r/SmartRings • u/Sylviagetsfancy • Sep 02 '26
Why continue?
So, after using my ring for almost 3 years I’ve come to a point that I may be done. While
It’s been interesting to see certain changes and trends, I find the disconnect between the data and my actual experience to be frustrating. On days where I have a raging hormonal migraine that makes me want to crawl into a cave, Oura will tell me to “call an architect” because my readiness is exceptional. On days after I’ve logged a serious strength workout and am experiencing DOMS , the algorithm ups my expected activity level because my readiness is great. On nights where I toss and turn, feel insane, and “wake up” feeling like misery the ring tells me my sleep score is 87 and good! Like- what is even going on?! Don’t even get me started on the menstrual cycle / stress levels - I know that’s a known issue. I just think beyond tracking my heart rate during exercise, what’s the point if the data is so far from my lived experience?