Videos

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.

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.

This video introduces the range of period products available today — from pads and tampons to cups, discs, and reusable period underwear — and highlights how to choose what works best for your comfort, lifestyle, and budget.

Former Education Manager, Vikki VanSickle, explains how to use menstrual cups and discs, offering simple tips to help beginners feel more comfortable. These reusable products are safe, eco-friendly, and can become a convenient option with a little practice.

This animated video explains where the words “period” and “menstruation” come from. It also explores global euphemisms for menstruation, examining how coded language can both hide periods and help people talk about them more comfortably.

This animated video looks at myths from Roman, Mayan, Norse, Greek, and Celtic cultures to show how periods were seen as dangerous, powerful, or magical, and how those ideas continue to shape conversations today.

This animated video explores how some women-centred societies — including the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk), the Diné, the Kalash, and the Mosuo — honour menstruation, showing how periods are treated differently when women hold more social power.

This animated video looks at menstrual equity and health disparities — from period poverty and under-researched pain to higher fibroid and hysterectomy rates among Black women — calling for better research, improved care, and a stronger prioritization of period health.

This animated video explores how menstruation and gender identity intersect for trans and non-binary people. It highlights gender dysphoria, barriers to accessing products and affirming care, and shows how inclusive language, bathrooms, and products can make periods safer for everyone.

This animated video looks at the future of menstrual equity –– including access to reusable products, the push for policy change, and the inclusion of trans and non-binary menstruators –– framing periods as a human rights and social justice issue.

This video features teens sharing candid stories about their first periods, the stigma they’ve encountered, and the advice they wish they’d had. Filmed as unscripted conversations, these reflections offer an honest look at what young people experience and hope for when it comes to talking about menstruation.

Temi reflects on getting her first period at age nine, and how she has learned to educate herself and her family about periods and women’s health issues as an adult.

Lynette speaks to her younger self about getting a first period, experiencing big pre-period feelings, and family secrecy. She encourages teens to talk with trusted people about their periods, and reminds them they’re not alone.

Author and poet, Em, reflects on fear-based period education, sensory overwhelm as an autistic person, and years of suppressing their period — and on how writing, community, and creating a zine helped them rebuild a safer, more compassionate relationship with their body.

Chisom shares how she got her first period later than her peers, and learned that blood clots are normal — reassuring viewers not to panic if they see clots during their period.

Jen shares how cultural stigma once made her feel weak during her period, but how cycling, community, and product options helped her see it as a time of strength and peak performance.

Sharmin shares her first experience using tampons in high school –– and how she navigated cultural expectations, leaks, and embarrassment. She reflects on what she’d tell her younger self about accidents, absorbency, and why leaks are a normal part of periods.

This short conversation features Sydney, a father of four daughters, talking about preparing his kids for their first periods. He shows how caring, open parents can help normalize period conversations at home.

This video features teens speaking honestly about period myths and their first periods, and what they’ve learned since then. Their experiences highlight how open dialogue can reduce stigma and help everyone feel more comfortable talking about menstruation.

This video introduces Jana Girdauskas, founder of The Period Purse, whose vision for menstrual equity launched the organization in 2017. Jana is a long-recognized leader in gender equity and Indigenous education, and she now serves as an advisor to The Period Purse.