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Look for eco-friendly alternatives by brands such as Natracare or Flo. The latter's natural bamboo and organic cotton tampons are even accompanied by a plant-based sugarcane applicator (and 5% of their profit goes to support women's charities). Regular exercise, eating a healthy, balanced diet (potentially with small meals every two to three hours), seven to eight hours of sleep per night, reducing everyday stress with yoga or meditation, taking pain relief, such as ibuprofen or paracetamol if suitable for you*, and keeping a diary of your symptoms for at least two to three menstrual cycles can be helpful. These are used in the same way as non-organic but rather than being composed of plastic, both the absorbent body and the string are made out of organic cotton or natural bamboo, which can be composted. They can come with or without a cardboard applicator. Those without applicators are wrapped in a widely recyclable BPA-free plastic; a legal requirement for women's health.

There are also absorbent pants designed specifically for incontinence issues, which might be better suited to your needs and offer similar benefits. Increasingly brands are diversifying their ranges to better serve each issue. If the egg is not fertilised, the lining of the womb is not needed, so therefore breaks down and bleeds through the vagina. It takes around 28 days for the lining to build up and break down." Guidance says that it's totally hygienic to wear a pair of period pants for 10-12 hours, as long as you are wearing the correct pair for you. What are the sustainability benefits of using period pants? Ultimately, it’s about figuring out what types of exercise work for you at different stages of your cycle. ‘If you want to go on a run, it may be a good idea to keep it lower intensity during menstruation,’ she suggests. When starting to design period underwear, Ruby Raut, CEO and co-founder of WUKA, envisaged what a teen would need in school. So, she asked Cath what the ideal first period kit for teens would look like:Schools and colleges then choose how the products are made available to pupils. Some have them in the welfare room, others in toilets. Some organise drop-in sessions where learners can go to collect products. I don’t think my school/college offers this – what should I do?

Simply put: yes. "It’s important to be aware that once you start your periods you will also start to ovulate and or produce eggs," explains Dr Ameen. "In some girls, ovulation can start before the first period." Take a few calming breaths to help the muscles in the vagina to relax and avoid trying it for the first time when you’re in a rush. Feels comfortable (53%)* ' Would definitely recommend. Periods are so much more comfortable with them. I don't have to worry about leaks and can wear at work. It feels like I'm not on my period.' However, we have concerns about this, as it's largely unnecessary if you follow standard hygiene procedures, and, while more research is needed, some studies have raised concerns about potential health impacts of silver in these forms, including affecting the 'good' bacteria in your vaginal microbiome which could make you more susceptible to infection. Taking simple painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen if suitable for you*, is usually enough," explains Dr Ameen, with Sarah also advising using a hot water bottle and wearing comfortable clothing for mild pain.Many parents do because they don’t know how to explain it. When you think about periods, that’s when our parents first had ‘the talk’ with us, so some parents see puberty and periods as being the time when they then have to go and have that awkward conversation themselves. Also, they might not have talked to their kids about sex. We also want to explain periods in a way that doesn’t scare our kids. All state-funded schools (including primary schools with Year 5 pupils and above) and DfE-funded 16-19 education organisations in England are eligible to access the scheme. How does the scheme work? READ MORE: How To Tailor Your Skincare To The Different Stages Of Your Menstrual Cycle Can you wear period pants all day and how often should you change them?

Young people aged 19 and under can get free period products at educational institutions under a government scheme. So if you can’t afford them, or for other reasons including if you’ve forgotten to bring any with you, or unexpectedly come onto your period, you still have options. Our trusty panel of testers set aside their usual running attire and tried a selection of period-proof shorts and leggings during their time of the month.While it’s always good to be prepared and to have suitable menstrual products available, the NHS advises that, as a rough guide, as well as growing underarm and pubic hair, typically, you'll start your periods about two years after your breasts start growing and around a year after getting white vaginal discharge. If you feel well enough, there are no issues playing sports," advises Dr Ameen. "Using tampons rather than sanitary pads can often make swimming and exercise more comfortable."