11/21/2025
Why Women Should Absolutely Be Cold Plunging:
There’s a lot of noise online claiming women should avoid cold plunges… but the science and the lived experience say otherwise. Here’s what’s actually happening when women get in the ice:
1. Your hormones calm down instead of spiraling
Cold exposure lowers stress hormones like cortisol *one of the biggest disruptors of estrogen and progesterone balance. When cortisol drops, your entire cycle becomes easier to manage. Mood swings, energy dips, emotional overwhelm… all of it becomes more stable.
2. Your metabolism responds differently (in a good way)
Women naturally have more brown fat (your built-in metabolic booster). Cold plunging activates it, helping your body burn more energy, regulate blood sugar, and build metabolic resilience. Women don’t just tolerate the cold; they actually get more metabolic benefit from it.
3. Your mood shifts faster than almost any other wellness practice
Cold exposure triggers norepinephrine and endorphins. These neurochemicals are tied to mood, focus, and emotional resilience. Many women feel more grounded after a plunge than after a workout, meditation session, or therapy appointment.
So should women cold plunge?
If anything, women benefit from cold immersion in ways that are unique to their biology. More balance. More resilience. More emotional stability. More metabolic support.
Take the plunge for yourself. Book your next session with us and experience the shift firsthand. Not ready to book, stop by and let us show you around. 💙
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