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Your first period

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How to use a period pad

First time using a period pad or towel? Confused about the best way to use them? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about getting started with period pads and how they work.
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What period products are right for me?

Period pads or tampons? What is a menstrual cup? What about reusable period pants or pads? Time to learn what feminine hygiene product is right for you…
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What are periods, really?

Chances are, you’ve started to feel your body going through lots of changes. This is called puberty.

How much bleeding is normal during a period?

The amount of blood you lose during a period varies from woman to woman, like most aspects of your monthly cycle.
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Getting To Know Your V-Zone

Your vagina, your vulva…your V-Zone. Let’s learn about it.

How regular is a woman’s period?

Recently started your period? Don’t worry if they aren’t regular yet – this isn’t a sign that there’s a problem.

How does ovulation work?

Heard the word ovulation but not sure what it means? Don’t worry – it’s just a part of your monthly menstrual cycle.
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What is PMS?

Feeling out of sorts before your period is pretty common. But we have the lowdown on PMS (sometimes known as premenstrual tension or PMT) – whether you’re looking for how long it lasts or how you can help ease premenstrual symptoms.

Period myths

At any one time, a quarter of women of reproductive age are menstruating. And yet, there is a still a great deal of confusion about how periods affect women’s lives.

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Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company that develops, produces and sells Personal Care (Baby Care, Feminine Care, Incontinence Products and Medical Solutions), Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene products and solutions. Our vision is; Dedicated to improving well-being through leading hygiene and health solutions. Sales are conducted in approximately 150 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and other brands, such as Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 48,000 employees and net sales in 2016 amounted to approximately SEK 101bn (EUR 10.7bn). The business operations are based on a sustainable business model with focus on value creation for people and nature. The company has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Essity used to be part of the SCA Group. More information at www.essity.com.