nights in,
run her an epsom salt
bath, dark chocolate
REMINDERS
remind her that rest is
productive too!!
unplug, unwind & rejuvenate
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HUSBANDS GUIDE
TO THE FEMALE
CYCLE
FOLLICULAR
PHASE
CYCLE DAYS
6--13
DATE NIGHT IDEAS
go on a hike together,
farmers market date, paint
& sip, rooftop drinks
WHAT TO COOK HER
bright & colorful nourishing
salad bowls, fresh produce,
nourishing smoothies
HORMONE S / MOOD
estrogen is rising = her
energy, motivation & mood
tend to improve
SELF CARE FOR HER
deep clean & organize her
space, buy her fresh
flowers, fun movement
PICK ME UPS
spontaneous date night,
fresh flowers, quality time
REMINDERS
this is a great time for her to
try new things, socialize &
lean into creativity
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GIRLS GUIDE
TO BEING HUNGOVER
save this for later!
HYDRATE W/
ELECTROLYTES
WHOLE FOODS &
SUPPLEMENTS
MOVE THAT
GINGER OR
PEPPERMINT TEA
MOVE THAT
BODY
& IF YOU'RE NEW HERE... HIII
I'm Dr. Amanda Krenz - a naturopathic doctor
on a mission to help women live healthier,
happier lives without dieting or restriction. I
yap about hormone wellness, fertility & how to
incorporate wellness in a *realistic* way!!
Welcome to the girls club - I'm so glad you're
here!!
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF
A GIRL ON HER PERIOD
I GET HER A SWEET TREAT
SWEET LORENZO'S
CHOCOLATE CHIP
PIE
CHOCOLATE
CHIP COOKIES
JUSTIN'S PB CUPS
ALEX'S ICE CREAM
SWEET LORENZO'S
PUMPKIN
MUFFINS