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Thursday, May 30, 2019Tips for Your Teen: How To Deal With Heavy PeriodsTeen have a heavy period and you don't know what to do about it? Don’t panic: Help your teen manage their heavy flow with this helpful guide.
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Thursday, May 16, 2019Exercising on Your Period: Why Your Teen Should Do It and TipsYes, your teen can play sports on their period. Here’s how to help them feel comfortable and prevent leaks while working out.
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Monday, Jan 28, 2019Parents' Guide: How To Prepare For Your Child's First PeriodGetting your first period can be a strange, scary and stressful time. However, being prepared can help make your first menstrual cycle just feel like the natural part of life that it is. Here's how to help your child prepare for their first period.
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Friday, Jan 11, 20197 Signs to Know When Your Child's Period is ComingGet to know the signs and symptoms of when your tween or teen's period is just around the corner so that you can prepare. Read on for our tips and tricks to prevent any period surprises, most especially leaks!
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Wednesday, Oct 3, 2018The Best Period Protection for Teen Dancers and GymnastsNot sure what to wear under your leotard during your period? Period-Proof Activewear has arrived (and it’s totally rooting for you).
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018Is Feeling Sick Before Your Period Normal? A Deep Dive Into ‘Period Colds’Teen experiencing flu-like symptoms during their period? Feeling nauseous or fatigued before their monthly cycle? They might have period sickness - learn more here.
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Wednesday, Aug 15, 2018Traditional Underwear vs. Period Underwear - How Period Panties WorkWhat is period underwear and how does it work? Scroll down to learn more about how it could improve your day-to-day life.
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Friday, Jul 6, 2018Step-by-Step Guide: How To Use A Tampon For The First TimeThese five simple steps will help your teen learn how to insert a tampon safely and make their first time fear-free.
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Wednesday, Jun 6, 2018Who Is Aunt Flo? Period Slang and Why Euphemisms MatterFrom “shark week” to “Aunt Flo,” there are a lot of ways to describe periods without using the actual word. Here’s why we shouldn’t shy away from calling periods by their proper name.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018What Differentiates PMDD From PMS? A Quick Guide to Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderPremenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder (PMDD) is closely related to PMS, but there are some key differences. Here we cover the symptoms, the feelings, and what you can do about it to help your teen.
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018The History of Periods: Medieval to Modern MenstruationWomen have experienced periods since before we fully evolved as a species. If you’ve ever wondered about women’s hygiene through history, you’ve come to the right place.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome &Can You Get It From A Tampon?Can your teen get toxic shock syndrome (TSS) from pads? We bust some of the common myths surrounding toxic shock syndrome and menstrual products.