In your cycle, the nervous system needs not only medicine, but rituals of care
Modern neuroscience confirms what women have intuitively known for thousands of years: during PMS and other phases of the cycle, the nervous system needs not only relief from symptoms, but also a sense of safety, predictability and care.
Research shows that body practices, rituals, breathwork, meditation, journaling, creativity and gentle forms of social support strengthen the body's oxytocin, serotonin and endorphin response — lowering stress, anxiety and the perception of pain. This is why many traditional cultures had special women's rituals of transition and restoration.
At WooMoon, we brought together modern neuroscience, research on the female cycle and centuries of women's wisdom. That's why the app's daily suggestions aren't just tips — they're small rituals of care for your nervous system, hormonal health and inner state.
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- Oxytocin and Stress-Related Disorders: Neurobiological Mechanisms and Treatment Opportunities. Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, Elsevier, 2017.