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Men, Think Back, How Did You First Learn About Periods?

When was the first time you learned about periods? What did you think it meant at the time? And looking back now, what do you realize you didn’t understand?


TEYS is spotlighting your first eye-opening moment about menstruation. Specifically, the journey from ignorance to understanding, from a man's perspective. Share your experience. Help normalize the conversation.
Please review the options to ensure you choose what works for you, and indicate whether you would like to remain anonymous or not.

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How old were you when you first learned about periods?

Tell us about the first time you became aware of menstruation.

What did you think it was? Who told you? How did it make you feel?

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Looking back now, what do you realize you didn’t understand then?

Did that first exposure shape how you talked about periods later in life?

What do you wish boys were taught differently about menstruation?

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I give Tell Eve Your Stories permission to publish my story in part or in full, edited for clarity. I understand my real name will not be used if I selected pseudonym or anonymous.

Thank you for stepping into this conversation. Awareness begins with remembering. If there’s anything else you’d like to add, this space is yours.