Products & How-To
27 July 20265 min read
Are Tampons Safe for Teenagers?
Yes, tampons are safe at any age once periods start. Here is what the NHS actually says about safety, the hymen myth, and the habits that keep the small risk of TSS low.
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First period
Every article on the Simply Track blog tagged first period, written in plain English.
Everyday Life
27 July 20265 min read
Build Your School Period Kit
Everything to pack in a small school period kit, from pads and spare underwear to a habit that keeps it stocked, plus a version for lending to a friend.
Everyday Life
27 July 20265 min read
Can I Shower, Sleep In and Wear White on My Period?
Yes to showers, sleep and white clothes on your period. Here's the plan for staying clean, comfortable and protected around the clock.
Questions & Myths
27 July 20265 min read
Can You Get Pregnant on Your First Period?
Ovulation can happen before anyone has seen a period, so pregnancy is possible from a first period, not only once cycles have settled down.
Parents & Carers
27 July 20265 min read
A Dad's Guide to Your Daughter's First Period
What to say, what to buy and what not to say when your daughter has her first period, plus when it is worth a GP visit.
First Period
27 July 20265 min read
First Period at School: A Calm Plan
A calm, practical plan for a first period at school: bathroom triage, exact scripts to ask for help, and when it's fair to go home.
Products & How-To
27 July 20264 min read
How to Put On a Pad, Step by Step
Wings, backing strip, which way round, wider end back. Eight calm steps, in order, with the reasons behind each one.
First Period
27 July 20265 min read
I Just Got My First Period. What Do I Do?
Your first period does not need a plan you already have memorised. Here is exactly what to do right now, and in the days that follow.
First Period
27 July 20265 min read
It's Okay to Feel Nervous About Your First Period
Most girls describe their first period with words like scared, shocked or confused, and that reaction is completely normal.
Questions & Myths
27 July 20265 min read
Period Blood: Colour, Clots and Smell Explained
Period blood shifts from red to pink or brown through a period, and a few small clots are common. Here is what actually needs a GP, and what does not.
Parents & Carers
27 July 20265 min read
Preparing Your Daughter for Her First Period
When to start talking, what to pack in a simple kit, what counts as normal in the first year, and the handful of signs worth a GP visit.
First Period
27 July 20265 min read
Signs Your First Period Is Coming
Long before there's any blood, your body sends warning signs in a fairly predictable order. Here's what to look for, and what actually helps.
First Period
27 July 20265 min read
What Does a First Period Look Like?
A first period is usually a small reddish-brown stain rather than a sudden gush, and it is often lighter and shorter than the periods that follow.
First Period
27 July 20267 min read
What Is Normal for a First Period?
A first period is often a small brown stain, not a gush, and the two years that follow are meant to be irregular. Here is what counts as normal, and when it is worth seeing a GP.
First Period
27 July 20269 min read
Your First Period: Everything You Need to Know
A calm, complete guide to your first period: what to expect, what counts as normal, and what to do right now.