ArticlePeriods
What is a normal period?
How long, how heavy, how often. What to expect in the first two years.
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Straight answers about periods and health, by age.
Written and reviewed with the foundation’s doctors. Available in Telugu and English.
VideoCups
Using a menstrual cup for the first time
Six minutes with Dr. Ramya Sowjanya. Folding, inserting, removing, cleaning.
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Ten common rules girls are told, and what doctors actually say.
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Cramps: what helps and when to see a doctor
Heat, movement, food and the signs that need a visit.
VideoMind
Feeling low before your period
Why mood changes happen and how to talk about it with a friend or teacher.
ArticleHostel
Managing periods in a hostel
Cleaning a cup with limited water, privacy, and who to ask for help.
Coming soon. Content for this age group is being reviewed.
Coming soon. Includes cervical screening: how often and where.
Coming soon. Guides for nodal teachers and a note for parents.
Is a menstrual cup safe for a 12-year-old?
Yes, with the right size and a little practice. Medical-grade silicone does not affect growth or virginity. Small size is recommended for younger girls.
How do I clean it in school?
Rinse with water and reinsert. Boil for five minutes at the end of each cycle. Our nodal teachers keep a kettle for this in the staff room.
How long does one cup last?
Five to ten years with normal care, replacing roughly fifteen hundred disposable pads.
What if it hurts or leaks?
Usually the fold or the size. Ask your nodal teacher, or message the doctors in the school's support group.