The Menstrual Cycle
Understanding the physical and emotional changes that shape our daily lives.
This workshop gives participants a clear, confident understanding of how the menstrual cycle works, and how it affects emotional wellbeing, physical performance, and daily life. We go beyond the biology to explore real-life impacts, cycle tracking, and self-care strategies.
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This workshop is available as a student session, or as a staff training session which enables staff to deliver the content themselves within their setting.
Who It’s For:
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Primary Year 6 and all secondary years, including Yr 12 & 13
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Teachers and staff delivering PSHE or wellbeing sessions
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Sports coaches supporting menstruating athletes
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Workplace wellbeing and inclusion teams
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Key Learning Outcomes:
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Learn the four phases of the menstrual cycle.
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Understand the emotional and physical changes in each phase.
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Discover how the cycle can affect mood, energy, and performance.
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Explore healthy ways to support wellbeing across the month.
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Duration & Format:
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Length: 50 - 60 minutes (designed to fit in a school lesson.)
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Format: In-person or online available.
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Group size: We recommend a class size of up to 35 students but larger groups can be accommodated by arrangement.
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Why It’s Different:
We make the science relatable, engaging, and inclusive — helping participants see how menstrual health connects to everyday life.
What People Say:
“Thank you so much, the girls got such a lot out of this session and - as one of them said in their own comment – it led on really nicely from the period product education they had last year in Year 5. Caroline created a really open supportive atmosphere in which the girls were comfortable to ask questions and discuss menstruation with staff and each other. If funding permits, we would love to have the session again for our next Year 6 cohort as we feel it is really important that we equip them with knowledge and skills relating to this area of their life. Although we obviously do cover menstruation within our curriculum there is huge power in a different voice and a ‘special visitor’ – and it makes the girls feel special and supported." Primary School, Associate Headteacher/DSL