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Welcome
to the club!
Getting your period for the first time can feel scary, embarrassing or even confusing due to the lack of education and stigma around it. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s talk about it!
Menarche (MEH-nar-kee)
Menarche is the medical term for the first menstrual period. It occurs during puberty, typically between the ages of 10 and 16. It happens without warning but there are some signs that might indicate it could take place soon:
breasts usually start to bud 2-2.5 years before your first period
breasts usually start to bud 2-2.5 years before your first period
the growth of pubic hairs
more white-ish fluid in your vagina and your underwear
a change in your body shape and fat distribution
a change in your body shape and fat distribution
All these changes are completely normal and can be exciting yet overwhelming at the same time. Don’t be afraid to talk to a trusted person about how it feels and ask questions about what to expect.
Please, repeat with us
Periods are normal
TIP 1
There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Periods are a biological function and an important part of your reproductive health.
TIP 1
There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Periods are a biological function and an important part of your reproductive health.
TIP 2
If you don’t have a pad or tampon handy, you can momentarily use folded-up toilet paper.
TIP 2
If you don’t have a pad or tampon handy, you can momentarily use folded-up toilet paper.
TIP 3
Society will make you feel like staining your underwear or pants is embarrassing but it has happened to all of us. If you can’t change right away, wrap a sweater or jacket around your waist.
TIP 3
Society will make you feel like staining your underwear or pants is embarrassing but it has happened to all of us. If you can’t change right away, wrap a sweater or jacket around your waist.
TIP 4
Removing period blood: Rinse the stain with cold water asap. Don't let it dry and avoid putting it under hot water or in the dryer as the heat will set the stain.
TIP 4
Removing period blood: Rinse the stain with cold water asap. Don't let it dry and avoid putting it under hot water or in the dryer as the heat will set the stain.
TIP 5
If your period is mildly painful or feels uncomfortable try using a heating pad or over the counter painkillers. Unbearable pain, however, isn’t normal and you should visit your doctor.
TIP 5
If your period is mildly painful or feels uncomfortable try using a heating pad or over the counter painkillers. Unbearable pain, however, isn’t normal and you should visit your doctor.
TIP 6
When it comes to period products, you can choose from pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear. Take your time to explore and find the option that fits your needs best.
TIP 6
When it comes to period products, you can choose from pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear. Take your time to explore and find the option that fits your needs best.
I got my first period, now what?
The first period marks the start of your menstrual cycle, a natural monthly(ish) occurrence in which hormonal changes occur to prepare your body for pregnancy. The cycle is measured from the first day of a period to the day before the next period. The length of the menstrual cycle varies from person to person, but anything between 21 to 35 days is considered typical.
During the first few years of your menstrual cycle, your period might not always come at the same time or show up with the same symptoms. As you get older, the menstrual cycle usually becomes more regular and it’ll be easier to know what’s “normal” for you.
Throughout the cycle you will experience hormonal changes that will impact your mood, sleep, sex drive, motivation and more. Sounds like a lot, we know, but the key to not being overwhelmed by these changes is to understand and anticipate them. Tracking your cycle is an important first step to recognizing how your body and mind change from period to period.
During the first few years of your menstrual cycle, your period might not always come at the same time or show up with the same symptoms. As you get older, the menstrual cycle usually becomes more regular and it’ll be easier to know what’s “normal” for you.
Throughout the cycle you will experience hormonal changes that will impact your mood, sleep, sex drive, motivation and more. Sounds like a lot, we know, but the key to not being overwhelmed by these changes is to understand and anticipate them.
Welcome
to the club!
Getting your period for the first time can feel scary, embarrassing or even confusing due to the lack of education and stigma around it. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s talk about it!
Menarche (MEH-nar-kee)
Menarche is the medical term for the first menstrual period. It occurs during puberty, typically between the ages of 10 and 16. It happens without warning but there are some signs that might indicate it could take place soon:
breasts usually start to bud 2-2.5 years before your first period
the growth of pubic hairs
more white-ish fluid in your vagina and your underwear
a change in your body shape and fat distribution
All these changes are completely normal and can be exciting yet overwhelming at the same time. Don’t be afraid to talk to a trusted person about how it feels and ask questions about what to expect.
Please, repeat with us
Periods are normal
TIP 1
There’s nothing to be ashamed of. Periods are a biological function and an important part of your reproductive health.
TIP 2
If you don’t have a pad or tampon handy, you can momentarily use folded-up toilet paper.
TIP 3
Society will make you feel like staining your underwear or pants is embarrassing but it has happened to all of us. If you can’t change right away, wrap a sweater or jacket around your waist.
TIP 4
Removing period blood: Rinse the stain with cold water asap. Don't let it dry and avoid putting it under hot water or in the dryer as the heat will set the stain.
TIP 5
If your period is mildly painful or feels uncomfortable try using a heating pad or over the counter painkillers. Unbearable pain, however, isn’t normal and you should visit your doctor.
TIP 6
When it comes to period products, you can choose from pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and period underwear. Take your time to explore and find the option that fits your needs best.
I got my first period, now what?
The first period marks the start of your menstrual cycle, a natural monthly(ish) occurrence in which hormonal changes occur to prepare your body for pregnancy. The cycle is measured from the first day of a period to the day before the next period. The length of the menstrual cycle varies from person to person, but anything between 21 to 35 days is considered typical.
During the first few years of your menstrual cycle, your period might not always come at the same time or show up with the same symptoms. As you get older, the menstrual cycle usually becomes more regular and it’ll be easier to know what’s “normal” for you.
Throughout the cycle you will experience hormonal changes that will impact your mood, sleep, sex drive, motivation and more. Sounds like a lot, we know, but the key to not being overwhelmed by these changes is to understand and anticipate them.