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Period products: find what works for your body

There's no single right product - just the one that fits your flow, your life, and your comfort. Here's how each works, the pros and cons, and how to stay safe.

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Pads

Stick to your underwear and absorb flow externally. Easy to start with, no insertion, great for nights and for beginners. Come in different absorbencies and lengths. Change every 4-6 hours (or sooner on heavy days).

Tampons

Inserted into the vagina to absorb flow internally. Good for sports and swimming. Use the lowest absorbency that works, change every 4-8 hours, and never leave one in overnight beyond 8 hours - to lower the small risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS).

Menstrual cups and discs

Reusable silicone/medical-grade cups (or discs) that collect rather than absorb flow. Eco-friendly and cost-effective, can be worn up to 12 hours. There's a learning curve to insertion; empty, rinse, and reinsert.

Period underwear

Absorbent washable underwear, alone or as backup. Comfortable, reusable, good for light days, sleep, or alongside a tampon/cup. Rinse and machine-wash.

How to choose - and stay safe

Match the product to your flow and activity; many people mix (cup by day, pad at night). Wash hands before insertion, change products regularly, and learn the signs of TSS (sudden high fever, rash, vomiting, dizziness while using a tampon/cup) - remove it and seek urgent care if they appear. Tampons and cups are safe at any age when used as directed.

Frequently asked questions

What's a healthy cycle length?

Cycles between 21 and 35 days are healthy. Average is 28 days. What matters more than the exact number is consistency from month to month.

When should I track my cycle?

Daily, even if you only log the period start date. After 1-2 cycles, Luna's predictions become accurate. Adding mood, symptoms, and cervical mucus makes them sharper.

Is it safe to skip my period using birth control?

Yes, modern continuous birth control regimens are safe and supported by major medical bodies. The withdrawal bleed week was historical convention, not medical necessity.

Can stress mess up my cycle?

Yes. Chronic stress can delay ovulation, lengthen cycles, or stop periods (hypothalamic amenorrhea). Reducing stress + adequate calorie intake usually restores cycles.

How is Luna different from other trackers?

Luna runs entirely inside Telegram โ€” no app to download. Predictions adapt to your actual data. Privacy-first: data never sold. Free for the first 89 days, then optional Pro.

When should I see a doctor about my cycle?

Cycles consistently shorter than 21 days or longer than 35, periods longer than 7 days, severe pain that disrupts daily life, bleeding between periods, or no period for 3+ months without pregnancy.

Sources

  1. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Your menstrual cycle.
  2. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK). Painful periods.
  3. NHS UK. Irregular periods โ€” causes and when to see a GP.
  4. Harvard Medical School. Women's health publications.

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There's no single right product - just the one that fits your flow, your life, and your comfort. Here's how each works, the pros and cons, and how to stay safe.

Open Luna in Telegram