Problem: Article: Ovulation typically occurs around the midpoint of your menstrual cycle. Count the halfway point in your average cycle to give you an idea of what the midpoint of your next cycle might be. So if you have a 28 day average cycle, your midpoint would be at 14 days. If you have a 32 day average cycle, your midpoint would be at 16 days. If you are trying to get pregnant, the 5 days before ovulation are just as important as the day of ovulation. Your chances of getting pregnant increase when you engage in sexual activity 5 days prior to ovulation, as well as the probable date of ovulation. Your egg can be fertilized up to 24 hours after it is released, and sperm can live in the fallopian tube for up to 5 days after sex. Having sex 5 days prior to ovulation, as well as on the day of ovulation, helps give your egg the best chance of fertilization. If your cycles are irregular, monitoring ovulation by charting your cycle length might not be the most accurate. Using an ovulation predictor kit may be the most accurate method if you have irregular periods. Ovulation predictor kits are available from most pharmacies and drug stores, as well as online retailers.
Summary: Find the midpoint of your menstrual cycle. Add 5 days before ovulation. Use an ovulation predictor kit if you have irregular cycles.

Problem: Article: Use the first several days and weeks of the divorce process to make your position clear. No matter how civil they are with one another, at some point your friends may expect you to judge the other spouse. Stay neutral, no matter what. You might say something like, "Charlotte, I want to keep being friends with both you and Greg. I'm sorry, but I won't be taking sides." You may also opt to take a break or spend less time with both parties until they figure out the details of their separation. Even then, it's possible that no matter how well-intentioned you are, one party could perceive you not taking any sides at taking the other's side. Sit down with both spouses and agree on some rules so that both friendships can thrive. This may seem weird, like another aspect of the divorce settlement, but it's necessary. Clearly outlining appropriate behaviors can prevent you from being caught in the middle of a tug-of-war. The rules you set will depend on your unique circumstances. Some suggestions, however, are including sections about not speaking poorly about one another, not expecting friends to spy, and not pulling rank (i.e. saying "They were my friends first!"). If it's illogical to expect both spouses to be present, create an online document that you can email to both. If all of you were mutual friends, the way your friendship works will likely have changed. That's okayjust change with it. Think about what you cherish and value about both friends. What kinds of things do you do together? Have separate meetings with each friend and talk about how your friendship will be moving forward. Try keeping your friendships event-focused for a while. Center your hangouts around activities or events. That way they will be more focused on what you're doing in the moment instead of on their divorce. For example, you might see one of the spouses regularly at the country club and play tennis together. You might be involved in the same community organization with the other. Use these "typical" routines as a guideline for how you might continue the friendship in the future. You and the spouses will also have to agree on a protocol for social events. If you host an event, will both be able to attend and act cordially? Think about how you want to manage their attendance at various social functions. If both spouses are able to act civilly, you might invite them both and seat them far apart. If both spouses cannot act civilly, you might suggest that the person most connected to the event attends. For example, the spouse who helped you with a fundraiser might be invited to the charity ball. Remember that you are not their referee. Even if you want both parties to attend, the decision is up to them. Let them know that the other person will be there, and let them decide if they can handle that on their own.
Summary: Make it clear that you're not taking sides. Create a workable game plan. Redefine the friendships. Decide how to handle social events.

Problem: Article: Throughout the day, all sorts if nasty bacteria can accumulate on your hands, and this is very unhygienic, especially during flu season when everyone is coughing and sneezing, spreading germs everywhere. Wash your hands regularly and after coughing or sneezing to keep them clean. Also, having dirty hands and touching your face can lead to acne breakouts; keeping them clean can help prevent this.
Summary: Wash your hands.

Problem: Article: If someone takes a peek inside your bag, all they will see is a pencil case. They will assume that you have a bunch of pens or pencils in there, and would never guess that you actually keep pads or tampons in there. Choose a flat pencil bag for pads. Choose a narrow pencil box for tampons. You can also use a makeup bag. A glasses or spectacles case is a discreet container for liners or tampons. How many pads or tampons you bring depends on how heavy your flow is. Some girls will need to change theirs out more often. Pads come in large, bulky packs that are hard to disguise. They also take up a lot of valuable locker space. Instead, keep enough pads to last a day or two in your locker. Bring more pads with you when you run out. Store these pads in a pencil case or a makeup bag. Choose a side pocket, or better yet, an inside pocket. Stick enough pads or tampons to last you a day or two. This way, when you have to use the restroom to change out a pad or tampon, you can take your bag with you. People will assume that you are simply protective of your belongings. Pads and tampons are the must-haves for any girl's period, however, there are a few extra items that can make the period more bearable. Here's a list of items you might want to consider having in your locker or bag: Pain medication (note that not all jobs and schools allow this) Spare underwear in case of unexpected periods An extra sweatshirt, to tie fashionably around your waist, in the case of leaks. Feminine wipes, to clean yourself up in between changes Emergency chocolate Try to keep these (especially the feminine wipes) with the rest of your tampons or pads. This way, you will have everything together, and won't have to take as much with you when you go to the restroom. Feminine wipes are like baby wipes, but they contain no harsh chemicals and are specifically designed for sensitive regions.
Summary:
Keep enough pads or tampons to last a day in a separate pencil case. Don't keep entire packs of pads in your locker. Keep some pads or tampons in your backpack. Consider having other period-related supplies handy. Keep spare underwear and feminine wipes in a makeup bag, pencil bag, or pencil case.