the monthly cycle, during which someone ovulates and menstruates

the time of the month when blood comes out of the vagina

the opening in female genitalia between the womb and the vulva

the time of the month when an egg is released from the ovaries

Menstruation

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit provides essential information about the physical and emotional changes during puberty, fostering a healthy understanding of development.

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Most females have their first period between the ages of 10 and 15 as part of going through {{}}.

Which menstrual product should be put in the bin once it has been used?

All females are moody during their period.

Some females experience emotional changes around menstruation.

There are no physical symptoms of menstruation.

Exercise can help manage emotions around menstruation.

Which of these statements about menstruation are true?

You become an adult once you turn {{}} years old.

the stage in life between childhood and adulthood

the sensitive parts of our bodies between our legs

It is wrong to use different names for our genitals.

It helps if we are worried and need to talk to a trusted adult.

Why should we learn the scientific names for our genitals?

Everyone experiences puberty in the same way.

Female puberty usually starts between eight and 14 years old.

Which are healthy ways of managing feelings during puberty?