History
When do most girls get their period?
Between ages 10-14
How long does the entire cycle last (days)?
28 days
True or False: You can't get pregnant on your period.
What is the phrase used to describe the week of bleeding?
Shark week
What is the hardest day of bleeding?
Day 2
What did women use for pads in Ancient Rome?
Lint-wrapped wood or sea sponges
What is the stage that occurs before bleeding?
Ovulation
True or False: People that spend lots of time together will sync their periods.
False. It is purely coincidence.
What did people use to say when they got their period?
Aunt Flo came
What species gets periods?
Humans, bats, and some primates
What is an old name for a pad?
Sanitary Napkin.
What is the luteal phase?
Its commonly referred to as PMS and is when your hormones are very erratic.
Can you go swimming during your period?
Yes!
What is "menstrual equity"?
The principle that menstrual products should be affordable, safe, and accessible to anyone who needs them
What is the average amount of blood actually lost?
3 Tablespoons
When was the first disposable pads invented?
In 1888.
What order do the phases occur?
Menstruation, follicular, ovulation, luteal
Is it dangerous to skip your period using birth control?
No
What is cycle syncing?
A wellness trend where people alter their diet, exercise routines, and productivity schedules to match the four phases of their menstrual cycle.
What entertainment company made a film about periods?
Disney
In the Middle Ages, what bizarre remedy was worn or consumed to treat heavy menstrual flow and cramping?
Powdered or burnt toad ashes.
What causes an irregular cycle? (List 3)
Stress, rapid weight changes, extreme exercise, hormonal imbalances
What was the period myth surrounding dairy/baking?
Making yeast dough, whipped cream, mayonnaise, or sushi while menstruating will cause it to spoil or fail.
How has technology changed period tracking?
Has shifted period tracking from calendar scribbles to data-driven health forecasting
How many times will the average woman bleed during their life?
450 times - about 7 to 10 years!