There are few things more a) mortifying and b) irritating than getting your period when you least expect it. Some women have got their flow down pat and pencil it into their diaries as they would their friends birthdays. Other still have no clue how to figure all of it out and are often left with a ‘surprise’ once a month.

Luckily the clever folk of the digital world have designed mobile device apps, which leave us little excuse to not have our Tampax Compak tampons packed in our handbags and at the ready.

Here are our pick of the Top 3 apps available:

Name: Period Tracker Lite

This clever app calculates when your next period is due in the touch of a button. It will also track your ovulation days and allows you to record your mood, weight and temperature in a simple, easy to use interface. You can also export all the info to email should you need it for doctors visits. How clever is that?

Name: Clue Period Tracker

Period Tracker is a no-nonsense app that will predict the dates of your next period, your PMS symptoms and the days you’re more likely to fall pregnant. The icon looks subtle and discreet on your phone and there’s also an option to get reminders of when your period is due. This app is so simple to use and if you’re after a no frills period tracker then this is for you.

Name: Glow Period Calendar and Tracker

Suited for those who simply want to track their periods, fall pregnant (or not), or keep up-to-date with their reproductive health, this app is a one stop shop. Users are provided with daily health tips and tricks for combating the side effects of menstruation while also enabling them to join a community of women going through the same thing. Try it today!

BB Beauties, how do you keep track of your period? Share your tips and tricks below or in our Tampax Beauty Diaries!