Question 1

What is Mood Swings & Meows?

Accepted Answer

Mood Swings & Meows is a menstrual cycle wellness app that helps you sync your daily routines—meals, workouts, rituals, and mood tracking—with the natural phases of your menstrual cycle. It's designed to be fun, cheeky, and empowering, with cat-charmed guidance and privacy-first journaling.

Question 2

Is Mood Swings & Meows providing medical advice?

Accepted Answer

No. Mood Swings & Meows is for educational and wellness purposes only. It is NOT a medical app and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider for any medical concerns or before making health-related decisions.

Question 3

What are the menstrual cycle phases?

Accepted Answer

There are four main phases: 1) Menstrual Phase (days 1-5): Your period. A time for rest and reflection. 2) Follicular Phase (days 6-14): Energy rises. Great for productivity, new projects, and strength training. 3) Ovulation Phase (days 14-16): Peak energy and magnetism. Social, outward-focused activities. 4) Luteal Phase (days 17-28): Energy winds down. Time for structured tasks, self-care, and preparing for rest.

Question 4

How does cycle tracking work?

Accepted Answer

You input your period start date, and the app calculates your cycle phases based on average cycle length (customizable). The app then suggests phase-aligned meals, workouts, and rituals. It learns your patterns over time to provide personalized insights.

Question 5

What is the AI Cat Avatar?

Accepted Answer

Your AI Cat Avatar is a personalized companion that offers daily guidance, suggestions, and cheeky commentary based on your cycle phase and preferences. You can choose personality modes like Funny, Sassy, Spiritual, Bossy, or Serious. Phase 1 uses rule-based suggestions; Phase 2 will add deeper personalization.

Question 6

Can I plan meals and workouts ahead of time?

Accepted Answer

Yes! One of our core features is cycle-based pre-planning. You can schedule meals and workouts for each phase ahead of time, reducing decision fatigue. You can choose from our curated library or add your own custom entries.

Question 7

What's in the content library?

Accepted Answer

Our library includes phase-aligned recipes, workouts (with YouTube videos), and rituals created by contributors. You can filter by phase, meal category, dietary preferences, workout type, duration, and more. Save your favorites and add them to your planner with one tap.

Question 8

Is my diary private?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. Your diary entries are encrypted client-side (on your device) using AES-GCM encryption before being stored. We offer two modes: KMS Escrow (default, enables multi-device sync and password recovery) or Strict Zero-Knowledge (no server copy of your encryption key—if you lose your passphrase, your diary is unrecoverable).

Question 9

What data do you collect?

Accepted Answer

We collect minimal data: username, email, and optionally your location. Your cycle data, mood logs, diary entries, and favorites remain private to your account. We do not share or sell your personal data. Analytics are anonymized. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 10

Can you read my diary entries?

Accepted Answer

No. By default, your diary is encrypted on your device before it reaches our servers. We cannot decrypt it without your permission. Server-side decryption is only allowed with explicit user consent (e.g., for exports) and is fully audited.

Question 11

How do I export or delete my data?

Accepted Answer

You can export your diary entries, mood logs, and planner data from your Settings page. We support GDPR/CCPA data subject access requests. To delete your account and data, visit Settings → Account → Delete Account. Some data may be retained for audit or legal purposes per our retention policy.

Question 12

How much does Mood Swings & Meows cost?

Accepted Answer

We offer a monthly subscription for $11.11/month. New users get a 7-day free trial to explore all features. During the trial, you have access to the dashboard, planner, diary, and library.

Question 13

What happens if my subscription expires?

Accepted Answer

If your subscription lapses, you can still view your data and use local features. However, server sync, premium features (like auto-planning and push reminders), and new diary entries are blocked until you re-subscribe. Your data remains safe locally and will sync when you renew.

Question 14

How do I cancel my subscription?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel anytime from Settings → Billing or through the Stripe Customer Portal. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your billing period, then you'll lose access to premium features.

Question 15

How do I install the app on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Mood Swings & Meows is a Progressive Web App (PWA). On iOS: Open in Safari → tap Share → 'Add to Home Screen'. On Android: Open in Chrome → tap the menu → 'Install app' or 'Add to Home Screen'. Once installed, it works like a native app with offline support.

Question 16

Does the app work offline?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The app is offline-first. You can edit your diary, log moods, and plan meals/workouts while offline. Changes are saved locally and sync automatically when you're back online (requires active subscription for sync).

Question 17

What if my data isn't syncing?

Accepted Answer

First, check your internet connection. If offline, changes queue locally and sync when back online. Ensure your subscription is active (expired subscriptions block sync). Check Settings → Sync to see queued changes. If the problem persists, contact support.

Question 18

I see a conflict banner. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

A conflict occurs when you edit the same diary entry on multiple devices. Our default policy is Last-Write-Wins, but we archive losing versions. Use the conflict banner to review changes, choose which version to keep, or merge selected parts. All versions are preserved and encrypted.

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