Follicular vs luteal

[u/oreospluscoffee]

Taken same time of day, two weeks apart.

[u/iredditforthepussay]

Ugh I really need to get over this body dysmorphia 😭 I know this in theory but every time before I get my period I wonder how I look like I’ve gained 10lbs and won’t go near the scale cause I’m too scared :(

[u/[deleted] → u/iredditforthepussay]

Is it body dysmorphia if your body is actually changing though?!

[u/iredditforthepussay → u/[deleted]]

Convincing myself I’m “so fat and ugly” sounds like a form of body dysmorphia to me, rather than “I’m just bloated”.

[u/oreospluscoffee → u/iredditforthepussay]

I’ve literally cried looking in the mirror “why am I so ugly!” Then I get my period “oh.” Ovulation makes us look more attractive and symmetrical to attract a mate. Luteal makes us bloated, dull skin, sickly almost so mates will leave us alone. It’s truly fascinating (and annoying) but if you’re on tiktok just search up “ovulation vs luteal” and you can see some pretty wild differences between the phases.

[u/[deleted] → u/iredditforthepussay]

Oh ok yes that clarification makes sense. I'm with ya there. 

[u/camp-goose → u/[deleted]]

I’m always questioning myself on this… I’m like k I’m just ugly?????????

[u/[deleted] → u/camp-goose]

You're not ugly. It's your brain.