Menstrual Care
This information sheet introduces learner(s) to the various experiences people with uteruses have while menstruating (bleeding) and how a person can care for their body during menstruation (period).
Resource Type: Information Sheet
Content warning: Yes
Contents Included:
An information sheet describing what products people can use while menstruating (tampons, pads, etc.), what people may do for comfort, symptoms of menstruation and what different textures and colours of period blood may mean.
Explicit/graphic content: Information sheet contains visual illustrations of blood.
Ways to use the resource:
One-on-one with a learner or in a group setting with multiple learner(s)
Have learner(s) brainstorm what they know about menstruation and menstrual care (menstrual products, common things people experience as a result of their period, etc.). After the brainstorming review the information sheet with the learner(s) and have a discussion about the sheet. Address any misconceptions as needed.
Provide learner(s) with an information sheet and allow time for them to review it independently or in groups, then have a facilitated discussion.
Number of pages: 8
Copyright
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