Women perform better in cognitive tests when menstruating, study finds

Science says women are smarter when they're on their periods

A new study published in the journal 'Neuropsychologia' found that participants had faster reaction times and made fewer errors when they were menstruating.

Women have better mental agility during periods: Study

A new study highlights that specific cognitive functions fluctuate during the menstrual cycle. Researchers emphasised the importance of understanding how brain and body changes throughout the month could help women adapt.

Menstruating women show faster, more accurate cognition: Study

A new study seems to upend conventional wisdom — and women's own perceptions of their abilities — by showing that women have faster and more accurate cognitive performance while they are on their period.

Women better at sport during period, study suggests

It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone between ovulation and menstruation.

Women on Their Periods Make Fewer Mistakes and Pay More Attention to Detail: New Study

Women perform better, make fewer mistakes and have faster response times when they are menstruating, according to a new study.

Women’s reaction times ‘better when they are on their periods’

Study adds to research into the link between the menstrual cycle and physical and mental performance