Do I Get My Period on Hormonal Birth Control?
Do you get a true period on birth control? The short answer is no. Learn more about withdrawal bleeding, breakthrough bleeding, and how your hormonal birth control method impacts your cycle and Oura data.
5 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Birth Control Method
Learn how different contraceptives impact your lifestyle and why efficacy, medication interactions, and STI risk are critical factors in your reproductive health journey.
How Does Hormonal Birth Control Work?
Discover the science behind hormonal birth control methods like the patch, ring, or IUD, plus how they impact your Oura data, including resting heart rate and temperature trends.
How U.S. Hockey Player Taylor Heise Optimizes Her Sleep & Recovery with Oura
Team USA’s Taylor Heise shares the Oura insights and recovery habits that fueled the U.S. Women's National Team’s historic victory at Milano Cortina 2026.
Oura Data Reveals Global Food Trends By Location, Age, and Gender
From pierogies in Canada to jacket potatoes in the UK, explore the unique eating habits of Oura Members around the world.
Inside the Medal-Winning Mindset of Team USA’s Breezy Johnson
After winning the gold medal for Team USA at Milano Cortina 2026, the U.S. downhill ski racer shares how she uses her Oura data for both training and recovery.
How U.S. Paralympian Brenna Huckaby Uses Oura to Redefine Resilience and Avoid Burnout
The world's most decorated Paralympic snowboarder shares how Oura empowers her to trust her body, prioritize rest, and prepare to compete for Team USA at Milano Cortina 2026.
How the Daylight Saving Time Change Impacts Sleep, According to Oura Data
What does Oura Member data reveal about the effects of Daylight Saving Time changes on sleep, activity, and more? Explore the analysis and learn how to offset the effects.
All About Your Resting Heart Rate
Find out what your resting heart rate tells you about your health, how Oura measures it, and how to improve yours.
3 Evidence-Based Ways to Manage Anxiety
Explore the science behind anxiety and how it impacts your brain, plus three neuroscience-based strategies to find relief.
The January Jolt: How Do Oura Members’ Health Metrics Change in the New Year?
Oura data reveals a significant rise in Resilience and workout consistency this January. Discover how Oura Members are turning resolutions into lasting lifestyle shifts.
What Is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
Your heart rate variability (HRV) is a great indicator of how adaptable your body is, and it can help you detect stress and other health problems. Below, discover the answer to the question “What’s a good HRV?”