The Hidden Cost of Being Female: Unpacking the Luteal Uglies In recent months, social media has been flooded with women sharing their experiences of feeling like the ugliest version of themselves during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle.
The term "luteal uglies" has become a rallying cry for women who feel like they're being held back by their own bodies.
The luteal phase is often misunderstood as simply an excuse for women to be emotional and irrational. However, this oversimplifies the complex hormonal shifts taking place in a woman's body during this time.