“Even if these concerns are unfounded, it is endlessly frustrating that I’m on edge and can’t expect privacy in this area after the Supreme Court’s stunning reversal on abortion rights. I’m so, so sad. And heartbroken. And disappointed.”
, the Internet exploded with tips and strategies for surviving in a post-Roe world, from where to get plan C pills to urgent calls to delete period-tracking apps. The concern with the latter, it seems, is that the data could be lodged against users in states where abortion is illegal or severely restricted.
I have ADHD, and I’ve been using a period-tracking app for a long, long time. The ability to digitally track my period has been nothing short of life-changing.I know, for example, that I’m going to have a particularly bad brain day about six days before my period. I also know that I’m going to be particularly impulsive around ovulation. This data, and a lot more, is vital to me and informs how I plan my days and manage all aspects of my life – no exaggeration.
I can’t. I’ve tried pen-and-paper methods countless times, and I’ve failed miserably. I’d feel awful and scold myself every time I forgot to write something down. .The ability to just enter a start date for my period and let the app figure out the rest helps. Being able to wear a Bluetooth thermometer around my arm at night to track my ovulation — and not have to think about taking my temperature in the morning before my brain turns on — helps.
Even if these concerns are unfounded, it is endlessly frustrating that I’m on edge and can’t expect privacy in this area after the Supreme Court’s stunning reversal on abortion rights. I’m so, so sad. And heartbroken. And disappointed.