BBC Health
TikTok's 'Luteal Uglies': Science Confirms Your Hormones Are Plotting Against You
TikTok's 'luteal uglies' are real - hormones mess with skin, mood, and life, and science says it's time to take them seriously.
2026-08-03
BBC Health
2026-06-01
The Guardian Europe
Social Media’s Latest Wellness Tip: Sync Your Workout to Your Menstrual Cycle. Science Says: Meh.
Wellness influencers say to schedule your squats around your cycle. A researcher says there’s basically no evidence for it, but sure, listen to your cramps.
2026-05-03
The Atlantic
Your Hormones Are a Beautiful, Mystical Roller Coaster (Please Ignore the Science)
Influencers say your menstrual cycle is a mystical superpower - just ignore the science, the side effects, and the fact that it's been used to argue women shouldn't run companies.
The Good Times
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