Everything You Need to Know About Periods!

Helping Parents Answer Puberty Questions

Navigating puberty can be challenging for both children and parents, but starting a clear line of communication is important in order to foster positive and healthy puberty experiences.

How to Prepare for Your First Period

Get to know what’s really happening with your body so you can approach your first period like a pro.

Knock, Knock, Who’s There? Your Period, to Tell You About Your Health and Wellness!

Know your normal. Learn how periods can be an indicators of your overall health and wellness.

Planning Ahead for Your Period

Understand the importance of tracking your period and avoid being caught off guard.

The Health Impacts of Period Poverty

Learn how period stigma disproportionately impacts low-income women and girls.

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Can I swim while I am on my period?

Peer Answer: Absolutely! There is no reason to miss out on hitting the beach with friends just because you're on your period. For the longest time I wasn't comfortable with the idea of swimming while I was on my...

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Talking to an Adult About Your Period

Talking to your mom or dad about your period doesn’t have to be awkward.

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All about Hormones During Your Period

Learn about the key hormone changes that make up your menstrual cycle and the physical and emotional changes that those hormones create.

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Can I take a shower when I have my period?

Peer Answer: Absolutely! You may even want to shower or bathe more often while on your period. I tend to take more baths just to relax and ease cramps. You might notice a little bit of blood dripping out if you...

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Embracing Your Period

Starting your period means going through a phase of physical and emotional adjustment. The more you know about periods and how to manage them, the easier it becomes to embrace them.

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The (Amazing) Science Behind Periods

Get to know your amazing body and the science behind how periods work.

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Find inspiration, tips and expert advice about periods.

Period Basics

From preparing for your first period to period myths, and everything in between. Learn more about what to expect with your period.

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Parents & Periods

Information to help you prepare for and support your daughter's journey into puberty.

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Period Prep

Understand the benefit of planning for your periods. Whether you're away from home, or just want to know what your body is telling you.

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Know Your Flow

Cramps got you down? Learn more about period symptoms, what's normal and how to stay positive during your period!

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Choosing Your Product

Choosing and using the right period products for you.

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Addressing Societal Issues
Around Periods

Learn more about period poverty and period stigma, and how you can help address these social issues.

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This is not intended to be medical advice. Everybody is different so please make sure to consult your physician if you're having issues. Do not delay or refrain from seeking professional medical advice from your physician because of something you have read on this site.

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Helping Parents Answer Puberty Questions

How to Prepare for Your First Period

Knock, Knock, Who’s There? Your Period, to Tell You About Your Health and Wellness!

Planning Ahead for Your Period

The Health Impacts of Period Poverty