Lil-Lets understands that as great as it is to be a girl, it’s not always easy. As a young woman, your body is changing, schoolwork is getting tougher and all the while you’re trying to juggle your social life while still keeping your parents happy. No wonder you’re looking for some advice — it’s certainly a complicated time!
You might be menstruating but that’s not the end of your story, not according to your body, anyway...
Find out more.At Lil-Lets, we know that you have a lot of questions about your first period. Join us as we answer the most frequent queries we get asked.
Find out moreIf you’re about to start your period, chances are you’re a fair way through puberty and you probably think that hormones suck and to be honest, we couldn’t agree more.
Find out moreOk, so let’s park what’s going on inside your body for a sec and think about the changes you’re noticing on the outside.
Find out MoreNow you’re well into puberty you may start experiencing new physical/sexual feelings and finding yourself attracted to a certain someone…
Find out moreOK, so you’ve got a lot going on right now! You’re juggling the physical and emotional changes during puberty with so many other things; school, family, friends, dating…that’s a lot.
Find out moreLil-Lets Teens Starter Pack is perfect for your first period. We've put the heroes of our Teens range in one handy pack so you can try a selection of products and decide what works for you. Our menstruation starter pack is packaged discreetly in a pretty, reusable cosmetic bag so it's perfect for keeping in a school bag, bathroom, or underwear drawer!
Most tampons are made from a cotton like material, which is compressed into a small cylinder shape. Tampons are worn inside your vagina to absorb menstrual fluid. There are two different types of tampon, known as applicator and non-applicator and these give you a choice about how you insert them.
Menstrual blood is not the same as the blood you see when you cut yourself elsewhere on the body. Menstrual fluid lines the walls of your uterus and is called endometrium; this is a mixture of blood, tissue cells and natural secretions from the vagina and cervix and is not toxic or harmful in any way.
On average you can menstruate for up to 40 years, with 13 periods each year, that’s a whopping 520 periods in a lifetime! So now you can see why it’s important to understand your menstrual cycle and use the correct products for your flow.
It can look like there is an awful lot of blood being lost but don't worry! You’ll be surprised to learn that for people with an average menstrual flow, no more than 2.5 tablespoons or an egg cup full of blood is released each month.
Menstrual fluid is not always red in colour – it can vary from very light brown to dark red (almost black) and this is perfectly normal. Your period may be lighter in colour at the start or you may only experience a lighter colour on the last couple of days... It all depends on your individual flow!
You may have heard the rumour that periods stop in water due to water pressure, or depending on how cold the water is and therefore you don’t need to use any protection at all. This is NOT TRUE, menstrual fluid is released when the muscles surrounding your uterus contract and they can do this anywhere and anytime, even in water. So make sure you're always protected - a tampon is the best option because it's worn internally.
Don’t flush your used tampon down the loo! Instead roll it up in tissue and pop it in a bin in the toilets or with other household waste.
Breast development can start from the age of 7 -15 with the average being around 9-13, so don’t worry if your friends start developing or wearing bras before you, we are all different and it’s not a competition!
First off, don't panic, it happens to all of us at some point in our lives! The key is to treat the stain as soon as possible with cold water. Hot water causes the stain to heat and seep deeper into the fabric, so cold water is absolutely key! Hold the stained item taut under running cold water and you may find this gets all of the blood out. If not, give the stain a rub with some soap or laundry detergent and put it in the washing machine. Remember, some stains can be really stubborn so don't give up if it doesn't work straight away, they may just need another wash. Also, if you're pushed for time and can't wash your items straight away, pop them in cold water to soak - it'll make it much easier to deal with the stain later if it hasn't had the opportunity to dry!
