Wearables for Women: Helpful Hype or Wellness Must-Have?

Let’s be honest, most of us already feel like we’re tracking everything. Steps. Sleep. Periods. Screen time. Mood swings (mentally, at least). So, when wearables promise to “optimise” our lives, it’s fair to ask: Do we really need another device telling us how we slept?

And yet many women are quietly finding wearables genuinely helpful (not for perfection, but for awareness).

At their best, wearables offer insight, not judgement. They help us notice patterns we might otherwise miss: why we’re exhausted even after eight hours of sleep, how stress shows up physically, or why some weeks feel harder than others. For women especially whose energy, hormones and stress levels naturally fluctuate, that context can be empowering.

At She Said Club, we’re big on tools that support women, not pressure them. One of our own, Naomh, swears by her Samsung Ring and Watch combo, using them mainly to monitor sleep quality and stress levels. No obsession with closing rings or hitting arbitrary goals, just gentle check-ins that help her adjust workouts, workdays and rest when needed. That’s the sweet spot.

But wearables aren’t perfect. Before you add one to your cart, here’s the real talk. Wearables shine when it comes to long-term patterns. Unlike a one-off health check, they show trends over weeks or months, how sleep changes around your cycle, how stress spikes during busy periods, or how recovery improves when you prioritise rest.

They can also be motivating in a low-key way. A nudge to wind down earlier. A reminder that stress is creeping up. Data becomes a conversation starter with yourself, not a rulebook.

Design has come a long way too. Rings and minimalist watches feel more like jewellery than gym gear, making them easier to wear consistently.

Accuracy isn’t perfect. Most wearables aren’t medical devices, so they’re best for directional insight, not diagnosis. Privacy matters too, reproductive and health data is deeply personal, and not all platforms are equally transparent about how it’s stored or used.

And then there’s the mental load. Too much tracking can tip into anxiety, especially if you start chasing “perfect” scores. If a wearable makes you feel worse about your body, it’s doing the opposite of its job.

Wearables can be powerful tools, if you’re in control. They’re there to inform, not dictate. Whether you’re tracking sleep like Naomh, keeping an eye on stress, or simply getting curious about your body, the goal is the same: more self-awareness, less self-pressure.

Because wellness isn’t about hitting perfect numbers, it’s about feeling good in your own rhythm!