.svg){kind=logo}
May 25, 2026
Perimenopause or Stress? How to Tell the Difference
Perimenopause and stress share symptoms like anxiety, poor sleep, and mood swings. But cycle changes and symptom timing reveal which is more likely.
When you can — and can't — get pregnant in your cycle
One of the most common misconceptions about fertility is that you can get pregnant on any day of your cycle. You can't. Pregnancy is only possible during a narrow window each month, and understanding exactly when that window opens (and closes) is one of the most useful things you can learn about your body.
Whether you're trying to conceive, trying to avoid pregnancy, or simply curious about how your cycle actually works, this post is for you.
The fertile window is the period in your cycle when unprotected sex can result in pregnancy. It spans six days: the five days leading up to ovulation, plus the day of ovulation itself.
Two biological facts determine that window:
✨Once released, an egg survives for approximately 12–24 hours
✨Sperm can survive inside the female reproductive tract for up to five days, though most survive for...
With a background in nursing and a genuine passion for care, Jessie supports myStoria members as part of the Concierge team.
