3 Ways to measure with Natural Cycles
Jennifer Gray
At Natural Cycles, we celebrate individuality — choice is power after all! That’s why we’re constantly innovating to bring you smooth integrations and state-of-the-art wearables that complement your NC° experience, whatever your goal. In this article, we’ll take a look at our wearable devices, including how they work and their unique selling points. Now, let’s dive in…
1. NC° Band
Designed for Natural Cycles, the NC° Band tracks your temperature while you sleep. This wearable pairs the ease of overnight measuring with a wallet-friendly, yet comfortable design. No additional membership fees, no 24/7 tracking. The NC° Band is our first dedicated device built for effortless measuring.
How does it work?
Unlike our previous oral thermometers, the NC° Band works by measuring skin temperature on your inner wrist throughout the night. It also measures biomarkers such as heart rate to gain a wider picture of your temperature data throughout the night. In the morning, just open the Natural Cycles app to sync and update your fertility status. NC° Band can store multiple temperature readings, and has a 14-day battery life!
Round up:
- Dedicated device for effortless overnight measuring
- 14-day battery life
- No additional subscription fees or third-party integrations
2. Oura Ring
Our first wearable integration with smart ring innovators, Oura, made measuring a seamless experience. Instead of taking your temperature in the morning, with the Oura Ring, all you need to do is wear your ring to bed each night. The Oura Ring is sold separately from the NC° subscription, but Natural Cycles users get an exclusive Oura discount.
How does it work?
Oura Ring measures temperature trends from your finger throughout the night while you sleep. Each ring features research-grade sensors that monitor your temperature and heart rate throughout the night. In the morning, simply sync the ring with the app, and you’ll be able to see your fertility status for that day.
Round up
- Measures overnight while you sleep
- Great option for snoozers and those who want to monitor sleep
- Cyclers get an exclusive discount on a new Oura Ring
3. Apple Watch
Our integration with Apple Watch was our most requested feature EVER. It’s another great option for those who prefer to sleep in or have more irregular sleep patterns. To use NC° with Apple Watch, you’ll need a watch model with temperature sensors. Find out if your Apple Watch is compatible with Natural Cycles.
How does it work?
There are two temperature sensors on the back of the watch. These measure wrist temperatures throughout the night. Simply connect your Apple Watch with Natural Cycles by following the steps in the app. Set Sleep Focus in your Apple Health app to make sure your temperature data is measured overnight, and in the morning, you’ll see your temperature appear in the NC° app, no syncing required!
Round up
- Go from day to night with the same device
- Measures while you sleep and syncs automatically
- See your fertility status on your wrist
Keep in mind that switching devices can lead to more Red Days while the algorithm adjusts. We recommend changing your measuring device at the start of your cycle for the smoothest experience.
Switching measuring device
Thanks for reading about the different ways to measure. If you’d like to switch to one of these options yourself, you can do this via the My Device screen in the NC° app. Keep in mind that switching devices can temporarily lead to more Red Days while the algorithm adjusts. We recommend changing your measuring device at the start of your cycle for the smoothest experience.
Psst! Before we sign off, we’re excited to share that even more ways to measure are coming! Watch this space or follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on our latest product updates, partnerships, and more.
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