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Wim Hof Method Instructors  ·  22 min

Period and Cold Exposure: Women's Considerations

Wim Hof Method instructors on how menstrual cycle influences cold exposure response—and how to adjust protocols for women.

Key Insights

Hormonal fluctuations affect cold tolerance across cycle phases

Follicular phase: higher tolerance, easier adaptation

Luteal phase: may need warmer temperatures or shorter duration

Individual variation significant—track your own response

"The body adapts to what you consistently demand of it—controlled stress builds resilience when applied deliberately."
— Wim Hof Method Instructors
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