The phrase “period tech” might seem a little dystopian, but in the last 10 years, there have been new products and developments that have helped millions of people manage their menstrual and reproductive health.
The most common type of menstrual health tech (sometimes called fem-tech) includes period tracking apps like Flo or Eve, but there are also physical devices that can alleviate period symptoms and make it easier to keep track of your menstrual health.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when searching for what period tech would work best for you — a cursory search for period tracking apps will yield dozens of hard-to-differentiate results. We’ve compiled a list of the best period tech available right now from basic tracking apps to a machine that uses electro-stimulation to alleviate cramps.
Do period tracking apps work?
It depends on what you’re using a period tracking app for and what kind of data you’re tracking with your cycle. Period and fertility tracking apps typically use
What about data privacy in the fem tech space?
Like almost every other type of
What non-app options are there?
There are also a few physical products that can also help menstruators manage their period. Period tech is a newer, but
Whether you simply want to be in better touch with your body or have specific goals like pain management or family planning, here are all the best tech options that can help make the most of your period.
These are the best period management apps — and if period apps aren’t your cup of tea, we also included physical menstrual health products we tried.