Period questions are so normal.
Ask Cycl. is a judgment-free zone designed to nurture open conversation without shame or embarrassment, and to provide honest, unfiltered answers.
We're here for you, no matter what you're curious about.
Or just simply explore some of our Q&A's right here.Â
Ask Cycl.
Feel free to use just your first name, make up a name (*keep it friendly) or write Anonymous.
Read through some of our Q&As below.
If you still don’t find an answer to your question, ask away by simply filling in the form and pressing send.
We keep all your details private. Promise.
We would love to answer everyone’s questions. We do get a lot. To keep Ask Cycl. relevant, we will be selecting and answering the most relevant questions for our community.
Keep checking in at Ask Cycl. on our website as we update the Q&As frequently.
Period Q&As
(Swipe!)
Do periods hurt, and what will happen when I get it?
People experience the lead up to their periods (pre-menstrual symptoms) and period (menstruating) differently. But some amount of discomfort is common. Read more.
Will every day of my period be the same?
Each person experiences their period differently, and it varies in duration from person to person. Most people find that they have the heaviest blood flow in the first two or three days. Read more.
Why do I feel so sad just before my period?
It's all a part of PMS, where emotional and physical symptoms arise before your period. It often includes moodiness, but generally goes away after the first few days. Read more.
What is a menstrual cycle?
A person's menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of one period and the day before the start of the next. But it can vary greatly when a person first starts their period. Read more.
Do periods hurt, and what will happen when I get it?
People experience the lead up to their periods (pre-menstrual symptoms) and period (menstruating) differently. But some amount of discomfort is common. Read more.
Will every day of my period be the same?
Each person experiences their period differently, and it varies in duration from person to person. Most people find that they have the heaviest blood flow in the first two or three days. Read more.
Why do I feel so sad just before my period?
It's all a part of PMS, where emotional and physical symptoms arise before your period. It often includes moodiness, but generally goes away after the first few days. Read more.
What is a menstrual cycle?
A person's menstrual cycle is the time between the first day of one period and the day before the start of the next. But it can vary greatly when a person first starts their period. Read more.
How painful is a period?
Period pain for one person can be low and high for others, but discomfort can be relieved through pain relief medications or rest. It’s important to drink lots of water when you have your period as well. Read more.
How much will I bleed on my period?
The amount of blood a person loses on their period can vary, but it is widely accepted that a person loses between 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood on average. Read more.
At what age does a person get their period?
No two people are alike, which means that a person begins their period when their body is ready. But on average, 12 years of age. Read more.
What causes heavy bleeding?
If your menstrual flow is consistently heavy, it may be a sign of an underlying health conditions or the result of a medication you’re taking. Read more.
How painful is a period?
Period pain for one person can be low and high for others, but discomfort can be relieved through pain relief medications or rest. It’s important to drink lots of water when you have your period as well. Read more.
How much will I bleed on my period?
The amount of blood a person loses on their period can vary, but it is widely accepted that a person loses between 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood on average. Read more.
At what age does a person get their period?
No two people are alike, which means that a person begins their period when their body is ready. But on average, 12 years of age. Read more.
What causes heavy bleeding?
If your menstrual flow is consistently heavy, it may be a sign of an underlying health conditions or the result of a medication you’re taking. Read more.
Easy. Period.
