Hormones determine our lives - every day and in every area. They decide how confidently we present ourselves at a job interview, whether our diet works or whether we spend the whole day in a bad mood. If you know the ups and downs of your hormones during your cycle, you can cope much better with everyday life.

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The best time for a diet

Immediately after menstruation is a good time to lose weight: the sex hormone oestrogen floods the body again and cravings are blown away. If you start a diet now, you have the best chance of sticking to it. This time is between the eighth and 15th day of the cycle, counting from the first day of bleeding.

Good for fitness training

If you want to build muscle, you should get on the machines before ovulation, as male testosterone is released in the female body during the first half of the cycle. If you want to lose weight by jogging, swimming or cycling, you should do this in the second half of your cycle: Progesterone boosts the metabolism and the pounds fall off faster.

A great time for flirting

The days around ovulation are the best time to flirt and find a new partner. It's because of the female scent: during this phase of the cycle, the body produces so-called copulins. This is a mixture of fatty acids in vaginal secretions. And they smell incredibly seductive to men.

Suitable for shopping

Clothing tastes also change with the cycle: during the fertile days (around the 14th day of the cycle), oestrogen levels rise and women tend to go for sexy outfits. Before or after, they find conservative clothing more appealing.

Dates for job applications

Job interviews should also be held during your fertile days. High oestrogen levels make you self-confident