Menstrual Rhythm
Ovulation
When energy is at its highest and you feel more outward, open, and engaged with the world around you
How it feels
More energy and clarity
Feeling confident or more like yourself
Easier to communicate and express things
More social or open to connection
Emotions feel stronger but clearer
How it may look
Wanting to see people or be out more
Speaking more freely or confidently
Getting through tasks more easily
Feeling more decisive
Showing up more fully in conversations or situations
The Ovulation phase often feels like things are flowing.
After the build of the follicular phase, this is where energy tends to feel strongest and most available.
You might notice things feel easier, speaking, connecting, deciding, even just being present.
There’s often more clarity here, both mentally and emotionally.
This isn’t about being “better” in this phase, just different.
Because it feels easier, it’s also easy to overfill this time or take on too much.
But like every phase, it has its place, and it won’t last forever.
How to work with it
Use this time for conversations, connection, and visibility
Lean into things that require confidence or expression
Share ideas, speak up, or move things forward
Be mindful not to overcommit
Notice what feels good and flowing
Think: express, connect, share
What’s happening in your body
At this point, oestrogen is at its peak, and testosterone also rises slightly.
This supports:
Confidence
Communication
Energy
Focus
Ovulation is when the body releases an egg, and everything is naturally geared towards being more outward and responsive.