How do you periods affect your rides?

[shootingstar]

I've never really noticed much difference in the past to pin it down to my period. I never felt the best if it was a humid, hot day but I no longer live in such climate. It's just abit more uncomfortable when exerting alot of energy under hot conditions.

Except for getting off the bike more frequently..to check self at washroom. I mean this is probably the one thing about being a woman...when did guys ever have to "check" themselves on regular intervals in their life. Even those of us who aren't affected much in exercise, there's always this annoying ..check.

I don't experience cramping, etc. nor regular, hot flashes, sweating like others may often.

Maybe some relaxation exercises might help or relaxation breathing. For latter, I found myself doing this abit more often if I anticipate a different piece of riding ahead while on bike. Under stress, I now tend to think more mindfully of this, as I get older..for whatever life situation or time of the year.