Don't mean to get personal, Swan, but since I'm a therapist, I have to say that there is treatment for that, whether it's primary or secondary. Treatment is a combination of mental health and medical strategies.
Won't bring it up again...
2015 Trek Silque SSL
Specialized Oura
2011 Guru Praemio
Specialized Oura
2017 Specialized Ariel Sport
I highly recommend the Mooncup UK. And no, it is not the same as the Mooncup US. I didn't like that at all, nor did I like the Diva, but I have used the Mooncup UK without s single issue for years.
200x Electra Townie 24D/Brooks B67
I have absolutely no energy at all during my period. If I have a race scheduled during that time I might as well just throw in the towel because I won't be able to perform at all! I don't find that my period bothers me much during the average group ride...just during races because of the energy expenditure difference.
Tracie
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