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We live in a world designed around men and their 24-hour hormonal cycle, expecting people to show up consistently five days a week, eight hours a day. People with periods aren’t designed that way.”

- Marlou Cornelissen, Founder of Period Reality

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On average a cycle lasts for 28 days and every day our hormones are balanced differently. We have different levels of energy throughout the cycle, different strengths, needs and preferences.


Did you know that...

Did you know that...

During menstruation you are physically strongest and have a strong intuition.

During the follicular phase you most likely feel focused and have an eye for detail.

Ovulation is the best time for teamwork and socialisation.

The luteal phase is great for out of the box thinking and problem-solving.

Cycle awaReness Revolution

Period Reality is a global movement to achieve gender equity through system-level change.

We do this by educating about and advocating for living in sync with your hormonal cycle.

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