Parents and caregivers can now give this unique period starter kit to their teen or tween before they get their period, as a welcome gift, on the period’s arrival or even afterwards to encourage their loved one to embrace their body and all of its qualities.

For generations periods have been considered unclean, inconvenient and should be hidden. This has trained girls and women into hating and loathing their bodies and their period. We’ve been told to expect pain and discomfort and that this is something that we have to put up with…

What if I told you that getting a period is actually a gift? When honoured and acknowledged each month, our period and menstrual cycle gives our body this inbuilt natural system of rest, replenish and repair. It tells us when we can push ourselves and work really hard and then gives us subtle signals when to ease and rest, but we often ignore these signals and continue to push, which results in uncomfortable feelings and pain.

Now is the time to recognise that having a period is actually our body’s natural way of taking care of itself. Our body gives us subtle signals about how we are feeling and our job is to listen and respond.

Learn how to do this by tracking your menstrual cycle and teach the next generation. Let’s lead the way for a positive period culture so the next generation can learn to love their body and embrace all of their gifts.