Parent guides
Periods & hormones
Welcome to luna’s “periods and hormones” category for parents – a space to help you navigate the ups, downs, and “is this normal?” moments of your teen’s menstrual journey. From spotting the signs of a first period to packing a first period kit, you’ll find clear, judgement-free period tips informed by what we’ve learned from thousands of teens in the luna app. Whether your tween or teen is anxious about leaks at school, choosing the right product, or swimming on their period, our practical period advice is here to help. Every article is reviewed by a member of luna’s medical team, so you can trust these menstruation tips are accurate, parent-friendly, and never guesswork.
Brown discharge: why do teens get it?
Is it something to worry about?
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Best period tracker app for teenage girls
Why luna’s the top choice
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How to track your daughter’s period
Top tips and more about luna!
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Signs your daughter is about to start her period
What age can she expect it?
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Is it normal for teens to have irregular periods?
A parent’s guide to irregular and late periods in teenage girls
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Your daughter’s first period: dos and don’ts
Navigating this new chapter
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What to put in a first period kit
Period starter pack checklist for parents
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Choosing a teen period tracker
Which is the best?
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First period celebration ideas
Turning a milestone into a moment of positivity
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How can you get your period earlier?
Can your teen induce a period?
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Best foods to eat on a period (and what not to eat)
Learn what snacks can help
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How to make a period end faster?
Can your teen shorten their period?
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What does a first period look like?
Signs parents can look for
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Helping your teen with period headaches
Causes, relief tips, and more!
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Helping your teen with PMS mood swings
Understanding how to support your teen
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Tips for teenage period pain relief
Must dos for teenage menstrual cramps relief help
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Signs your teen has a heavy menstrual period
And how can you help?
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Explaining the menstrual cycle phases
Supporting your teen through them
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Can periods be delayed?
A guide for parents of teens
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How puberty and menopause connect
The menarche and menopause
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Is period syncing real?
Do mothers and daughters really sync?
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Signs of PCOS in teen girls
Could your daughter have it?
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How long can you swim on your period without a tampon?
Guidance for parents of teens
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When to talk to your daughter about periods
Top tips from teen experts!
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Are tampons safe for teens?
Myths every parent should know
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Understanding the stages of female puberty
The first signs + physical changes
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Menstrual cups for teens: are they good?
And are they safe?
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Is there really lead in tampons?
Here’s what parents need to know
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The pros and cons of panty liners
The smaller, thinner version of a pad 🤍
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What does normal discharge look like?
Helping your teen spot signs
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Do girls shed skin on their period?
Navigating the TikTok trend
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Tampons vs pads: what's better?
Helping your teen choose
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White discharge before a period
Why do teens get it?
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How long can teens wear period products?
Pads, tampons, period pants + more
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The pros and cons of pads for teens
A popular period product
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Best painkiller for teen period cramps
What’s best and safest for teens?
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The pros and cons of tampons for teens
How to choose the best tampon for teens
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Choosing the best period products for tweens and teens
Parents’ guide to tween and teen period products
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Can you flush tampons?
How to advise your teen
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Reusable period pads: pros and cons
Are they good for teens?
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Period swimwear for teens: do they work?
How period bathing suits and bottoms work
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The pros and cons of period pants
Learn more about this reusable period product
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How to know if a period tracker is safe
And which one is suitable for teens?
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When will my teen's next period be?
Predicting your teen's next menstruation
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Spotting the signs of early puberty
Signs it's happening early
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Where to buy teen period products
Finding the right supplies for your daughter
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Do you weigh more on your period?
Why weight changes before and during periods
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What teen girls don't know about periods
Insights into the educational gaps
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How teen hormones affect periods, skin, and mood
Understanding the hormone rollercoaster
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Euphemisms for periods and what they mean
From Aunt Flo to Shark Week
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Does lime juice delay periods?
Teens are trying this at home
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Planning for an unexpected period
Practical tips to help
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Can pads really go mouldy?
Your teen’s probably seen this on TikTok!
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Signs your teen’s period is ending
How might they know?
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Explaining stop and start periods
How to help your teen understand irregular flow
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Are periods genetic?
Will your daughter’s match yours?
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Preparing dad for your daughter's period
A practical guide to help dad prepare
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How to have the father-daughter period talk
A practical guide to help you
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Can your daughter swim with her period?
What products work + more!
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Does spotting count as the first day of a period?
Spotting vs. a period
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