Partner guides: what to say and do
Practical, plain-English help for the moments when she's stressed, sore, moody or just needs you to get it right.
Around her cycle
luteal phase
Why is my girlfriend moody before her period?
Snappy, tired and short with you before her period? What's usually going on, what to say, and how not to take it personally.
menstrual phaseHow to help your girlfriend with period cramps
Practical ways to help when she has period cramps or back pain: what to say, what not to say, and what to do tonight.
luteal phaseShe asks if she looks bloated: what to say
When she asks if she looks bloated, a quick reassurance can backfire. Here's what to say, and what to do instead.