What is the darker bead for?
A. The darker bead on the CycleBeads is to help a woman know if her cycle is shorter than 26 days. CycleBeads are most appropriate for women who have cycles between 26 and 32 days long. If a woman starts her period before she puts the band on the dark bead, she has had a cycle that is shorter than 26 days. If that happens more than once in one year, then she should consider another alternative to meet her family planning needs. Q.
