Period Basics

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.

Learn More 724202140643 169

How to Prepare for Your First Period

Getting your first period can be exciting, nerve-wracking and confusing all at once. No matter which combination of emotions you’re feeling, there’s no need to worry!

Learn More 7232021102702 113

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...

Learn More 723202172103 158

How Strong is that Period Cramp Anyway?

Simone Giertz explains in a humorous but engaging way.

Learn More 722202175754 0

How Does A Menstrual Cycle work?

Check out Simone Giertz’s menstruation machine as she helps young women demystify the amazing process their body goes through.

Learn More 722202175530 0

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.

Learn More 7202021115017 125

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...

Learn More 7202021111042 1041

My First Period Guide

Your first period isn’t something you need to hide. This guide is full of useful information and FAQs to help you understand and manage your first period.

Learn More 716202190457 4

Can PMS make you pee a lot?

Peer Answer: I haven’t run into the issue of peeing more than normal when I have PMS. Unfortunately, I have experienced the symptoms of a bladder infection. I’m not sure whether or not your peeing a lot is related...

Learn More 78202181943 55

How To Get Out Period Stains

Period stains can be a nightmare, but your favorite pants or panties don’t have to look like a crime scene forever!

Learn More 6222021112511 29

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

Your period is an indicator of overall health and wellness. Get to know why it's important to track it and understand your symptoms.

Learn More 69202131643 0

The (Amazing) Science Behind Periods

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

Learn More 69202131643 55

Talking to an Adult About Your Period

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

Learn More 69202131643 282

Vaginal Health: What's Normal? What Isn't?

Learn more about why vaginal and reproductive health is just as important as any other aspect of your physical wellness.

Learn More 69202131643 2

My Period Isn't the Same as Hers

No two periods are the same. Learn how they can vary from woman to woman.

Learn More 69202131642 36

I feel like I cry more easily on my period. I feel like just renting sad movies and bawling my eyes out. Is this bad?

Peer Answer: Sounds like PMS to me. I get a little overemotional around my period too. I just go with it because every now and then I just need a good cry. Sometimes my body knows just what I need even if it does...

Learn More 69202131638 3

How early is too early to have PMS symptoms before your period? How early is normal?

Peer Answer: As we like to say on this panel, when it comes to periods, nothing is ever “normal.” And that, of course, includes our good pal PMS. My PMS starts about five days prior to my period’s start and the...

Learn More 69202131637 5

Puberty 101

Puberty is something everyone goes through. The Puberty 101 guide provides useful information to help you understand the changes your body is going through as you become an adult.

Learn More 329202122630 0