Learning about your body, step by step

Seek information from trusted organizations, government agencies, or professionals. Be cautious of claims that promise quick fixes or aren’t supported by evidence.

Consider your flow, comfort, lifestyle, cost, environmental impact, and whether the product is appropriate for your age, anatomy, and activities.

Offer period products if you can, share information about free local resources, and help reduce stigma by talking openly and respectfully about menstruation.

You may have the right to accommodations for medical conditions related to menstruation. Speak with your school, employer, or doctor about available supports.

You can search provincial healthcare directories, use a primary care registry, or ask a walk-in clinic or community health centre to help connect you with a family doctor.

No, using tampons, menstrual cups, or discs does not affect virginity, which is a personal, cultural, or social concept rather than a medical one.

Yes, when inserted correctly, menstrual cups and discs are safe, effective, and can provide leak protection for up to 8–12 hours, depending on your flow and the product instructions.

Yes, pregnancy is possible if you have unprotected sex during your period, especially if you have a shorter menstrual cycle or ovulate soon after your period ends.