Mandatory and optional events

The Shekan app is based on the sympto-thermal cycle tracking method, which involves tracking and interpreting changes in your body's temperature and cervical mucus to determine your fertility status. This information can help you predict your ovulation period and either avoid or plan pregnancy accordingly.

But, with so many events that you need to track, it can be pretty overwhelming. So, let's break it down to the mandatory and optional events that you need to keep an eye on.

Note that if you are not interested in the sympto-thermal method and only want to use the calendar method, it will be sufficient for you to track all period days. This will result in less secure predictions though.

Mandatory events

1. First and foremost, you need to log when you're on your period. It's pretty easy, just press the “Log period” button in the Home screen of Shekan and you're good to go.

2. Secondly, you need to track is your basal body temperature. This is the temperature of your body at rest, usually in the morning before you get up. The app will remind you to take your temperature every day, and it's best to do it at roughly the same time each day.

3. Thirdly, you need to track the texture of your cervical mucus. This may sound a bit gross, but it's essential information for tracking your fertility. The texture, color, and consistency of your cervical mucus change throughout your menstrual cycle, indicating your fertility status. By paying attention to these changes, you can know when you're most fertile and when you need to take extra precautions.

4. Next, let's talk about how you feel down there. Yes, you need to pay attention to the way your vagina feels. The app may ask you if you feel dry, moist, or especially oily. Your vagina's lubrication changes according to your cycle, so it's essential to record this information.

5. Finally, you need to keep track of any disruptive factors that may affect your fertility. These include things like being sick, consuming alcohol, experiencing stress, getting disturbed sleep, being undercooled, and having jet lag. The app will allow you to add these events and remind you to take extra precautions when needed.

Optional events

Now, let's talk about the optional events. Shekan allows you to record symptoms like headaches, cramps, or tender breasts, which can indicate hormonal changes in your body. This can help you know when your period is coming or if you're pregnant. Additionally, the app lets you log your moods and sexual desire, which may provide insights into how your cycle affects your well-being.

Shekan also allows you to log pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, and any custom notes you want to add. This helps you keep all the information in one place and can help you notice any patterns or changes in your cycle.

In summary, tracking your cycle with the Shekan app provides valuable information about your fertility status. By logging mandatory and optional events, you can predict your ovulation period, plan or avoid pregnancy accordingly, and notice any changes or patterns in your cycle. It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but with time and practice, it becomes easier.

Besides, it's sustainable, effective, and hormone-free, making it an excellent option for anyone looking for a natural form of contraception. Happy tracking!