What to Do When You Get Your First Period: At Home or School
Just got your first period? It’s a completely normal sign that your body is growing up, and it’s almost always lighter, shorter,…
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Empowerment
Stories, perspectives, and resources to help you advocate and make you more confident about your body and menstrual health choices.
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Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPS
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Periods in the Early Teenage Years: What Is Normal
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSIn the first few years after menarche, cycle length and flow can shift month to month, and that’s expected for most teens.…
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Busting Period Myths: Understanding Menstruation through Facts
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSBusting 16 common myths about pain, pregnancy, hygiene, exercise, cycle length, and birth control with clear, evidence-based answers.
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Menstrual Hygiene – A Complete Guide to a Healthy Period
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSPads, tampons, cups, and period underwear each come with their own rules. Here’s a judgment-free guide to changing them safely, staying comfortable,…
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Menstrual Awareness: What Your Period Can Tell You
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSMenstrual awareness is not about hitting 28 days exactly or chasing a textbook cycle. Learn what to track and when a change…
