Girls...GET READY!
She's coming. Where will you be? What will you feel? Girl, YOU will be READY! Our aim is to keep you and girls like you siempre LISTAS! That's right READY. Your period is a defining characteristic of your girlhood. No fear. No shame. There Will BE BLOOD! We say BRING IT. Stay in the know. Stay in the flow. We talk, we share, and we prepare TOGETHER. Consider this your little community of young ladies who are reaching a deeper confidence towards handling their PERIOD BUSINESS.
Did you know you will have approximately 400 periods over your lifetime? You will spend about $5,000 dollars on menstrual products through the years. Each year twelve billion pads and 7 million tampons are disposed in landfills. WOW!
Some of the symptoms you may experience during your period include cramping and twisting stomach pains, sore breasts, back aches, weak legs, headaches, vomiting, light headedness, or nausea.
There will be pain meds, teas, warming pads to soothe you, exercises and foods to eat that can make your PERIOD easier to endure. Haven't had your period, yet? That's ok. Lots of learning and a bit of time to get the swing of things. Stick with us! Carry your READY GIRL Kit in your backpack or keep a spare in the car, your school locker, or anywhere you spend a significant amount of time. You will be ready. We can't wait to celebrate your journey!!!!