Why it's important to talk about periods, even with kids
An OB-GYN explains the importance of leaning in to conversations about periods so children aren't negatively impacted by silence, shame and stigma surrounding their bodies.
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An OB-GYN explains the importance of leaning in to conversations about periods so children aren't negatively impacted by silence, shame and stigma surrounding their bodies.
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
The move is meant to help ease the burden of period poverty, which prevents many people from being able to access the necessary products to safely manage their periods.