Period Shop Resources
Period Shop brings together practical, inclusive information about menstrual health, reusable period care and pelvic health.
Use this page to find guides, how-tos, buying resources, comparison tools and product categories. Whether you are trying an internal period product for the first time, troubleshooting a menstrual cup or looking for information about a pelvic health concern, this is a useful place to start.
We believe clear, shame-free information helps people make informed choices about their bodies and care.
Need help choosing period care?
Start with one of these tools:
- Menstrual Products Comparison Hub — explore your options and choose the right next step.
- Find Your Best Fit Quiz — answer a few questions for personalised product recommendations.
- Period Care Comparison Guide — download our free guide and compare period care options at your own pace.
General information
- The Ultimate Menstrual Health Glossary
- Period Care and Pelvic Health Guides
- Shop Period Care by What Matters to You
- Frequently Asked Questions
Resources and articles
Menstrual cups — how-tos and troubleshooting
- What to Do If Your Menstrual Cup Is Hurting
- Why Is My Menstrual Cup Leaking?
- 5 Reasons Why Your Menstrual Cup Is Slipping Down
- What to Try If You Cannot Get Your Menstrual Cup to Open
- What to Do If Your Menstrual Cup Is Stuck
- How to Use a Menstrual Cup
- A Beginner’s Guide to Using a Menstrual Cup
- A Guide to Different Menstrual Cup Folds
- How to Do a Dry Run with a Menstrual Cup or Disc
- How to Remove Menstrual Cup Stains
- How to Dispose of Your Old Menstrual Cup
- What Is the Lifespan of a Menstrual Cup or Disc?
- How Long Can You Wear a Menstrual Cup For?
- Public Bathroom Tips for Menstrual Cup and Disc Users
Menstrual cups — buying guides and comparisons
- Menstrual Cup Comparison Chart
- Are Menstrual Cups Safe? What the Science Says
- Should You Choose a Soft or Firm Menstrual Cup?
- What Size Menstrual Cup Do I Need? A Practical Fit Guide
- 7 Menstrual Cup Benefits
- Menstrual Cups for Heavy Periods
- The Best Menstrual Cups for a High Cervix
- The Best Menstrual Cups for a Low Cervix
- 5 of the Best Menstrual Cups for Teens
- Can Menstrual Cups Be Used by Virgins?
- Can You Use a Menstrual Cup or Disc with an IUD?
- How to Measure Your Cervical Position
- Menstrual Cup Shapes: Finding the Right Fit for Your Body
Menstrual discs
- Menstrual Disc Comparison Chart
- How to Use a Menstrual Disc
- Cups vs Discs: A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing
- Menstrual Cups vs Discs: What Is the Difference?
- Why Does My Menstrual Disc Keep Coming Untucked?
- Menstrual Discs and Trying to Conceive
Menstrual sponges
- Menstrual Sponge Comparison Chart
- How to Use a Menstrual Sea Sponge
- Everything You Need to Know About Period Sponges
Product comparisons and choosing tools
- How to Choose Between a Menstrual Cup, Disc or Sponge
- Cup and Disc Steriliser Comparison Chart
- Menstrual Products Comparison Hub
Cloth pads
- Cloth Pad User Guide and Care Instructions
- How to Prevent and Remove Stains from Cloth Pads
- How to Dispose of Cloth Pads
Tampons
- Tampon Sizes: Which One Is Right for You?
- Toxic Metals Found in All Tampons Tested
- New Research Finds Tampons May Leach Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
Pelvic health
- The Pelvic Floor and a Guide to Kegel Exercises
- How to Do Kegel Exercises
- A Guide to Choosing Kegel Trainers and Exercisers
- Overactive Pelvic Floor: Hypertonicity and How to Find Relief
- Letting Go: Pelvic Floor Relaxation Techniques
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Types, Symptoms and Treatments
- Experiencing Light Bladder Leakage? Here Is What to Do
- Vaginismus: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
- Painful Intercourse: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments for Dyspareunia
- TENS vs EMS Machines: How They Work and What They Are Used For
- Tilted Uterus: Types, Causes and Treatments
Vaginal and reproductive health
- Vaginal Health in Perimenopause: What to Expect
- Vaginal Discharge: What Is Normal and How Does It Change?
- How to Deal with Vaginal Dryness
- Is My Vagina Normal? Myths, Facts and Essential Information
- A Guide to Female Reproductive Anatomy
- Is Douching Healthy for Your Vagina?
- Self-Collected Cervical Screening: Everything You Need to Know
- How to Talk to a Doctor About Vaginal Concerns
- A Guide to Contraception Options in Australia
- Endometriosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
Menstrual cycle and phases
- Downloadable Period Tracker
- Reusables Cost-Savings Calculator
- A Comprehensive Guide to the Menstrual Cycle
- The Menstrual Phase: Nurturing Your Body and Mind
- The Follicular Phase: Renewal and Vitality
- The Ovulatory Phase: Embodying Fertility and Vitality
- The Luteal Phase: Balance and Self-Care
- How the Uterus Changes Size Throughout the Menstrual Cycle
- Can COVID-19 Affect Your Menstrual Cycle?
Period symptoms and conditions
- What Does the Colour of Your Period Blood Mean?
- How Much Do You Bleed During Your Period?
- What Is Spotting? Bleeding Between Periods Explained
- 7 Signs Your Period May Be Coming
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- How to Manage Period Bloating
- Natural Remedies for Period Pain
- First Period After Childbirth: What to Expect
- How Hormones Affect Your Mental Health
Lifestyle and period management
- A Guide to Working Out During Your Period
- Managing Your Period at a Music Festival
- A Complete Guide to Swimming on Your Period
- Travelling with Reusable Period Care Products
- 8 Yoga Poses to Alleviate Period Pain
- Teas That May Help Alleviate PMS Symptoms
- Foods to Relieve PMS: A Practical Approach to Nourishing Your Body
- Period Sex Tips: How to Reduce Mess During Your Period
- Download Your Free Printable Period Tracker
- A Guide to Period Tracker Apps
- The Ultimate Guide to Period Care Kits
- Acupressure and Perimenopause: Gentle Support Through Changing Hormones
- Natural Relief for Period Pain with Acupressure
- How to Regulate Your Nervous System
Lubricants and intimate wellness
Yoni eggs
- What Is a Yoni Egg?
- How to Choose a Yoni Egg
- How to Insert, Remove and Clean a Yoni Egg
- How to Use a Yoni Egg
Education, advocacy and other topics
- Periods and Gender Inclusivity: How to Talk About Menstruation
- Menopause: A Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the Transition
- The Male Hormonal Cycle: How to Optimise Performance Throughout the Day
- Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your Period
- A Guide to Talking to Young People About Periods
- Embracing Period Positivity: A Journey Towards Empowerment
- Period Poverty: A Menstrual Equity Issue
- Are Menstrual Cups and Discs Vegan and Cruelty-Free?
Shop by category
Period care
- All Period Care Products
- Menstrual Cups
- Menstrual Discs
- Menstrual Sponges
- Cloth Pads and Liners
- Period Care Bundles
- Pain Relief and Natural Support
- Cup & Disc Sterilisers
- Storage Bags & Cases
- Shop Period Care by What Matters to You
- Shop by Brand
Pelvic health
- All Pelvic Health Products
- Kegel Trainers and Exercisers
- Prolapse Sponges
- Vaginal Dilators
- Pain Relief & Natural Support