Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. A first menstrual cycle usually occurs between the ages ...

Stay prepared with a period emergency kit. Learn what to pack for school, travel, and events. Avoid leaks & stay confident anytime, anywhere! Getting stained in public. No toilet nearby. Cramps ...

Let’s face it — periods can be a lot. The cramps, the mood swings, the sudden snack cravings, and of course, the eternal hunt for that one pad that won’t betray you. I’ve learned the hard way that ...

A Niskayuna 10-year-old girl is raising awareness of young girls getting their period and increasing access to period products. Ava Howland is empowering other girls like her. You could call Ava ...

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) - The Milwaukee Diaper Mission is packaging period kits for those in need for Period Poverty Awareness Week. Stocking up on period products is a necessary part of life. But, not ...

Let's be real: a period is no one's favorite time of the month. The menstruating body is going through a lot of sudden changes — many of which you might have forgotten since your high school health ...