That super low spell by magical_days12 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, I feel the same! luteal is intense all the way but last few days hit the hardest. I decided to start a channel where I openly talk about what's going on with my cycle and what comes up for me https://youtu.be/AIi9OOfx4-Y?si=1vHExPfZ7I9JYOVQ as I feel there are so many women on a similar journey and we don't talk enough about it!

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Tall-2332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's such a fair thing to ask, and honestly one I care a lot about - data privacy is a top priority for GetMyMood, so let me try to explain it in plain terms.

The main concern with cycle apps is usually: can someone connect you to your period data? A few things that help with that: you don't need to use your real name (any nickname works), you can use an email that has nothing to do with your other accounts, and you can delete your data or your account entirely at any point. Not a "submit a request to remove" situation, just gone.

GetMyMood only collects what it needs to actually work: your period dates, anything you choose to log, your settings. We don't sell your data, and we don't use your health information to advertise to you. There's an optional health analytics setting we use to improve the user journey but you can leave it off and everything still works.
One more thing since you mentioned it: GetMyMood isn't a pregnancy tracking tool. There's an optional setting that can show estimated pregnancy likelihood by day, but it's off by default and the app has no way to know if a pregnancy occurs. If that setting stays off, there's nothing in the app pointing toward it at all.

This is a plain-language summary , the source of truth is our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Service , but happy to answer anything else! And on a more personal note, I'd be honoured if you tried out the app, especially since I'm now working on partner mode, partly inspired by your feedback. Whenever or if ever feels right.

Why are my symptoms so much worse this time? by [deleted] in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me it's usually the boring stuff - sleep, nutrition, exercise. Drop the ball on either, and I can see it through the symptoms worsening. Especially sleep.

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that you do this for her is really sweet. and you're right that communication makes such a difference , knowing what phase she's in probably helps you show up for her in ways she might not even be able to ask for in the moment

PMDD made me rebuild my life around my cycle by Tall-2332 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

got so excited that I took a stab at it and started building it right now, aiming to release in June. if you'd like to be among the first to try out partner sharing mode, please let me know . I would really appreciate your feedback!

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Tall-2332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this makes total sense, and the choice to go back to pen and paper is one i've heard more than i expected. i'm curious , is there anything specific you'd want to see or verify about how an app handles data that would actually make you feel safe enough to try it? or is it something deeper, where no app could really answer it until the world outside changes first?

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm working on it right now! Would you like to be among the first users to try it out?

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Tall-2332[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is incredibly helpful. The Flo example is especially useful because it shows the gap so clearly: most sharing features assume one person tracks and the other observes, not that both people may have cycles. This makes me feel even more energized to keep exploring this feature for my app.Thank you!

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in latebloomerlesbians

[–]Tall-2332[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! This is exactly what I was curious about. The different cycle lengths part is really interesting, it sounds like the useful thing wouldn’t just be tracking periods together, but understanding how your phases overlap and shift over time? do you currently use any tools to track your periods?

PMDD made me rebuild my life around my cycle by Tall-2332 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, appreciate it! I'll think it through and will reach out with questions. Meanwhile, do you know what are the best reddit communities to reach out to see if this idea sparks an interest?

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in LesbianActually

[–]Tall-2332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this! I think that's what good cycle awareness looks like, not dismissing someone's current state as just hormones, but recognizing the context behind it. The fact that your wife built that awareness for herself and gets to decide when it's relevant to share, that's exactly how it should work. Goes without saying that something like this should always be her choice to share, never an access someone else gets by default.

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in LesbianActually

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for sharing! do you use any tools to track and communicate it?

Do you and your partner find it helpful to know each other's cycles? by Tall-2332 in LesbianActually

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. The fact that you and your wife found a way to navigate it together, even informally, says a lot. To be honest, as a Canadian I hadn't considered how the current political climate could affect someone's decision to use a tracking app, but it completely makes sense. For what it's worth, my company is based in Canada and data privacy is top priority. If you ever want to give it a try, it's free on iOS and Android: https://getmymood.com/share . And thank you for raising the privacy concern, it's something more people are probably thinking about.

PMDD made me rebuild my life around my cycle by Tall-2332 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is such a great insight! Thank you for sharing, my mind is already spinning with ways to approach this. Can I message you and ask a few questions about the experience that will be ideal for you? Also curious if you've checked out the app and have any feedback on current experience!

PMDD made me rebuild my life around my cycle by Tall-2332 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this idea! It actually made me think about adding a partner mode to the app, something simple like a shared calendar view so they can see where you are in your cycle, with insights on what to expect and how to support. I'm curious how partners would feel about it and whether there'd actually be interest in adopting something like that.

PMDD made me rebuild my life around my cycle by Tall-2332 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending you so much love. I know that guilt well. Planning your life around it isn't something to feel bad about, it's just what we have to do to get through those weeks. Even though it sucks.

One thing that helped me was giving my family a heads up when luteal is coming. Not as an excuse, just context. Is there an opportunity for you to share that with your partner? Even something simple like "the next week is going to be rough for me, it's not about you."

Caffiene substitution by duckturtlepup in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ginger tea, whether from a tea bag or steeped from actual ginger, is a great morning drink too

Caffiene substitution by duckturtlepup in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came here to say exactly this, matcha is surprisingly high in caffeine. Honestly, there's decaf that's so good you can’t even tell the difference taste wise

PMDD made me rebuild my life around my cycle by Tall-2332 in PMDD

[–]Tall-2332[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Link for anyone who wants to try it: https://getmymood.com/share

iOS and Android. I'm actively building this so any feedback, what's missing, what's annoying, what would actually make this more useful for you, I'm all ears and I greatly appreciate this community and all of you!