Periods
There's a lot of stigma surrounding periods but there doesn't have to be! It's something that half the world’s population will have to deal with at some point in their life. You're not alone and here we answer many of the common questions...
Plus, from the start of the 2018/19 academic term, all Schools, Colleges and Universities in Scotland started to provide access to free period products. Period products include things like tampons, sanitary pads/towels and panty liners. It also includes reusable products such as menstrual cups and reusable towels/pads.
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All Schools, Colleges & Universities in Scotland to Provide Free Period Products
From the start of the 2018/19 academic term, all schools, colleges and universities in Scotland will provide access to free sanitary products.
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What are Periods?
You might have heard about periods, either from friends or family members who have had them, tv shows and movies, or in your PSE classes at school. Here we explain what they are and how they impact your body.
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Periods: What Should I Use?
Ugh, periods are annoying enough but it can be so confusing deciding between all of the period products available. Read our info on how the different products work to decide which is best for you.
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VIDEO: Should You Stop Wearing Tampons?
In this video ASAP Science explore the pros and cons of using tampons vs the more environmentally friendly and reusable menstrual cup.
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Is My Period Normal?
Periods put your body through a LOT every month, so it's normal to ask if everything you're going through is what is supposed to happen! We answer some of your most common questions, and let you know when it's worth getting something looked into.
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Period Myths Busted
Periods might seem a bit scary and mysterious at times and you might have heard some pretty odd things about what you can and can't do while menstruating. Don't worry, periods are normal and we're busting eight common myths about them.
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What if I Get My Period on Holiday?
It's that time of the month and you're on holiday, oh no! We answer everything you need to know about delaying your period, what to do if you're going swimming and how to best deal with that sore stomach on holiday.
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VIDEO: Access to Reusable Sanitary Products
In this video, Community Food Initiatives North East run through some options for reusable sanitary products. CFINE are running a Scottish Government pilot project to give access to sanitary products for people on low incomes, including reusable sanitary products.
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How to Deal with Your Period
All you need to know about periods and how to deal with them.
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How Does PMS Affect People?
Find out how PMS can affect you, and what you can do to help these symptoms.
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Our Research into Access to Sanitary Products in Scotland
We surveyed young people at the beginning of 2018 and asked them to share their experience of periods. Check out the report here.
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VIDEO: My First Period
Ellie, 14 and Bethany, 13, both from Shetland talk about their experiences of getting their first period and how they felt about the stigma surrounding menstruation.
