
When you’re uncorking a bottle of zesty Pinot Grigio or cracking open a frothy brewski, there’s usually a reason. Your fermented beverage might be accenting a bowl of cacio e pepe or helping you unwind after a brutal day of work. While there’s no shortage of studies warning us of the dangers of overdrinking and hazardous drinking, there’s one influence many of us might be unaware of: the menstrual cycle.