Which period products for teens and tweens are best?
Getting your period doesn’t have to be a totally humiliating disaster. There are many products available to aid the menstrual cycle of a preteen or teenage girl.
With the products listed below, your teen or preteen can effortlessly step into adulthood. The rules aren’t just about preventing your clothes from getting damaged once a month. With the right preparation and the right products, this life transition can be easy.
Buffers
A tampon is used to absorb the blood and avoid staining the clothes. A pack of sanitary napkins should be part of every preteen or teen period formula. Get them winged, wingless, super thin, thick, cheap, expensive, reusable – whatever suits variations in menstrual flow. Towels with wings are often used for a nighttime blanket or for relaxing around the house.
Rael organic fabric tampons
These organic, reusable cloth pads are also leak resistant. Users said they were impressed with the presentation of these stamps as advertised.
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Linings
Liners are an essential tool in the vintage toolbox. They serve as a safeguard for stains or leaks when using a tampon, menstrual cup, or disc. You should place a liner over underwear or clothing where blood can drain.
Always Xtra Protection
These liners have edges to prevent leakage on clothing and are also designed to dry quickly.
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Buffers
A tampon is usually made of cotton and has a string on the end for easy removal. Pads come in different sizes to accommodate your flow as it changes. They also come with applicators to make the process easier, but you can get them without applicators as well.
Tampax Perle Multipack
This varied pack comes with several stamps for each type of flow. Each pad includes leak protection and can be used for up to eight hours.
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Menstrual cup
One of the healthiest and most environmentally friendly options for your period is a menstrual cup. It is recommended that you use a liner with menstrual cups while getting used to how they adjust to your flow. There are sizes for each age group and each new menstrual cup should be boiled in water before use.
Lena
You can wear this menstrual cup for up to 12 hours during your period before you empty, rinse and reuse it. In addition, there is a Lena for every period of your life.
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Discs
The discs are circular in shape and are inserted in the same way as a tampon or menstrual cup. Wash your hands, position yourself comfortably and pinch the disc to insert it. They have the effectiveness of several tampons and can be discarded after use.
Flexible menstrual disc
These discs boast that 60% of their users report a reduction in cramping when using them. They are safe, durable and last up to 12 hours.
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Menstrual underwear
Underwear designed especially for your period can make the entry of a preteen or teenager into adulthood much more comfortable. Many brands report positive results in preventing leaks and stains. Whether you prefer bikini-style or boxer-style underwear, there are vintage underwear to suit you.
Bambody Absorbent Menstrual Pant
These eco-friendly underwear are good for periods and incontinence. They make it easy for the user to sleep in the knowledge that they will keep their sheets dry all night long.
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Feminine wipes
A menstrual cycle requires extra work to stay clean and fresh. Feminine wipes are small wipes that can be easily stowed in a purse or on the back and used to quickly wipe off any liquid. It is important to have specific feminine wipes that do not disturb your pH balance.
Summer’s Eve Makeup Remover Wipes
These cleansing wipes are balanced to a healthy PH level for their users. They are comfortable, easy to use and come in a small, flexible package.
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Feminine cleanser
Better for you than regular body wash, feminine cleanser can be used safely all over your body. It comes in amazing scents with PH balanced formulas meant to keep your skin healthy and clean.
Vagisil Scentsitive Scents Daily Cleanser
This hypoallergenic brand comes in several delicious scents, including jasmine and spring lilac. It is intended for “freshness all day” for the most sensitive skin.
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Toiletry bag
A toiletry bag is meant to keep things together, which makes them easier to find. Because your period requires you to carry extra items, prepare a teen or tween with a cute toiletry bag to hold them all.
Kimoli toiletry bag
Set of small zipped bags with simple and modern graphics. They can fit all your indoor feminine needs and can double as makeup bags too.
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Books
Shared experiences can help a tween or teen feel more comfortable with their menstrual cycle. Several books help introduce modern knowledge and separate the fact from the fiction surrounding the periods.
Celebrate your body (and its changes too!)
This was written to introduce 8-12 year olds to the changes in female puberty. It encourages female empowerment and body positivity.
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Heating pillow
A heating pad is a flexible bag that heats up with electricity or hot water. It can be used to relieve pain or discomfort for a period of time and should be promoted as a helping agent for anyone starting their period.
IReliev weighted heating pad
The plush microfibers of this 3 pound heating pad make it super soft and comfortable for lying down.
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Snacks
Everyone is different when it comes to their period, but one thing’s for sure, snacks are necessary. Some prefer salty and some prefer sugary snacks. Chocolate is a favorite of humans everywhere, but there’s something special about pushing it all over your face during the menstrual cycle.
Assorted Truffles Chocolatier Godiva
This assortment of rich, wrapped chocolates is temperature controlled and monitored during shipping to ensure it arrives in good condition.
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