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Modibodi and Girl Guides Australia Period Prepared Program
- Here, you’ll find everything you need to be period-prepared, with top tips, packing essentials, how to talk to your friends about it, getting the support you need, and Periods 101.
- If you’re a Girl Guide, ask your Leader about the Periods Don’t Pause Adventures period prepared program and get learning!
- Look out for new Period Point Wash Stations at your next Girl Guide camp . Now you can easily wash and dry your reusable period underwear while at camp.
- If your going to Jamboree 2025 in September ask what you need to do to get your Modibodi Period Prepared Badge.
Be Period Prepared
Meet your period BFF. This guide has everything you need to prepare for (and conquer) your period when you’re away from home – including top tips, packing essentials, how to talk to your friends, and beating the period ‘blurgh’. Meaning you don’t need to miss out on doing the the stuff you love. No FOMO: time to join in hiking, swimming and your next adventure.
Period 101
What to know what’s happening to your body, how much blood there is, how long is your period??? We have all your questions answered plus some fun facts .... Your essential guide is right here.
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The long answer: There’s no ‘right’ time to get your period. While the most common age is around 12-and-a-half, some may get it at 9, others at 16. So, if you get your period earlier, or later than your mates, fear not. Once it starts, you’ll probably have your period for 30-40 years, until you reach menopause, around the age of 51, and your period stops… so you’ve got time to get used to it. If you have any questions or concerns along the way, talk to your parents or doctor.
Even if it feels awkward, your body is important, and having the right info about your period and your health matters.
Cycles generally last from 28 - 32 days, starting from the first day you bleed until
your next period begins. Bleeding from your vagina (known as a ‘period’) typically lasts for 4 - 7 days. This can be a bit irregular when your period first starts. It could be longer one month, and shorter the next.
But fear not, things usually settle down after a year or two. By then, you’ll have a good idea of what’s ‘normal’ for your body.
But if something doesn’t feel right,
let your doctor know.
You can expect blood, just not as much as you may think. The average amount of blood that will come from your vagina during an entire period is only 3-4 tablespoons.
Most of this happens in the first couple days of a cycle, and gets lighter towards the end. The colour of your blood can change during this period too, from red, to brown to pink. And if you spot a few little red lumps, fear not. These are just clots of tissue shedding from your uterus. However, if the clots look larger than 2.5cm (1 inch) or you get clots regularly, talk to a doctor to check everything is A-OK.
