Year 7

Menstrual health: expectations and period products

In this lesson, we will learn about the typical cycle length of a period. We will look at reasons why periods are sometimes irregular, and the variety/choice of period products available.

Year 7

Menstrual health: expectations and period products

In this lesson, we will learn about the typical cycle length of a period. We will look at reasons why periods are sometimes irregular, and the variety/choice of period products available.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Typical' cycle length
  2. Reasons for irregular cycles
  3. Variety of period products available

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
On average, how often do periods occur?
Every day
Correct answer: Every four weeks
Every week
Q2.
How long does an average period last?
Correct answer: 4-7 days
4-7 months
4-7 weeks
Q3.
Periods stop when a woman is pregnant.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Periods are always pain-free and comfortable.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
For most people, life can continue as normal during their period.
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Which period product can be used for 12 hours?
Correct answer: Menstrual cup
Sanitary pad
Tampon
Q2.
Which period product is usually single use?
Menstrual cup
Period underwear
Correct answer: Sanitary pad
Q3.
Period cycles are never irregular.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
You can swim wearing a tampon.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Period underwear is...
Appropriate for very heavy periods
Single use
Correct answer: Very absorbent