Wash your hands
Unwrap the tampon
Get into a comfortable position
Hold the tampon at the grip area
Relax your muscles
Gently separate the labia with one hand
Aim the...
Consult a healthcare professional before trying to delay your period
Use hormonal birth control as prescribed by a doctor
Ask your doctor about skipping placebo pills...
Wash your hands
Fold the flex disc into a narrow shape
Choose a comfortable position
Insert the folded disc into the vagina
Push it back and down toward...
You cannot safely or reliably induce a period overnight
If your period is late, take a home pregnancy test if pregnancy is possible
Contact a healthcare...
Eat enough calories consistently
Stop excessive dieting or fasting
Reach and maintain a healthy body weight for you
Reduce intense exercise if you are overtraining
Include rest days...
There is no safe, guaranteed way to make a period start immediately
Reduce stress and get enough sleep
Maintain regular meals and hydration
Do moderate exercise
Use a...
Track your menstrual cycle
Wait for your next expected period date
Use a period tracking app or calendar
Look for common signs like cramps, bloating, mood changes,...
You generally cannot safely stop a period immediately
Use a heating pad or warm bath for comfort
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if you can safely use...
You cannot safely make a period end immediately
Use hormonal birth control only if prescribed by a clinician
Take ibuprofen or naproxen only as directed on...
You cannot stop a period instantly in a safe, reliable way
Use menstrual products to manage bleeding
Take ibuprofen or naproxen only if you normally can...
Use a heating pad on your lower abdomen
Take a warm bath or shower
Stay hydrated
Do light exercise, such as walking or yoga
Get enough sleep
Manage stress...
Wash your hands
Choose the smallest absorbency you need
Read the package instructions
Relax your muscles
Find a comfortable position
Hold the tampon at the grip area
Insert the tip...
Sip ginger tea or take ginger capsules
Eat small, bland meals throughout the day
Stay hydrated with water or electrolyte drinks
Avoid greasy, spicy, or heavy foods
Use...
Wash your hands
Unwrap the pad
Peel off the backing paper
Place the sticky side onto the center of your underwear
Press it down firmly
If the pad has...
Wash your hands
Fold the menstrual cup
Relax your muscles
Find a comfortable position
Separate the labia with one hand
Insert the folded cup into the vagina
Aim the cup...
Wash your hands
Fold the DivaCup into a C-fold or punch-down fold
Relax your pelvic muscles
Find a comfortable position, such as sitting, squatting, or standing with...
Wash your hands
Read the tampon package instructions
Choose the smallest absorbency you can use comfortably
Get into a relaxed position, such as sitting on the toilet...
Wash your hands
Fold the cup
Relax your pelvic muscles
Find a comfortable position
Separate the labia with one hand
Insert the folded cup into the vagina at a...
Wash your hands
Remove the pad from its wrapper
Peel off the backing paper
Stick the adhesive side to the center of your underwear
Make sure the pad...