That Time of the Month, Aunt Flo, Code Red — whatever you call it, your period is a natural and sometimes annoying occurrence. But even though we know it’s supposed to happen, it always seems to be a surprise when it actually comes. And for those who are trying to get pregnant, they hope that it doesn’t.
For some, feelings of sadness or irritability are common symptoms that make day-to-day life harder to manage. Others may experience irregular or painful periods that interfere with work or school. Period tracking apps are a helpful way for users to record their menstrual cycles and fertility.
These apps also provide insight into when your period is scheduled to start or why it may be late. They can help you remember when your period is supposed to start so you can be physically and mentally prepared for it.
Period apps can even help explain why you may experience certain symptoms such as fatigue or headaches. Lifestyle changes can cause abrupt shifts in your period, which can be scary for those who aren’t expecting it. Period tracking apps can help you get to the root of your symptoms to start having happier periods.
Popular Period App, Flo, Accused Of Selling User Data To Google
Period tracking apps are mostly a good thing, but when the confidential data you provide is compromised, it may be time to move on to a more honest company. For example, Flo, a popular menstrual and fertility tracking app came under fire due to allegations that the company was selling its users’ data to platforms like Google and Facebook. And with growing concerns surrounding Roe v. Wade being overturned, this didn’t sit well for many of its users.
The last thing women need is more whistleblowing when it comes to our bodies. What we do need, however, are more trustworthy companies that respect the privacy of their users. Fortunately, they are out there. Check out the five best period apps that promise not to sell your data:
Clue
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Clue is a popular period and ovulation tracker complete with a built-in ovulation calendar for user convenience. The app uses science to record and analyze user data to help women have healthier and less painful periods. From sending friendly reminders to take your birth control to offering suggestions for improving your mood during PMS, Clue is a godsend for women everywhere.
Users can even use the app to help them become pregnant. The app uses information such as body temperature and cervical fluid to analyze your fertility and offer insights into the best time to be intimate to conceive.
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Their privacy policy states that they do not share user data with third parties or advertisers.They also provide more information for users to further protect themselves online.
Euki
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Euki is a sexual health app that promotes healthy periods and pregnancies. The company promises not to store any user information outside of the app. For added protection, users can create a personalized pin code not connected to their email or phone number to prevent tracking.
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Aside from tracking your menstrual cycle, the app also provides a wealth of knowledge on sexual health. Users can create a custom profile to learn about subjects like abortion, miscarriage, and contraception. They even offer a safe space for users questioning their identities to learn more about sexuality and feel confident in who they are.
Spot On
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Spot On is a period tracker and birth control app that focuses on helping women maintain safe sexual health. With Spot On, women can track their periods and everything related to their reproductive health. This also includes the different forms of birth control such as the pill, patch, ring, shot, IUD or implant.
The app promises to be a judgment-free zone that doesn’t make assumptions about your gender, sexual orientation or reproductive goals. Even better, it’s free and safe to use.
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The company promises not to sell your data to third parties or advertisers. They do admit to using the data to improve the app, but users who want to remain anonymous can choose to do so in the app’s settings.
Period Plus
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Period Plus is another popular menstrual and fertility app that many women find useful. Users can log their personal information, including sexual activity, period duration, and daily symptoms, to learn more about their periods.
The app even asks about alcohol consumption, weight changes, and body temperature to give users a more comprehensive overview of their cycles. As a result, those who use the app can prepare for their next period and better understand their fertile window as well.
When it comes to preserving confidential information, users can choose to protect their accounts by inputting a personal passcode to avoid outsiders having access to their most private information.
Cycles
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Cycles is a popular period tracker that helps make understanding your cycle easier. Users can log their mood and other symptoms even when they’re not on their period to better understand their reproductive health.
With Cycles, you can learn how to navigate your menstrual cycle without compromising your lifestyle. No more late night runs to the drugstore for tampons. The app analyzes your data to prepare you for the next time Aunt Flo pays a visit.
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Planning a summer getaway? Cycles predicts when your period will start months ahead with their innovative calendar. Cycles is also the first of its kind to allow users to include their partners in their planning. Now, you and your partner can plan intimate moments, prepare for pregnancy, and learn more about your sexual health together.
Disclaimer: The apps mentioned in this article have privacy policies that are subject to change. Use discretion when choosing an app to ensure that any data you input into the app is not shared or sold to third parties or advertisers.