pronounced men-ar-kee, the time when a female has their first period

when the gap between menstruation (periods) is less than 21 days or more than 35 days

a strong feeling when someone thinks that they are bad or wrong, and worries that others will judge them

Menstruation and my emotions

RSHE (PSHE)

This unit provides essential information about menstrual health, managing menstruation, and understanding the emotional changes associated with it.

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

Some females experience a change in their {{}} and moods a few days before their period.

Which of the following might help someone to cope with mood changes before a period?

the time when a female has their first period

changes in emotions, mood and physical sensations before a period

when the gap between periods is less than 21 days or more than 35 days

Match the following words to the definition.

True or false: menstruation or having periods is dirty and shameful.

asking questions and wanting to learn the facts about periods

pulling faces to show disgust when a person mentions periods

hiding menstrual products at the bottom of a bag

Which of these are period positive behaviours or attitudes?

True or false: menstrual health is a human right.

Menstrual products are either {{}} or reusable.

External menstrual products are worn {{}} the body.

If disposable menstrual products are flushed away in toilets, they could ...

the menstrual products their friends wear

The menstrual product a female chooses to wear should be determined by ...