What Period Products Can I Use?
A simple guide to different period products, including pads, period pants, tampons, menstrual cups and discs, and how to choose what feels right for you.
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Period Products
A calm, practical guide to pads, period pants, tampons, menstrual cups, leaks, changing products and throwing products away. Learn what each product does and choose what feels safe and comfortable for you.
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Pads Explained
A simple guide to what pads are, how they work, how to use them, when to change them, and what to do if they feel uncomfortable.
Read thisPeriod Pants Explained
A simple guide to period pants, including how they work, how to use them, how to wash them and when to ask for help with leaks or comfort.
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A careful, age-appropriate guide to what tampons are, where they go, how to use them safely, and why you never have to use one if you do not want to.
Read thisMenstrual Cups Explained
A simple guide to menstrual cups, including what they are, how they collect blood, why they take practice, and how to use them safely.
Read thisHow Often Should I Change Period Products?
A practical guide to changing period products safely, including what to check, how to change safely, and when to change sooner.
Read thisWhat If I Leak?
A reassuring guide to period leaks, including what to do in the moment, how to clean up, how to ask for help, and how to reduce leaks next time.
Read thisHow Do I Throw Period Products Away?
A simple guide to disposing of period products safely and kindly, including what goes in the bin, what never goes in the toilet, and how to handle reusable products.
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Open sectionIf you are worried: 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.