I’m New to Periods
Start here if you want to understand what periods are, why they happen and common period words.
Explore sectionKids & Teens
Periods & Puberty
Simple, honest answers about periods, puberty, products, pain, leaks, school, emotions and asking for help. No shame. No panic. Just clear information.
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Ten sections
My First Period
What to do if your period starts, how to feel prepared and who you can tell.
Explore sectionPeriod Products
Pads, period pants, tampons, cups, discs and other products explained simply, without pressure.
Explore sectionPeriods at School
Help with toilets, leaks, PE, swimming, cramps and asking a teacher or school nurse for support.
Explore sectionBlood, Leaks and What’s Normal
Learn what period blood can look like, what leaks mean and when to tell someone.
Explore sectionPeriod Pain and Feeling Unwell
Some discomfort can happen, but severe pain, fainting, vomiting or symptoms that stop normal life should not be ignored.
Explore sectionMoods, Feelings and Body Changes
Puberty can affect your body, mood, skin, confidence and how you feel before or during your period.
Explore sectionTalking to Parents or Trusted Adults
Simple words for asking for products, privacy, support or a doctor’s appointment.
Explore sectionPrivacy, Shame and Period Myths
Periods are not dirty. This section clears up worries, myths and embarrassment.
Explore sectionWhen to Ask for Help
You do not have to wait until things feel really bad to speak to someone.
Explore sectionNot sure how to ask?
Ask Luma in your own words
You do not need the right words or the correct terms. Type your question the way you would say it out loud, and Luma will point you to a resource that explains it.
Talking to a trusted adult
You can also tell a parent, carer, teacher or school nurse. A short sentence is enough — you do not have to explain everything.
For grown-ups
Supporting a young person
For parents and carers
Guidance for adults supporting a young person with periods, puberty, pain, products and confidence.
Open parent guidanceFor schools
Practical support for dignity, toilet access, period products, pain, attendance and stigma-free education.
Open school resourcesWhen should I ask for help? This information helps you learn and prepare. It does not diagnose or replace advice from a doctor or nurse. If you feel very unwell, have severe pain, are bleeding very heavily, feel faint or something feels wrong, tell a trusted adult or get medical help straight away.