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The positive effects of a mindfulness meditation practice are usually, for most people, subtle at first. Which means, it can be hard to notice immediate benefits for the first few…

If you think your preteen or teen is going to get your period soon, try to remind them to wear an underwear liner or their period underwear in preparation and…

Bleeding through your pants is something that has likely happened at some point to just about everyone who has a period. That means if it happens to your preteen or…

If your preteen or teen is out and stains their underwear or clothing, give them the tip that they can simply place some folded toilet paper over the stain or…

Going through puberty and getting their first period can be challenging for anyone, and being transgender adds another emotional layer to that. It can be confusing and stressful when what…

If your preteen or teen is the first to get their period, let them know that it’s up to them if they want to share this with their friends or…

Absolutely! There are certain period products that work really well for swimming including tampons and menstrual cups. Usually, the water pressure decreases their flow while they are swimming, so wearing…

Due to hormonal changes, some people experience food cravings in the days leading up to their period. If your preteen or teen is hungry, encourage them to eat! Remind them…

No. Make sure your preteen or teen understands that they can only use one tampon at a time. If they’re worried that their flow is too heavy, have them use…

Sometimes when inserting their tampon or cup your preteen or teen may feel that they just can’t seem to get it in the correct place, or it just doesn’t feel…

It can be helpful when teaching your preteen or teen about tampon insertion and removal to let them know that there may be a time when they can’t find their…

No. It’s not recommended to leave a tampon in overnight or for more than 8 hours. Toxic Shock or TSS is a severe but rare condition that can occur from…

First, remind them to stay calm. Toxic Shock or TSS is a severe but rare condition that can occur from a bacterial infection. It occurs in about 1 in 100,000…

It is normal for any menstruator to experience some PMS (premenstrual syndrome) before and during their period. PMS is caused by the changes in their hormones throughout your monthly cycle…

Most people have experienced PMS symptoms during their period, but the good part is that they can be managed while you are having them and they go away after the…

In the first few years, it’s normal for your preteen or teen’s menstrual cycle (the time from day 1 of one period to day 1 of the next period) to…

Yes, their first period is a sign that their body is changing, and that it’s now possible for them to get pregnant. For a pregnancy to happen, a sperm cell…

The average volume of menstrual blood is only between 3-8 tablespoons for your entire period. During their period, they may have some light days when they’re barely bleeding at all,…

The best way for your preteen or teen to keep their vagina and vulva clean is to wash the Labia Majora (outer lips) and the outer portions of the Labia…

Many health professionals recommend talking with them before they begin going through the actual changes of puberty. Reasons for talking before these events include: To prepare your young person for…