๐ธ MHM Talk ยท 30 mins
Your Period,
Your Power ๐
A quick, honest, no-shame conversation about something every girl experiences โ and every girl deserves to understand.
For girls aged 13โ18 ยท Tap โถ below to begin
๐ฎ Let's warm up!
Quick Question
Before We Start ๐
Raise your hand if your period has ever surprised you at the worst possible moment โ class, sports, your favourite outfitโฆ
(Almost every hand goes up โ and that's the point.)
๐ฏ True or False?
Think you know your period?
Let's find out ๐ค
1. "You can NEVER get pregnant during your period."
๐ก FALSE โ if your cycle is short it's possible. Always stay informed!
2. "Period blood is dirty blood."
๐ก FALSE โ it's your uterus lining shedding naturally. Clean, normal, healthy!
3. "Every girl's cycle is exactly 28 days."
๐ก FALSE โ 21โ35 days is all normal. Every body is different!
๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Raise your hand if...
You've experienced any of these? ๐๐ฝ
Tap the ones that hit home!
๐ฐ Period stained my clothes
๐ Painful cramps in class
๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ No pad at the wrong time
๐ค Teased about periods
๐ถ Didn't know what was happening
๐ Missed school because of periods
You are not alone. That's why this conversation matters. ๐
๐ What actually IS a period?
Your Body is
Sending You a Message
Your period is your body saying: "My reproductive system is healthy and working."
๐๏ธOnce a Month
Every 21โ35 days. Your body, your schedule!
โฑ๏ธ3โ7 Days
Some days lighter, some heavier โ both normal.
๐ช๐ฝA Sign of Strength
Not a weakness. Just your body doing its thing.
๐ฟ 3 Simple Hygiene Tips
Stay Fresh,
Clean & Confident โจ
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Change your pad every 4โ6 hours
Even if it looks clean โ prevents infections and bad odour.
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Clean with water + mild soap
No harsh chemicals. Your body knows how to clean itself!
- ๐๏ธ
Dispose pads properly
Wrap and bin it. Never flush โ it blocks toilets for everyone.
๐ซ Myth Busting Time!
3 Things People Get
Completely Wrong
Tap each card to reveal the truth ๐๐ฝ
Tap to reveal โจ
โ Myth
"Girls shouldn't bathe during their period."
โ
Truth
You should actually bathe more โ it keeps you clean and comfortable!
Tap to reveal โจ
โ Myth
"Getting your period means you're ready for sex or marriage."
โ
Truth
It only means your body is developing. You are not ready โ full stop.
Tap to reveal โจ
โ Myth
"Reusable pads are unhygienic."
โ
Truth
Safe when washed with soap, dried in sunlight, and stored cleanly.
๐ Today's Gift for You
You're Getting
Reusable Pads! ๐ธ
Stay comfortable, confident, and prepared every single month.
๐งผWash with soap
Clean water + mild soap after each use.
โ๏ธDry in sunlight
Sun kills bacteria. Air dry fully before storing.
๐ฆStore cleanly
Keep in a clean, dry pouch or container.
Eco-friendly ๐ฑ ยท Budget-friendly ๐ฐ ยท Body-friendly ๐
๐จ Know when to ask for help
Your Period
Shouldn't Feel Like This
If you experience ANY of these for a long time โ talk to a trusted adult, nurse, or health worker:
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Very painful cramps that stop you doing normal things
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Unusually heavy bleeding โ soaking through pads very quickly
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Irregular periods that disappear or become unpredictable for months
Asking for help is smart โ not shameful. ๐
๐ Remember This Always
Your Period
Does NOT Define You.
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It is NOT shameful
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It is NOT dirty
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It is NOT a reason to miss school
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It is NOT a weakness
Periods don't pause greatness.
Go to school. Play sports. Chase your dreams. Every single day of the month. ๐
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Thank You,
Queens!
You came in knowing something. You're leaving knowing even more.
Now share this with another girl who needs to hear it. ๐ธ
Questions? Talk to:
Your teacher ยท School nurse ยท A trusted adult at home