Is talking to your daughter about her period important?

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Hi, I am Celia, a mum, and founder of Sanitary Owl which is an online subscription service born out of the desire to bring the subject of periods out into the open.

I am researching first periods and was wondering if other mums out there think schools should take a more focused approach to teaching girls about menstruation?

How much do your daughters already know about periods? What are they being taught in school? Where are they getting their information from? Do you talk to them drawing from your own experience?

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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I looked at this service a while back and was put off by the fact that there was such a small range of choices. I think Always is the devil's work and would never ever buy their products. I also don't particularly like Natracare. Not everyone wants those thin ultra things. I want thick soft Kotex personally. And no bloody wings which always do end up bloody if you have heavy periods. I don't want something conducting the blood round to the wrong side of my pants.

As to the rest of your questions, my daughter is 9. She knows pretty much everything about human reproduction and periods. She knows that they can differ from person to person too, though I have been v honest with her about my own experiences. Personally, I think the only thing to do is be very honest as early as possible so that it isn't a shock when the information comes.

I'm not sure how schools can take a more focused approach to periods?

My 14 year old daughter knows everything that she needs to know. Most of the information has come from home and a little from school. I don't think it's necessarily a topic that requires more attention at school...surely most of the important information can be covered in a few hours?

In relation to this service, the first period box looks fun but I'm not sure why you'd subscribe to the service after that. Once you know which products you prefer, isn't it easier and much cheaper to just buy from boots?

Someone help me, am I missing something here?