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.

Period tracking for teens: must know for parents
Choose the best period tracker app for your teen
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When will my teen's next period be?
Predicting your teen's next menstruation
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Tips for teenage period pain relief
Must dos for teenage menstrual cramps relief help
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Tampons vs pads: what's better?
Helping your teen choose
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How long can teens wear period products?
Pads, tampons, period pants + more
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Discharge before period: is this normal for teens?
Why do teens get white discharge before their first period?
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Can you flush tampons?
How to advise your teen
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Signs your teen has a heavy menstrual period
And how can you help?
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How to talk to your daughter about periods
Top tips from teen experts!
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How puberty and menopause connect
The similarities between menarche and menopause
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A parents guide to the skin shedding trend
Why do women shed skin?
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How to know if a period tracker is safe
And which one is suitable for teens?
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Spotting the signs of early puberty
Signs it's happening early
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Are tampons safe for teens?
Myths every parent should know
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Signs your daughter is about to start her period
What age can she expect it?
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What to put in a period kit for your daughter’s first period?
Period starter pack checklist for parents
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Your daughter’s first period: dos and don’ts
Navigating this new chapter
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Understanding the stages of female puberty
The first signs + physical changes
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Is there really lead in tampons?
Here’s what parents need to know
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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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Period swimwear for teens: do they work?
How period bathing suits and bottoms work
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Is period syncing real?
Do mothers and daughters really sync?
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Can periods be delayed?
A guide for parents of 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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Reusable period pads: pros and cons explained
Why teens are switching to reusable period pads
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Menstrual cups for teens: a parent’s guide
Are they safe?
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The pros and cons of period pants
Learn more about this reusable period product
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The pros and cons of panty liners
Learn about the smaller, thinner version of a pad 🤍
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The pros and cons of pads for teens
Learn more about this popular period product
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Explaining the menstrual cycle phases
Supporting your teen through them
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What does normal discharge look like?
Helping your teen spot signs
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Brown discharge: why do teens get it?
Is it normal or something to worry about?
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Why your teen has an irregular period
A guide to late periods in teens
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Best painkiller for teen period cramps
What’s best and safest for teens?
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Could it be PCOS? Understanding the signs in teen girls
What parents should know about PCOS in teens
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