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poetry-protest-pornography · 2 years

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Stardust Period Tracker has reaffirmed their commitment to privacy and data encryption:

ETA: please check the notes for more info, but basically they can still be subpoenaed for your data. Please don't use a period tracker

#period tracker #roe v wade #privacy

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esperantoauthor · 2 years

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I found the period tracker app Clue's statement on user data privacy to be very reassuring, in light of all the "Delete your period app now!" rhetoric going around.

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#good time to know Clue is a european company #period tracker #reproductive healthcare #fuck scotus #roe v wade

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pammarie-gx · 10 months

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Black Cherry Ice Cream Tracker

So, I know a lot of people right now are concerned about privacy, especially around period trackers. Being able to track your period is pretty important for all sorts of health reasons, but obviously that data could be used against you in certain situations.

So! I made an "Ice Cream" tracker - a small, completely offline app that lets you track your periods (and also ice cream) in a non-explicit way. The data is stored locally on your device and is automatically deleted when you delete the app. There's no online functionality at all expect the initial download and updates from Google Play (sorry iPhone users, I don't have an apple dev account yet).

I went out of my way to make it as backward compatible as possible (it's been tested down to Android 9) and I used machine translation so it's available in the following languages:

Chinese (Simplified)

French (France)

German

Indonesian

Italian

Japanese

Portuguese (Brazil)

Spanish (Spain)

Spanish (Latin America)

Thai

The app currently uses the language settings on the device, but I might add some user settings later, in which case I'll add a language select option.

It also shows you your next expected period and a general fertility window (awkwardly phrased as a "possible messy time" because making that not explicit was harder than expected).

It's currently available here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anonymous.BlackCherry

I'd love some feedback (especially on the translations - I checked them as best I could, but I'm only fluent in English).

I have no intention of ever adding monetisation. I might not be able to add features to it quickly, but I want it to be free forever to whoever finds it useful.

#period tracker #android #app

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fairy25 · 2 years

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If anyone needs a new period tracker app, Planned Parenthood’s free period tracker app Spot On doesn’t sell your data and it’s only saved locally to your device so only you can access it. I transferred over my cycle history from Flo and deleted it and its data, took 5 minutes.

#roe vs. wade #roe v wade #period tracker #flo #spot on #planned parenthood

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dakota1616 · 5 months

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can this fucking app just give me a normal notification for once please

#period tracker #menstruation #girl problems #fresh memes #what the fuck #what the actual fuck #what is this #period problems

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withlovefromolympus · 2 years

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I don’t know if it’s already been said on here but here’s this info:

“Anyways, here's an article that spells out exactly how the data you provide on an app is legally able to be sold to third parties, and that your state can access this information w/o your knowledge or consent”

#roe vs. wade #pregancy #important #pls share #idk what else to tag #but yeah pls be aware #periods #roe versus wade #scotus #signal boost #fyi #reblogs #abortion #abortion rights #period tracker #apps #pro choice

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cchickki · 1 month

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using physical calendars and pen & paper hasn’t worked for me since my periods are so unpredictable. my brain fog also has me constantly forgetting to mark everything down. i don’t want to given the state of reproductive health in the united states, but I’m going to try a period tracking app again.

has anyone used the app stardust? or are there better alternatives that absolutely won’t sell your data?

#period tracker #stardust #I just got stardust and like it but a lot of these apps when they claim they won’t sell your data they do #txt #personal

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squadleaderchase · 2 years

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DO NOT USE STARDUST

Stardust is being listed as a safe period/fertility tracker IT IS NOT.

End to end encryption is great in the moment you are inputting data, but the data is still stored on a database with Stardust. This means the government can show up and request the data.

"but, the data is encrypted in the database!"

Okay, but who has the decryption ability? Stardust. Who can the government get it from if they get the warrent? Stardust.

Not only that, but Stardust claims an "encryption wall". This doesn't exist, it's not a real term. The cyber security teams who have built modern encryptions don't even know what this is supposed to mean and that is HIGHLY SUSPECT AND MISLEADING.

Stardust is marketed to sound great unless you know cyber security and how computers work.

Many people in the information security field are trying to raise awareness. Feel free to look into this thread with Kenn White, a HUGE cryptography and encryption name, and other cyber security people, essentially saying if data is stored off the device, E2EE (end to end encryption) is useless. (They tend to use acronyms, so Google is your friend)

ALTERNATIVE PERIOD TRACKERS?

Drip:

Yes, awful name, but Drip is built so the creators never have your data, only your phone has your data.

The code is open source, which means you can look at all the code yourself through the gitlab link. It means this is just code you can use on your phone, NOT a company storing data or making money. It is made to let you track safely. This is their privacy policy

You can even lock the app so it can be double password protected.

Why does this work instead of Stardust? Drip never had your data. If the government gets a warrent to collect your data from Drip, drip has nothing on you.

At the moment Drip (since it is so new in response to Roe v Wade), is only on Android BUT has a notification sign up as they plan to release on Apple soon. PLEASE take a look, it is on the app store as well.

TLDR:

Stardust is not a safe period tracker.

Drip is a safer alternative.

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littlemut · 8 months

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#they can tell from what i post #because i will be periodposting (is this anything??)#period tracker #if this gets 0 notes i don’t care #menstrual cramps #menstrual health #menstrual period #menstrual cycle #menstrual pain #menstruation #i hate menstruating

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bestoftweets · 1 year

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#tweet #tweets #best of tweets #periods #period tracker #menstruation #women #girls

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desi-daydream · 3 months

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underrated blessings while on your period

it’s like yeah, being on your period sucks. and for me, the 1-2 weeks beforehand can be even worse. but it’s like, I still have the blessing of being able to curl up in a blanket on my bed with some tea when I have cramps. I always have access to pads whenever I need them. and it’s like yeah, bc it’s a basic female necessity. it is an essential. but the thing is, I know that there are parts of the world where girls don’t even have access to pads when they have their period. something that is as necessary as food and water. imagine how bad it must feel. you’re already struggling with pms, cramps, feeling sick. you aren’t able to go to your cabinet under your bathroom sink and grab a pad. bc unfortunately, in some parts of the world, having access to pads when you have your period is a luxury.

So that is why I say, having access to pads whenever I need them, is, in fact, an underrated blessing.

I get my period. I’m able to go take a warm shower with whatever bath and body works shower gel I feel like using. I get to wear my comfiest loosest pjs. fuzzy socks if I want. I have the blessing of making hot tea in my kitchen and bringing it up to my room to sit in bed and sip on it, wrapped up in a cozy blanket. I can take Tylenol or advil if I need to. if I feel like crying, I can. these, are underrated blessings.

-February 10, 2023

3:18am

day 3 of my period

#period cramps #period tw #period tracker #period things #period tips #periods #period stuff #period stories #this is what makes us girls #girlblogging #pms #pmdd #fuck pms #fuck pmdd #actually pmdd #pmdd posting #living with pmdd

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watermelonlovershigh · 3 months

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Decided to finally get a period tracking app and now i think i regret it. Just got on it for me to see i have 1 day until my next period. 😭 I mean i guess i should be thankful for the warning but also i didn't want to be reminded i start tomorrow. I kinda wanted it to just be a surprise lol.

#periods #period tracker

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uglylittleflea · 12 days

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Does anyone know of a period tracker that isn't femme? I keep deleting them because they make me feel like shit for having a womb that I'm never gonna use

#period #period tracker #trans #trans masc #lgbtq community #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #please help

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gay-robotss · 2 years

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Here's how you can track your period with pen and paper

Since folks are rightly concerned about their health data at this point in time, a lot of us are making the decision to delete our period tracking apps. For those of you who want to do this but are intimidated by learning how to track your period with pen and paper, here's how you can do it

Step 1: get a little calendar book

It doesn't need to be a full on planner or anything unless you want to take specific notes on your symptoms. A little book with a grid or a bullet journal will work just fine. You just want something that's convenient to keep with you in your bag or wherever you want to store it. The example images I included in this post were drawn on my tablet so they would hopefully be clearer pictures for the sake of explaining, but I would not recommend keeping this record on your electronics if you can avoid it. Stick to ye olde pen and paper.

Step 2: record some data

If you have been using a period tracking app, you can go ahead and put 4-6 cycles worth of data in your new book so that you have it for tracking and prediction purposes. If you're starting off fresh, no worries! Just start tracking your information at the start of your next cycle.

The first day of your menstrual cycle is the first day of your period. The typical menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, but any healthy cycle sits between 21-35 days. Most people's cycles will not be exactly 28 days, but it's a good benchmark to use if you're just starting out with tracking your cycle

The information you choose to record related to your cycle will depend on what you care about the most and what impacts you the most. There are a plethora of symptoms that people can experience related to their menstrual cycles, so I recommend doing a fair bit of research and deciding on which ones you want to track. For this example (bc there's no way in hell I'll be sharing my own data on here), this person wants to track their period, cramps, ovulation, PMS, and energy levels. This is the notation that I use:

You may notice that the way I use this notation in my calendar is similar to Clue. That's the app I used to use and I liked the notation. There's no need to make the switch more complicated for yourself than it needs to be. This is how it is applied on a calendar:

You get the idea. The red notation fills up more or less of each day depending on how heavy this person's period is on that day

Step 3: make some predictions

To predict when your next cycle is going to start, you will want 4-6 cycles worth of data to make some predictions based on any patterns that you notice. For long term predictions (i.e. from the start of your current cycle to the start of your next cycle), average together the length of your 4-6 most recent cycles and mark that day on your calendar. For this example, let's say that this person's 4 most recent cycles were 26, 28, 27, and 27 days long. When you average those together, you get 27 days, so this person would mark July 4th as the start of their next cycle. You should also take trends into account. So for example, if this person's most recent 4 cycles were 26, 27, 27, and 29 days long, that may indicate that their cycles are getting longer and they can anticipate a slightly later start to their next cycle. It is not uncommon for the length of your cycle to change slightly over time, so noticing trends can be helpful.

As you get closer to the anticipated start date of your next cycle, pay attention to some of your symptoms and see if you notice any trends for when your cycle is about to start. This can help in your prediction as the start of your next cycle gets closer. Do you feel fatigued? Experience mood swings? Have certain cramps, pains, or tenderness? Notice an increased or decreased sex drive? Any of these and many more (or even none of these, everyone is different!) can be symptoms of PMS and alert you that your next cycle is about to start

Step 4: keep it private

The point of transitioning from your period tracking app to a pen and paper method is to keep your information private and for your eyes only. The only person who needs to know is you. That way if you notice your period is late or you are missing a period, you can take a vacation to another state until it gets better. And if you need to get rid of it for any reason, you can always shred/burn it.

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I hope this post is clear and easy to follow, I did my best. Please feel free to reblog this to refer back to later. y'all stay safe out there

#roe v wade #menstruation #period tracker #I am not a medical professional or anything I'm just a person trying my best

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pages-and-potatoes · 7 months

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Period tracker app?

No thanks, I just go by how ridiculous the last thing that made me cry is to calculate the date of my next period.

#lifeofjulsta #I cried at work because I forgot to leave my spare key at the apartment #so I think it's close #period tracker #menstruation #period

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useless-gay-kid4 · 5 months

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#polls #marble shoot #period tracker #menstruation #i dont fuckin know what to tag this man

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