The 98% Stat No One’s Talking About / Period Workouts That Actually Help / “What I Eat in a Day” Drama 🍽️

Hi friend,

You know that moment when your head is pounding, the lights feel too bright, and someone casually suggests you “just take some Advil”? 🙄

For millions of women, migraine isn’t just a headache. It’s a chronic, invisible illness that impacts everything — your relationships, your sex life, your ability to function like a human. In our new survey with Pfizer, 98% of people with migraine said it affects their intimacy — but only 1 in 5 have ever talked to their doctor about it.

The worst part? Most of us just silently push through it. If men dealt with this at the same rate, we’d probably be calling it a national emergency.

👉 Read the full Migraine x Intimacy Report

"What I Eat In a Day" Videos: Fun Inspo or Toxic Trend? 🥗

We love a good “what I eat in a day” video — they can be fun, cozy, and full of great meal inspo. But some have started to blur the line between sharing food and showing off body size. A lot of these clips begin with a body-check, followed by a caption like “how I eat to stay lean.” The message? If you eat like me, you’ll look like me.

But here’s the truth: health isn’t one-size-fits-all. And neither is food.

“This speaks to an uncomfortable but important truth: we live in a culture that often equates thinness with health, discipline, and credibility,” says Registered Dietitian Anna Bohnengel. “When someone in a smaller body shares what they eat, it’s seen as aspirational. But the same meals from a larger-bodied person might be judged or dismissed. That’s not just unfair — it’s harmful.”

Your meals don’t need to go viral to be valid. Eat what feels good for you.

🍽️ Why WIEIAD videos aren’t always what they seem

Exercise on your period? Yes, really. 🩸

We get it — sometimes, you just want to cancel all plans and curl up with a heating pad. But hear us out: Movement during your period (even gentle stretching or walking) can actually help with cramps, mood, and energy.

And it’s not just anecdotal. A 2022 randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology found that adding modified wall squats or sumo squats to a yoga routine was more effective at reducing menstrual pain and distress than yoga alone. Deep squats helped, too — but sumo squats came out on top. Researchers think that’s because squatting improves pelvic alignment and eases congestion, which can make cramps less intense.

So if you’re feeling up to it, consider incorporating a few squat variations (especially wall-supported or sumo squats) into your routine. It’s not about pushing through pain — it’s about supporting your body’s natural rhythms and giving it what it needs. And if rest is what it needs? That’s valid, too.

💪 How to move with your cycle

What We’re Reading, Watching, and Sending to the Group Chat 💌

• POV: Me, aligning my chakras 🧘‍♀️

• A fertility doctor’s #1 tip after freezing your eggs 

• Primary vs. secondary infertility: what’s the actual difference? 👩‍⚕️

• The guilt no one talks about with PCOS 💭

• Just a little Steve Carrell energy for your next hormonal meltdown

• Getting your period twice in a month? Read this

• Happy summer to everyone, except these people ☀️

• Things I want my pregnant bestie to know about complications 👯‍♀️

• Why women’s pain is still being dismissed — and what it’s costing us

Barely keeping it together,
Kristyn & The Rescripted Team