By the time we’re out of our teens, most of us are “old hands” at dealing with periods, cramps, ibuprofen, blood stains, sourcing tampons at last minute and scrabbling for a spare liner amongst the crumbs in the bottom of our handbags! Maybe some of us have even ventured into the world of menstrual cups (gasp! yes they’re a thing now ladies), while others are starting to think about whether they’re ovulating and how to time sex to achieve pregnancy (turns out that’s harder than we thought it was). But how much do we really know about the inner workings of our uterus and our menstrual cycle?
When it comes down to it – no matter how much of a Period-Pro you are, there’s always more to learn! Scroll down to take the Period Quiz now to discover your Period IQ. Compare your score with your friends to see whether you need to head back to sex-ed classes!
The Period Quiz is brought to you by Jessie Brebner, a Symptothermal Method teacher from the Gold Coast of Australia. Jess is passionate about educating women on the superpowers of their menstrual cycles. Take the Period Quiz now!
Your menstrual cycle should be 28 days long. True or False?