First Periods, First Impressions: What We Should Really Be Teaching Girls

Most girls are handed a pad, a whisper, and a "good luck." We can do better than that. Her first cycle shouldn't feel like a silent emergency—it should feel like a rite of power. The old-school hush-hush approach? We’re done with that. But their first period should be more than a warning—it should be a welcome.

Cycle health starts with understanding, not embarrassment. Teaching teens how their bodies work, what to expect, and how to care for themselves gives them power early.

That means hormone-safe supplements, clean comfort products, and real-talk education.

How This Shows Up: Your daughter asks if a tampon will hurt. She's nervous about school. Her body is changing, but she's unsure what that means. She doesn't need silence—she needs support.

Our FlowEdge kits are here to make sure every first cycle feels informed, supported, and celebrated.