True or False
The average amount of periods in one lifetime is 300.
False.
450.
What is the average starting age for people to begin their periods?
12 years old
How much, on average, do menstrual cups cost?
$35 - $50
Who created the movie about menstruation titled “The Story of Menstruation” in 1946?
Walt Disney
How many tampons are used in an average cycle?
*hint: how many are usually in a box*
18!
Your brain is not affected by your period.
False. Cognitive functions and attention span may be affected.
How long does ovulation last?
12 - 24 hours
What material is most commonly used in period products?
Cotton
What did Victorian girls use for a menstruation product?
Sanitary belts
Are humans the only species to undergo menopause? Yes or no?
No! Elephants, humpback whales, and human females all undergo menopause.
Breastfeeding can serve as a natural contraceptive.
True
What is the average age when menopause begins?
51
How many different size tampons are there?
There are 5 different sizes.
Light, Regular, Super, Super Plus, Ultra.
What did medieval women use for sanitary products?
homemade tampons made of sheep's wool
What is the largest cell in the human body?
Female human egg.
Your period can get worse in the cold.
Your period can be heavier, last longer, and period cramps can intensify when it gets colder.
How much blood does a person lose every period?
10 and 35ml
or
2 - 3 tablespoon
On average, how much will a person spend on menstrual products in their lifetime?
Over $6000
How was menstrual blood used in ancient Egypt?
It was used for skin care. Smeared on thighs and breasts to keep them young.
What is pink tax?
The tendency for products marketed specifically toward women to be more expensive than those marketed toward men.
A person's body will continue to create eggs throughout their lifetime.
False.
You are born with all the eggs you will ever need.
the uterine lining
What is this product?
This is a soft tampon!
How did "cavewomen" (prehistoric women) handle their period?
They didn't!
They did not bleed as often as us because of their reproductive habits and lack of food.
What was the first country to offer free menstrual products?
Scotland