You probably receive email/SMS reminders about your period or ovulation, but one great way to stay on top of your health is to set up a monthly self breast exam reminder, too.

According to Wikipedia, women should give themselves breast exams “at the same stage of their period every month to minimize changes due to the menstrual cycle. The recommended time is just after the end of the last period when the breasts are least likely to be swollen and tender.”

To encourage this very important routine, I’ve added an easy way to create a self breast exam reminder: just go to Reminders and click the ready-made reminder link.