what to put in my menstrual kit?

To assemble your menstrual kit, the most important things are what you use to absorb the flow and a few things to make you feel more comfortable! It's like a survival kit for when your period arrives by surprise, you know?

The basics, the "must-haves"

• Pads/Tampons: Pack 2 or 3 of your favorites (with wings, without wings, internal, period underwear, whatever works for you). You never know when you'll need them!
• Wet wipes or tissues: To feel fresh quickly, they're super useful.
• Discreet bag: Like those from the pharmacy or a small pouch, to put used pads/tampons in and keep things tidy.

To make you feel better

• Pain relief for cramps: If you get cramps, it's good to have medicine that an adult has already approved for you to use. It's always good to ask an adult before taking anything, okay?
• An extra pair of underwear: Seriously, sometimes we have a small leak and having dry, clean underwear saves the day. It's like a superpower!
• Hair tie: It might seem silly, but sometimes we just want to tie our hair back and don't have anything. Periods and hair in your face don't mix, haha.
• A little chocolate: To give yourself a little boost because we deserve a treat, right? 😉

You can put your kit together in a cute little bag and keep it in your backpack or school locker. That way, when your period arrives, you'll be all set!