facts
True or false: Your periods get worse when it is cold
TRUE
What is menstrual equity?
A global movement to provide equal access to menstrual products and eliminate period poverty.
What is the most common menstrual signal?
(painful periods)(cramps)
Can you get pregnant during your period?
YES
The average person who menstruates in the US spends how much money in their lifetime?
An estimated $9,000
True or false? There is evidence showing that when women live together, their menstrual cycles synchronize.
FALSE
When do most menstruators start their period?
12
True or false: Does the sound of your voice change during your period?
TRUE
What did Michigan accomplish in 2021
eliminated tampon tax
What is period poverty?
Period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities for managing menstruation.
On average, how many periods do women get in a lifetime?
Between the ages of 12 and 52, a menstruator will actually experience around 450 periods
What proportion of girls in Ghana sometimes miss school due to their periods?
10-20%
At what point during the menstrual cycle is someone most likely to get pregnant?
About halfway between periods
The average person who menstruates in the US spends how much money in their lifetime?
An estimated $9,000
What percentage of menstruators experience some form of PMS?
Around 75% of menstruators experience some symptoms of PMS.
What is menstruation?
This term refers to the natural monthly cycle during which the uterus sheds its lining.
When was the first menstrual cup invented?
1937
How many phases are in the menstrual cycle?
Four phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase
How much blood in teaspoons is released on average during a period?
Six-eight teaspoons
Which country was the first to offer free menstrual products nationwide?(or guess the year)
Scotland, in 2020.