Understanding
What happens when you get your first period?
A simple, friendly guide to your first period: what it is, the signs it may be coming, what it looks and feels like, and when to ask for help.
5 min read · 1 Oct 2026
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16 articles
Getting ready
How to prepare for your first period
A practical checklist so you feel calm and ready — what to pack, how to practise with a pad, and what to do if your period surprises you.
4 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Cycle basics
What is the menstrual cycle?
A simple guide to what the menstrual cycle is, how to count it, what a normal cycle looks like, and why tracking it is good for your health.
3 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Phases explained
The four phases of the menstrual cycle, explained
Menstruation, follicular, ovulation and luteal: what happens in your body in each phase, which hormones are in charge, and how each phase can feel.
4 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Using pads
How to use a sanitary pad correctly
A step-by-step guide to putting on, changing and disposing of a pad comfortably and hygienically — plus tips to avoid leaks and rashes.
3 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Day vs night
Day pads vs night pads: what’s the difference?
Why many people use a longer pad at night, how to choose between day and night sizes, and simple tips for a leak-free night’s sleep.
3 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Understanding flow
Light, regular or heavy? Understanding your flow
How to tell what kind of flow you have, what colours and clots mean, and the clear signs that heavy bleeding is worth checking with a doctor.
3 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Choosing a size
Choosing the right pad size for each day
How to match pad length to your flow and your day — and how to use the four PIAX sizes, from light days to overnight.
2 min read · 1 Oct 2026
Why it happens
Why do period cramps happen?
Understand why period pain happens, what is normal and what isn’t, and simple, proven ways to manage cramps during your period.
4 min read · 1 Oct 2026
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