StampOn Period Stigma - What Is A Period?

How Periods Work:

This TED Ed video explains what periods are, how they work, and all about menstrual anatomy. It breaks down periods in an easily comprehensible way, so all people can learn and understand periods and lessen the stigma and misconceptions around them.

1.8 billion people, or 26% of the population, has a period.

Facts About Periods:

Most people get their periods between ages 10 and 15
- - The average age is 12
  - You can get your period earlier or later, and it is still completely normal
People get periods for about 40 years
The Menstrual Cycle lasts about 28 days
There are four stages of the Menstrual Cycle:
- - The Menstrual Phase: Days 1-7
    - - This is when you will bleed
      - Marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle
      - Bleeding should last between 2-7 days
      - Blood can be varying in color, and still be normal
  - Follicular Phase: Days 1-14
    - - The Follicular Phase also starts when the Menstrual Phase starts
      - An egg is being prepared to be released for ovulation
  - Ovulation: Mid Cycle
    - - This is when an egg is released
  - Luteal Phase: Days 15-28
    - - The lining of the uterus is thickened to prepare for possible pregnancy
      - If you do not become pregnant, estrogen levels will drop, and the process will begin again
Period blood can vary in color, and it can indicate different aspects of your health

Menstrual cycles can vary in length from month to month, and they will look different for everybody

Common Misconceptions About Periods:

Periods are a normal bodily process that most people with a uterus have, however, there are some common misconceptions about periods. Some of which include:

Periods are very painful normally.
- - Periods and the cramps that accompany them can be uncomfortable and eased with ibuprofen, however, it is not normal for them to cause extreme pain that disrupts your daily life. If the pain persists, you may want to talk to a doctor.
Periods are dirty and gross.
- - Periods are a natural bodily process, and are healthy.
  - Breaking down this misconception can lessen the stigma surrounding them.
People should be ashamed about periods.
- - Periods are completely normal, and are nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed about.

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