How to track your period safely post-Roe

There are three. Ask the app provider to get rid of your data after you uninstall your app. The company has not gotten rid of your records despite you removing the app from your phone. California is the only state that requires data deletion. Many companies are willing to get rid of it. The Washington Post has a guide that will show you how to do this.

Here’s how to safely track your period without an app.

This is the first thing. Don't use a computer. You can use the period tracker created by Aufrichtig and the menstrual cycle calendar and period tracker created by Laura Cutler. If you like the science of period apps, you can use templates to send yourself reminders about periods, record symptoms, and track blood flow.

There are two Don't use a paper calendar. If spreadsheets make you dizzy, and your life is on a digital calendar already, try making your period a recurring event, suggests the student who made the video.

She says she doesn't miss anything. She says she can add notes about how she is feeling and see if it is related to her menstruation. You just have to do it once.

There are three. Use a notebook or paperplanner. Taking your menstrual data offline is the safest way to keep it out of the hands of anyone else. If you want to keep track of your period, you can use a notebook or a paper planners.

If that sounds too much work, and you want a simple, no-nonsense template, try the free Menstrual Cycle Diary from the University of British Columbia.

4. If your state is unlikely to ban abortion, you might still be able to safely use a period-tracking app. The crucial thing will be to choose one that has clear privacy settings and has publicly promised not to share user data with authorities. Quintin says Clue is a good option because it’s beholden to EU privacy laws and has gone on the record with its promise not to share information with authorities.