‘Cyclical Living’ Craze: Blending Empowerment with Misinformation
Summary
A popular video urges women to reject “masculine systems” and live by lunar and menstrual cycles, suggesting intense workouts or shorter sleep are “unhealthy” for women. The message may resonate emotionally but distorts science: menstrual cycles don’t reliably sync with the moon for most people, and physical activity remains beneficial throughout the cycle for most people. Supporting patients’ curiosity about body rhythms with real evidence helps maintain empowerment and accuracy.