One of my favourite things to do when demystifying the menstrual cycle is comparing the menstrual cycle to a wave. Comparing our menstrual cycle to a wave helps to simplify our understanding of the menstrual cycle down to two phases, just like the ebb and flow of a wave. What I also love about the wave analogy is that it captures the subtle differences in energy in each phase beautifully. There’s a bit for prior knowledge required, so bear with me.