Are you on your period?

This question is posed in an argument where your opponent fails to refute back with logic, and diverts the conversation to your hormonal imbalances. But if the question was taken out of context and asked literally, I honestly do not know my period schedule.

If you are an individual like me, I have just the apps to save you from unwarranted blood stains.

Period-tracking apps keep tab of your menstruation cycle and notify you of the next one. You need to input the start and duration of your period every month, based on which the app draws its predictions. Of course, it is not a 100 per cent accurate and doesn’t work for women with irregular menstruation.

Apart from period tracking, the apps predict your ovulation. If you are concerned with your biological clock ticking, the apps can help you conceive. However, the apps merely estimate your monthly cycle and should not be your means of birth control.

Another advantage is that the apps store all your previous cycles to help you pinpoint irregularities. They also allows you to log in your menstrual flow, cramps, sex drive, emotional state, vaginal discharge, etc., using which the apps analyse your symptoms and give health insights.

From the countless period trackers, here are 5 popular ones- Period Calendar, Flo, Clue, Ovia and Eve. These apps fulfill the aforementioned functions with varied features.

‘Period Calendar’ or ‘Clue’ is good for starters because of its simple features and user-friendliness. If you are trying for a baby, Ovia is especially handy as it rates your daily fertility. Eve is an interactive app having quizzes, chat groups, expert advices and tips on all aspects of feminine health. Flo is an all-in-one app with a period tracker, pregnancy mode and even a fitness mode, making it the most widely used in the lot.

Now, the next time someone asks if you are on your period, you are one tap away from letting them know when it’s not a good time to argue with you.