Practical Prep
Get what you need to stay prepared, comfortable, and confident during your cycle, including products and kits, tips on cramps, mood, activity, and planning.
Check out our suggested items for your tween or teen to have at the ready.
Mental Health + Mood
Manage PMS and emotional shifts with practical strategies.
Find out about the most current menstrual hygiene products and how to choose what works for you!
Staying Active
Keep moving and participating in your life fully while on your period.
Cramps + Comfort
Grab some simple tips to ease discomfort and feel your best.
Tracking + Planning
Predict cycles, pack smart, and avoid surprises.
Ideas For Backpack Period Kits -1-2 panty liners -1-2 tween/teen pads -1 pair of clean, rolled up underwear (in case of clothing stains/quick change needs) -1 pair of clean, rolled up black leggings (in case of clothing stains/quick change needs) -plastic bag for discreet disposal -fun extras: lip gloss, hair ties/scrunchy, chocolate, snack
Product Choices There are so many more choices these days! Considerations for you: do you prefer organic or synthetic materials? Does your flow change day to day (do you need a variety of flow coverages?) Are you planning to be active in sports or activities? Does your flow change when you sleep? Consider multiple options for various times of day! -Pads: teen/tween sizes, variety of flow coverage, even pocket-sized that fold out! Don't forget there are also reusable pads (think cloth diapers) if you choose. Look for organic vs synthetic materials, scented vs unscented. -Tampons: organic vs synthetic, a variety of sizes and shapes, applicators vs no applicators, multipacks or single-coverage packs -Period Underwear: various sizes, including teen/tween! Disposable vs reusable. Consider buying 2-3 pairs so you can wash and re-wear during one cycle. -Period Cups: sit inside the vaginal canal. Consider your size, whether you've had a baby or not, comfort level with material/flexibility, type of pull cord. You may want to try a variety of brands and types - sizes, flexibility of material, and shape of cup do matter and may impact your comfort! -Period Discs: Sit inside the widest part of the vaginal canal, just outside the cervix. Disposable or reusable. Some have a grip piece on the end to help you remove, some do not. Again, try variety of sizes/shapes until you find what you like! Consider getting disposable gloves to minimize soiling your hands
