Cycle Matters

Reproductive Health

Yellow discharge: What it means, common causes, and how to treat it

Vaginal discharge comes in a range of colors, yellow being just one of them. Yellow discharge is discharge that has a yellow tint, although the appearance of this discharge can vary, from thin and watery to thick and mucus-like.

Period & Bleeding

Pink discharge: What does it mean, causes, and is it normal?

Pink discharge is vaginal discharge that has a pinkish tint. If your discharge is pink, it usually means it contains blood. This can be completely normal, and often happens before, during or after a period when fresh blood mixes with your vaginal mucus. However, sometimes pink discharge with no period can be a sign of something more serious. Understanding what normal discharge is for you is the key to understanding whether any discharge — whether it’s pink or another color — is cause for concern.

Reproductive Health

Creamy white discharge: What does it mean, causes, and is it normal?

If you notice creamy white discharge when you go to the bathroom you might be wondering – is it normal? The answer is: most likely, yes. The vagina is self-cleaning and knows exactly how to protect itself. White creamy discharge is typical in most cases and is simply an indication that all the vagina's self-cleaning mechanisms are working well [1]. However, in some cases, a white creamy discharge, especially when it's accompanied by other symptoms, can signal that there might be an issue and you might want to see your OBGYN. In today's article, we'll discuss what normal discharge looks like, why it happens, and what might be atypical [1].

Cycler Stories

Planning my first pregnancy with Natural Cycles: Erin's story

I can’t even believe I’m writing this post. I always knew I wanted to be a mom, but like, one day in the future. And that future time frame kept changing. I married Josh at 22, so at first I thought by 25. Then 28. Then 30. Apparently, the magic number was 32…

Cycler Stories

From physicist to founder: Elina’s Story

As the Co-Founder of the world’s only birth control app, my life has taken some incredible twists and turns. Today I’m going to share with you my story, including my struggle to find a birth control method that worked for me, and how Natural Cycles has helped me grow my own family.

Cycler Stories

Trying out the new Bluetooth thermometer: Sophia's Story

My name is Sophia, I’m an online coach and personal trainer, and I have been using Natural Cycles to help prevent pregnancy for over two and a half years. To say it changed my life is an understatement! Today I’m going to talk about the brand new Bluetooth thermometer that’s now available to use with the app and how Natural Cycles can help you on your hormone-free journey too!

Features & Updates

5 Reasons Cyclers love measuring with Oura Ring

For those of you who choose to measure overnight with Oura Ring, you’ll know just what a game changer this partnership has been for our Cyclers! To celebrate, we’re passing the mic to our Cyclers to understand what they love most about this partnership. 

Features & Updates

Cycle Matters Editorial Policy

Topics in women’s health are often under-researched and shrouded in stigma. Compounding this, the internet is full of misinformation in this area. At Natural Cycles, our mission is to empower you with the knowledge you need to take charge of your health. At Cycle Matters, we create fact-checked, expert-written content that tackles these topics in a compassionate and accessible way.

Features & Updates

How is my data protected?

Over the past 12 months, there has been growing concern over how our most sensitive information is being handled. Here at Natural Cycles, we’ve always been dedicated to protecting you and your data, but we’ve reviewed and strengthened this commitment over the past year. In this post, we’re going to walk you through our security protocols so you know exactly how your sensitive data is processed, and how you are protected.