to period supplies?!
Renewing Dignity whose mission is to provide period supplies
to women and girls in Northeast Florida who can’t afford them. This health and safety issue is linked to using substitute products, stretching product usage, and missing work, school and similar events.
"The Color of the period blood means something about my health."
The blood can be bright red or dark red, it can even look brown. All of these are normal. The color only reflects the amount of time it took from the blood to travel from the inside of the uterus to where you can see it.
"I can’t get pregnant if I have sex on my period.”
If your periods are regular you are unlikely to get pregnant during your period. If they are unpredictable, bleeding may happen when you can get pregnant.
“My period will sync up with my friend’s when we hang out together.”
False! It may seem like it, but it’s just coincidence.
“It’s normal for my cramps to hurt so bad that I have to miss school.”
That’s not normal! If cramps are that severe you should see a doctor.
“It’s a bad thing if birth control makes my period lighter or go away.”
This is not unhealthy. Some birth control methods prevent the build up of the uterine lining.
"Tampons hurt if I'm using them for the first time."
Tampons shouldn’t hurt. If they do, they may not be inserted correctly.
“Period blood is dirty blood.”
False. Period blood is normal blood.
“Having a period is embarrassing.”
Periods are normal and nothing to be embarrassed about.
“It’s normal to only get my period every few months.”
Periods should come every 25–35 days. If not, see a doctor.
“Tampons and pads are the only products I can use.”
Other options include menstrual cups and absorbent underwear.
“If I have cramps, I can’t work out.”
Exercise can actually help relieve cramps.
“Taking medicine is the only way to relieve cramps.”
Heating pads, warm baths, and exercise can also help.
