History
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 the average amount of blood actually lost?
3 Tablespoons
When was the first disposable pads invented?
In 1888.
What entertainment company made a film about periods?
Disney
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 many times will the average woman bleed during their life?
450 times - about 7 to 10 years!