Vaginal Health: Period Tips & Advice

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How WUKA Helps Girls Stay in Sport - Period
Because every flow (and every girl) counts. We’ve all heard the stat: 1 in 3 girls drops out of sport during puberty. But here’s the part we don’t talk about... Read more...
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Early Puberty: How to Support Girls Who Start Their Periods Young
One day they’re climbing trees and collecting stickers - the next, they’re asking for a bra and wondering why their pants feel damp. Puberty can arrive early, and when it... Read more...
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Why Period Poverty Is a Mental Health Issue
🩸 Because it’s not just about pads and tampons. It’s about what happens when someone can’t afford them. When we talk about period poverty, we usually talk about access to... Read more...
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Neurodivergent Teens, Periods & Puberty: What You Need to Know
Puberty is loud. Periods are messy. And for neurodivergent teens? That volume’s cranked all the way up. In this guest post, we’re joined by Bonnie Lambert, LMFT - a Psychiatric... Read more...
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Puberty and Mental Health: What Every Parent Should Know
Let’s talk about something that gets left out of the puberty talk way too often: mental health. We prep kids for periods, body hair, and the awkward deodorant phase -... Read more...
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Cycle Syncing for Beginners: How to Set Goals with Your Hormones in Mind
Ever made a goal, smashed it for a week, then crashed and wondered what went wrong? You’re not lazy. You’re not inconsistent. You’re not “bad at routine.” You’re probably just... Read more...
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When Periods Come Too Soon: A GP’s Guide to Navigating Early Puberty
Let’s face it - no one’s expecting their 7-year-old to ask for deodorant or get emotional over a spot. When puberty comes early, it can feel like childhood got cut... Read more...
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The Truth About Period Poverty in the UK – and What You Can Do
Let’s get one thing straight: periods are normal. Period products? Essential. So why are thousands of people in the UK still forced to choose between buying pads or paying for... Read more...
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When Your Mood Dips with Your Cycle: Let’s Talk Periods and Mental Health
Hormones and Mental Health: You’re Not “Too Sensitive” Ever felt like you’re spiralling over something tiny right before your period? Or that your emotions come crashing down like a wave... Read more...
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From Ballet to Bleeding: How Dancers Navigate Periods and Performance
Let’s be real: there’s nothing graceful about trying to nail choreography when your uterus feels like it’s staging a protest. Whether you’re rehearsing for a show or stretching through fatigue,... Read more...
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From Pads to Period Pants: Why More Teens Are Making the Switch
Let’s be real - pads can feel bulky, itchy, and like a constant worry about leaks. That awkward shuffle? The fear of standing up at school? Yeah, we’ve all been... Read more...
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What Teens Need To Know About Hormones
Let’s be real: puberty can feel like someone shook up your insides and forgot to tell you why. One day you’re fine. The next, you’re crying at a pasta advert,... Read more...