Resources for Youth - The Period Purse

Explore our Resources for Youth and Students

Discover youth-friendly tools that make learning about periods easy. Our how-to guides, education resources, and cycle-tracking app help students explore their bodies in an open and supportive way.

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How-to guides & posters

Learn how to use disposable and reusable period products, and create period-friendly spaces.

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Menstruation Nation app

Track your cycle and symptoms to learn what your body’s telling you. Use our free, youth-friendly app to expand your knowledge about periods and products, and stay confident and informed.

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Moon Time zines

Explore Moon Time zines developed in partnership with First Nations communities, and partially translated into two Indigenous languages: Kanien’kéha and Anishinaabemowin.

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Spot On: A period trivia game

Test your period knowledge with our fun trivia game. Available in multiple languages.

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What is a period?

This approachable, animated explainer introduces the basics of the menstrual cycle in clear, simple language. It covers anatomy, what happens during a period, and the range of “normal” flow –– to help viewers feel more informed and comfortable talking about periods.

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What is puberty?

This animated explainer outlines what happens in the body during puberty –– how the brain releases hormones, and how those hormones trigger physical changes in male and female bodies. It offers a clear, reassuring look at a process that unfolds differently for everyone.

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Book an education workshop

Build confidence and reduce stigma through free education workshops that encourage open conversations and answer common questions about periods.

Explore our free education sessions

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